Finance and Accounting Professionals: Getting Results from Your Accounting Recruiter

December 22nd, 2011

Those finance and accounting professionals that are looking for employment opportunities in the current job market are well aware that the landscape has changed over the past decade or so. They are seeing less advertisement from companies looking to recruit candidates as the focus turns to recruitment specialists. Of course, there are reasons for this transition. Job seekers retain confidentiality in their employment search while business receives a higher calibre candidate list.

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Wage Increases Stagnant in 2012: Is It Time to Test the Financial Job Market?

December 22nd, 2011

“The majority of Canadians are just not getting wage gains that are commensurate with the rising cost of living.” This was a statement by Scotiabank’s Derek Holt in a recent Huffington Post Canada article.

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The Edmonton Office Wishes You All the Best

December 19th, 2011

Mercer Bradley Edmonton would like to wish everyone a very happy holiday season and thank all their clients and candidates for their ongoing support.

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All The Best For the Holidays from the Vancouver Office

December 15th, 2011

We would like to wish you a warm and wonderful holiday season.

In lieu of sending a card to everyone, we have once again made a donation to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. The Food Bank is in dire need of help this time of year. The GVFBS does not receive any government funding and relies solely on the generosity of individuals and organizations willing to donate funds‚ food and time.

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Happy Holidays from the Winnipeg Office

December 14th, 2011

We would like to wish all our clients and candidates all the best this holiday season and thank you for your ongoing support.
In lieu of sending a holiday card to everyone, we have made a donation to Angels in the Night.  Angels in the Night sees hundreds of volunteers distributing new clothing and other winter [...]

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Mercer Bradley Welcomes John Watts

October 17th, 2011

John Watts, CA, MBA is a Senior Recruitment Specialist with Mercer Bradley’s Vancouver office. John has over 15 years experience in diverse finance and accounting roles in industry, public practice and management consulting. Immediately prior to joining Mercer Bradley, John worked for four years as a Director of Finance and VP Finance.

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Kimberley Hollett Joins Mercer Bradley

October 17th, 2011

Kimberley Hollett, CGA is a Senior Recruitment Specialist with Mercer Bradley. Kimberley has more than 10 years of senior level management experience as a Controller and she has worked with companies in the Hospitality, Real Estate, Oil & Gas, Hi-Tech and Construction industries.

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Vancouver Office Move - Phone Service will be Affected

September 29th, 2011

Our Vancouver office is moving from 1620 to 1680 within 401 West Georgia.
Our phones and internet are moving on Friday September 30th between 1pm and 3pm.  If you call and do not receive an answer please send an email to Info@MercerBradley.com and we will ensure that someone returns your call as soon as possible.

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How to Leverage Your Efforts When Working With a Recruiter

August 19th, 2011

When entrusting a recruiter with your job search, you need to be assured that they will treat your personal information with respect and abide by the strictest of policies to maintain your privacy. By working with Mercer Bradley, you can be assured that you will always know where your resume is going. We promise to contact you prior to submitting your resume to a client to give you as much information as possible about the potential role and employer so that you will always retain control over where your resume is sent.

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On time, on budget and no arguments! - Habitat for Humanity Women’s Build

July 21st, 2011

Who’s life did we change? Well, we certainly helped a young single mother build her new home! Last Friday we closed the office, donned our pink hardhats and headed over to my childhood neighbourhood to participate in the Habitat for Humanity Women’s build. It was stifling hot and boy did we work hard! First off [...]

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