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KMG Direct Hire Services Inc. since 2019
Entrepreneur & Business Owner at KMG, Trusted Talent Strategist & Relationship Builder, Delivering High-Performance Recruitment and Safety Frameworks that support your Long-Term Success.
Karen Galipeau, President and Managing Partner
We help organizations hire with confidence and operate with clarity. With extensive experience across recruitment, operations, health & safety, and client relationship management, we bring a balanced mix of strategic insight, hands-on problem-solving, and genuine human connection to every engagement.
Throughout my career, I have supported businesses of all sizes—from entrepreneurial start-ups to national organizations—by leading full-cycle recruitment, improving operational workflows, and building strong, trusting relationships with leaders and teams. I specialize in senior-level and leadership placements, targeted sourcing, and navigating confidential or high-stakes hiring with professionalism and sound judgment.
My background also includes over 20 years of experience in occupational health and safety, including program development, training, compliance, and WSIB expertise. This combination of talent strategy and safety leadership allows me to support clients with solutions that are both people-centric and operationally sound.
Clients value my ability to listen first, understand their goals, and translate complex challenges into clear, practical, and effective strategies. Whether I am building a talent pipeline, strengthening internal processes, or designing safety programs, my focus remains the same: creating a positive experience, fostering partnership, and delivering results that support long-term success.
Why Choose KMG Direct Hire Services?
Tailored services to your specific recruitment and health & safety program needs.
Recruitment Support Services
Whether you are hiring for a critical support position or a key leadership role, we directly source proven high performers who align with your business goals and contribute to long-term success.
Executive Search and Recruitment Support
- Contingency Full Cycle Recruitment
- Retained/ Executive Search
- Candidate Sourcing/ Screening / Shortlist
- Background Checks and Compliance Checks
- On-Boarding Support
Fractional HR Support for Small Business, and Not-for-Profit, Support and Board Leadership
- Recruitment Assistance
- On-Boarding Support
- HR policy support
Behavioural and Skill Assessments
- Cognitive Ability and Technical Skills
Managed Interview Services
- Structured Interview Design
- Interview Scheduling and Coordination
- Candidate debrief reports
- Participation as a 3rd Party Interviewer
Why Choose KMG Direct Hire Services?
Tailored services to your specific recruitment and health & safety program needs.
Health & Safety Program Development, Compliance Training, and Support
Protect your people, meet compliance requirements, and avoid costly penalties.
Be proud that you are providing a safety-focused environment, where your employees will go home after work knowing their safety matters to you.
Customized Program Development and Training
- Supervisor Training
- Safety Audits
- Safety Program Development or Re-vamp of existing programs
- Work-Well Audit Prep and Response
Stay compliant with OSHA regulations in Ontario and reduce risk for you and your business.
Fast, Flexible Support
On-demand expertise when you need it most
Why Choose KMG Direct Hire Services?
One-on-One Hiring Training for your Hiring Manager
Hiring Manager Training
Are your Hiring Managers hiring the way you think they are?
By the end of this training, hiring managers will be able to:
- Understand their accountability and impact in the recruitment process
- Write clear, compliant, and performance-based job descriptions
- Conduct structured, objective, and legally defensible interviews
- Treat candidates with professionalism and respect at every stage
- Communicate decisions and feedback appropriately after interviews
- Partner effectively with HR and Talent Acquisition teams
A Message from Karen G
The joy of providing support to Ontario businesses
"I believe effective hiring and workforce development are inseparable from a strong health and safety foundation. The right hire is not only capable and aligned with the role, but fully prepared to operate safely, responsibly, and in compliance from day one.
My commitment is to support organizations through disciplined hiring decisions, structured onboarding, and the development of practical, compliant health and safety programs that protect people and the business. When recruitment, training, and safety programs are aligned, organizations reduce operational risk, strengthen accountability, and enable employees to perform at their highest level with confidence."
