Etienne Bergeron Girard
About Etienne Bergeron Girard
Etienne Bergeron Girard is the Principal Director of the Management Sector at Cofomo, specializing in innovation and talent acquisition since 2013. He has extensive experience in recruitment and professional services, having held various roles in notable companies such as Cognicase, Experis, and The Mergis Group.
Current Role at Cofomo
Etienne Bergeron Girard serves as Directeur Principal in the Secteur Gestion at Cofomo, a position he has held since 2013. In this role, he leads the Groupe d'innovation and Acquisition de talents. His responsibilities include developing specialized recruitment expertise centers tailored by competencies. He has been with Cofomo for over 11 years and has contributed significantly to enhancing the company's recruitment strategies.
Previous Experience in IT Recruitment
Before joining Cofomo, Etienne worked as an IT Recruiter at Cognicase - CGI from 1998 to 1999. His experience in recruitment continued at Experis - ManpowerGroup, where he held the position of Manager in Professional Services for a total of approximately three years across two separate tenures, from 2004 to 2007 and again from 2009 to 2010. This background provided him with a solid foundation in the recruitment sector.
Leadership at Cofomo
Prior to his current role, Etienne served as Directeur of the Groupe innovation - Accompagnement client at Cofomo from 2010 to 2013. In this capacity, he focused on client support and innovation, contributing to the company's overall strategic direction. His leadership has been instrumental in fostering an interactive work environment, exemplified by initiatives such as 'réseautage Cofomien.'
Educational Background
Etienne Bergeron Girard earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree from McGill University, where he studied from 1994 to 1997. This educational background has equipped him with essential business and management skills that he applies in his professional roles.
Career Progression
Etienne's career includes various roles in recruitment and management. He worked as a Staffing Specialist at Manpower from 1997 to 1998 and later served as Managing Director at The Mergis Group - Randstad Technologies from 2007 to 2009. His diverse experiences have contributed to his expertise in talent acquisition and management.