Valérie Laforest
About Valérie Laforest
Valérie Laforest is a talent acquisition consultant with extensive experience in human resources. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management from Université du Québec à Montréal and has worked for various companies, including Intact and Victrix, in Montréal, Québec.
Work at Intact Financial Corporation
Valérie Laforest has been employed at Intact Financial Corporation as a Conseillère en acquisition de talents since 2021. In this role, she focuses on talent acquisition strategies and processes to enhance the company's workforce. Her expertise in recruitment contributes to Intact's goal of attracting and retaining skilled professionals in the competitive insurance industry. She operates from Montréal, Québec, Canada, where she collaborates with various teams to identify talent needs and implement effective hiring practices.
Education and Expertise
Valérie Laforest earned her Baccalauréat in gestion des ressources humaines from Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM). This educational background provides her with a solid foundation in human resource management principles, which she applies in her career as a talent acquisition consultant. Her expertise includes recruitment strategies, candidate assessment, and workforce planning, making her a valuable asset in the field of human resources.
Background in Talent Acquisition
Valérie Laforest has extensive experience in talent acquisition, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. Before joining Intact Financial Corporation, she held positions at Alan Allman Associates and Victrix, where she also served as a Conseillère en acquisition de talents. Her career in recruitment began at Kelly Services (Canada), Ltd., where she worked as a Consultante en placement permanent. This diverse background has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the recruitment landscape.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to her roles in talent acquisition, Valérie Laforest worked at Medavie Blue Cross / Croix Bleue Medavie as an Analyste à la Gestion des adhérents from 2001 to 2006. She later transitioned to Noverka Conseil, serving as a Conseillère en recrutement TI (IT Recruiter) from 2011 to 2019. These positions allowed her to develop skills in member management and IT recruitment, further enhancing her capabilities in human resources.