{"id":12995,"date":"2025-10-07T02:52:55","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T15:52:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dmcrecruitment.com\/?p=12995"},"modified":"2025-10-07T03:26:58","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T16:26:58","slug":"recruiter-spotlight-michelle-reid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dmcrecruitment.com\/fr\/recruiter-spotlight-michelle-reid\/","title":{"rendered":"Recruiter Spotlight: Michelle Reid"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Michelle Reid Brings HR Expertise and Municipal Insight to DMC<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">At DMC Recruitment, our consultants are more than recruiters, they are trusted partners who bring deep industry knowledge, passion, and people-first values to every search. We\u2019re excited to introduce <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/michelle-reid-cphr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Michelle Reid<\/strong><\/a>, Senior Recruitment Consultant specializing in Municipalities, Real Estate Development, and Construction across North America.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Michelle brings unique credibility to the municipal sector, having worked inside municipalities in HR and consulting roles before moving into recruitment. She understands the expectations and challenges municipal leaders face because she\u2019s been on the inside herself. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Today, she partners with municipalities of all sizes to attract leaders and professionals across a wide range of functions, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Operations &amp; Administration<\/strong> \u2013 CAOs, Deputy CAOs, Director Roles, General Manager Roles, Finance Managers, Communications Managers, IT Managers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Human Resources &amp; People Services<\/strong> \u2013 HR Directors, Labour Relations Specialists, Talent Acquisition Specialists, Health, Safety &amp; Wellness Managers, Recruitment Managers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Development Services <\/strong>\u2013 Directors of Planning, Development Officers, Senior Planners, Community \/ Regional Planners, Zoning \/ Land Use Planners, Building Inspectors<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Design &amp; Urban Form<\/strong> \u2013 Urban Designers, Landscape Architects, Parks &amp; Recreation Planners<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Project Delivery &amp; Capital Works<\/strong> \u2013 Directors of Capital Projects, Civic Construction Project Managers, Asset Management Specialists<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Infrastructure &amp; Technical Services<\/strong> \u2013 Municipal Engineers, Environmental &amp; Sustainability Specialists, GIS Analysts<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Specialist &amp; Emerging Needs<\/strong> \u2013 Sustainability Planners, Affordable Housing Specialists, Indigenous Relations Advisors, Emergency Management Coordinators, By-law Officers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Whether it\u2019s shaping growth, delivering civic projects, advancing sustainability, or building workforce capacity, Michelle helps municipalities find the leaders who move communities forward.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Michelle\u2019s story reflects a blend of hands-on HR expertise, entrepreneurial spirit, and a genuine love of connecting people with opportunities. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/michelle-reid-cphr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Q: Where did your career start, and what led you to recruitment?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Michelle:<\/strong> My first job was at McDonald\u2019s, as a top sales drive thru crew member.\u00a0 My real entry into recruitment came when I applied for a recruitment onboarding coordinator role at McDonald\u2019s. Honestly, I applied because I could wear jeans (bye bye polyester!). I had no idea it would catapult me into a decades-long career in HR, with recruitment always at the heart of my work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Over time, I\u2019ve come to truly appreciate the value that recruitment firms bring, and joining DMC felt like the perfect blend of something new yet familiar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Q: What industries do you specialize in, and why?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Michelle:<\/strong> I focus on Real Estate Development, Construction, and Municipalities. Before recruitment, I worked inside municipalities in HR and currently in consulting roles, so I know firsthand what clients need and the level of service they expect.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Living and working in a fast-growing region of BC has fueled my fascination with development and growth. I stay connected by volunteering with Emergency Support Services, engaging with HR associations, and even co-authoring an article for <em>Municipal World (out soon in October)<\/em>. I also serve on the committee for the <a href=\"https:\/\/wchrc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Western Cities HR Conference<\/a>, where I\u2019ll be speaking this year. These experiences help me connect with professionals I\u2019m now able to support even more meaningfully through recruitment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Q: What do you enjoy most about recruitment?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Michelle:<\/strong> I\u2019m a connector at heart. On the client side, I partner to understand their needs and deliver the best talent. On the candidate side, I help people achieve their career goals and land their dream roles. When the right person joins the right company at the right time, it\u2019s a win-win.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Q: What\u2019s something people are surprised to learn about you?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Michelle:<\/strong> I grew up in a family of entrepreneurs. My parents ran small businesses, and I learned early about sales, marketing, and the dedication it takes to build something from the ground up. That shaped my work ethic and my respect for trust, teamwork, and resilience\u2014qualities I bring into every recruitment partnership.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">And on the lighter side\u2014I\u2019m a bit of a thrill-seeker. I\u2019ve skydived, parasailed, and even done the SkyJump off the STRAT in Las Vegas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Q: If a recruiter were an animal, what would it be?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Michelle:<\/strong> An octopus! Recruitment often feels like juggling multiple searches, tracking the market, and staying two steps ahead for both clients and candidates. Eight arms (and maybe four laptops) would definitely come in handy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-12996\" src=\"https:\/\/dmcrecruitment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250925_0315_Octopus-Recruiter-Juggling_remix_01k605vapbfbzrbexn4t3qac9s-200x300.png\" alt=\"Michelle Octopus\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.dmcrecruitment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250925_0315_Octopus-Recruiter-Juggling_remix_01k605vapbfbzrbexn4t3qac9s-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/cdn.dmcrecruitment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250925_0315_Octopus-Recruiter-Juggling_remix_01k605vapbfbzrbexn4t3qac9s-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/cdn.dmcrecruitment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250925_0315_Octopus-Recruiter-Juggling_remix_01k605vapbfbzrbexn4t3qac9s-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.dmcrecruitment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250925_0315_Octopus-Recruiter-Juggling_remix_01k605vapbfbzrbexn4t3qac9s-8x12.png 8w, https:\/\/cdn.dmcrecruitment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250925_0315_Octopus-Recruiter-Juggling_remix_01k605vapbfbzrbexn4t3qac9s.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Q: What has surprised you most about DMC so far?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>Michelle:<\/strong> DMC truly walks the talk when it comes to mental health and well-being. Even though we\u2019re spread across time zones, the team checks in regularly, celebrates wins, and gives recognition generously. The onboarding and training have been first-class, and I couldn\u2019t be prouder to be part of this team.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">With her strong HR background, municipal insight, and genuine people-first approach, Michelle has already made an impact at DMC. She\u2019s proud to support municipalities in building strong, resilient teams\u2014and we\u2019re proud to have her on ours.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/michelle-reid-cphr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn.<\/span><\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Michelle Reid Brings HR Expertise and Municipal Insight to DMC At DMC Recruitment, our consultants are more than recruiters, they are trusted partners who bring deep industry knowledge, passion, and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":12997,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8,221],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12995","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-recruitment-origin-stories"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmcrecruitment.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12995","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmcrecruitment.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmcrecruitment.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmcrecruitment.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmcrecruitment.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12995"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/dmcrecruitment.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12995\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13001,"href":"https:\/\/dmcrecruitment.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12995\/revisions\/13001"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmcrecruitment.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12997"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmcrecruitment.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12995"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmcrecruitment.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12995"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmcrecruitment.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12995"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}