Vancouver, B.C. (September 13, 2012): Recruiting expert Timothy Edgar has joined LIFT Impact Partners’ network of businesses and professionals to provide pro bono expertise to not-for-profit organizations across Canada. Together, Tim Edgar and LIFT will help not-for-profit organizations improve the health and productivity of Canadians.
“I am proud to be named as a LIFT partner to assist not-for-profit organizations that are so critical to meeting the social needs in Canada. My goal is to help ensure the ability of these groups to attract, develop and retain the human resources required for success,” explains Tim Edgar, owner, Timothy P. Edgar Inc.
Edgar has extensive experience in human resources and executive recruiting. As part of LIFT’s partner network, Edgar will provide a range of services, including recruitment and retention, performance evaluations, and employee needs identification.
“Our venture philanthropy approach is supported by experienced professionals like Tim. Having access to his specialized skills and abilities is critical for us to best support our not-for-profit partners and contribute to social change in Canada,” said Bruce Dewar, chief executive officer, LIFT Impact Partners.
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About Timothy Edgar
Timothy P Edgar Inc. is a highly successful search company that has occupied a unique niche in British Columbia for over 30 years. Tim Edgar’s own corporate background is integral to the success of Timothy P. Edgar Inc. He has occupied senior management positions in sales, marketing and human resources with Scott Paper, BC Industries, Caldwell Partners and KPMG in Vancouver, Toronto and Halifax. At these companies, Tim Edgar introduced recruitment, training and sales programs, reduced employee turnover through proper and effective recruitment plans and focused on the motivation of all personnel. Tim Edgar has also served on the board of the Canadian Hostelling Association and Unicef British Columbia. He currently serves on the board of the Housing Foundation of BC.
About LIFT Impact Partners
LIFT Impact Partners uses a venture philanthropy approach to support not-for-profit organizations to become sustainable and more effective at delivering measurable social impact that improves the health and productivity of Canadians and their communities. LIFT evolved from 2010 Legacies Now, as a legacy of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, and has over a decade of experience advancing positive social impact.
For more information, contact:
LIFT Impact Partners
Nicole Mezzarobba
Manager, Communications
778.327.5139
nmezzarobba@liftpartners.ca