Our Experts

Bruno Rizzuto is one of the founding partners of Cadre, bringing fifteen years of experience in the recruitment industry to the management team with a concentration in executive-level management, engineering, and operational disciplines. Throughout his career he has been involved in the transportation, mining, oil & gas and power industries. Having led searches at the Executive level and placing candidates in General Manager, Maintenance Manager, Operations Manager, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Vice President and Director positions; Bruno maintains close relationships with an extensive global network of talent.

Graham Wilson is one of the founding partners of Cadre and is based in our Toronto office. Graham’s career has focused on the full-service recruitment of technical professionals for both contract and permanent positions in the Nuclear, Pharmaceutical, Consumer Packaged Goods, Industrial Manufacturing and Civil Aviation, Distribution and Electronics industries.

Dave North has more than thirty years of experience in the oil and gas industry specializing in pipelines and offshore oil and gas projects. Dave established his strong leadership and development skills having worked in high-level management positions, including board of director experience, and currently acts as a mentor and lead for large teams to help achieve successful project results. In addition, Dave is an expert at recruiting and selecting personnel to contribute to company results. He is a motivated team player and driven by the challenge of successfully selecting and developing teams capable of achieving business and personal success.

John Folinsbee has thirty years of experience working in the mineral-processing segment of the mining industry. He has held senior-level roles in both the management and technical aspects of mineral processing plants and mineral testing facilities, and he is well versed at managing the feasibility and assessment responsibilities associated with large-scale projects. John spent eighteen years with Placer Dome, a major multi-national gold mining corporation, which was taken over by Barrick Gold Corporation in 2006. During his career with Placer Dome, John held the position of Mill Manager at several of Placer Dome’s key gold producing operations in Northern Ontario, most notably the Dome Mine in Timmins and the Campbell Mine in Red Lake, Ontario.

Mike Hardt has thirty years of experience as a skilled negotiator, political networker and transportation systems expert. Recognized in North America as an expert on municipal rail systems, Mike has a passion for all aspects of the business. He has developed the intricate public and private sector partnerships that are critical to shepherding complex projects from inception to completion.

Stuart Joynson has twenty-two years of experience in the staffing and recruiting industry, serving numerous sectors across Canada including oil & gas, manufacturing and financial services. Stuart graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in 1987 from Carleton University, obtained a Management Certificate in 2000 from York University (Schulich School of Business), and obtained his professional accounting designation in 1992. Since 1990, Stuart’s career has rapidly progressed having held various senior level positions such as: Director of Planning and Analysis, Corporate Planner, Treasurer, Corporate Controller and a Senior Executive Management position within a Canadian subsidiary of a fortune 500 company. As Corporate Controller and Director of Planning and Analysis for the Canadian subsidiary of a U.S. based fortune 500 company, Stuart provided senior level oversight with regards to all accounting, financial reporting and IT system management controls in accordance with, and adherence to, Sarbanes Oxley financial controls, audit, and reporting requirements.

Yvan Michon has more than thirty years of experience in various managerial and executive level roles within the recruitment industry. His reputation and long-lasting relationships formed throughout a variety of industries in Quebec, Canada and internationally has been instrumental in successfully establishing Cadre’s latest operations.

Maria-Luisa Sinclair holds a Master Degree of Arts from Royal Roads University in Victoria, British Columbia.  Maria-Luisa has over 20 years experience in the mining industry and is an experienced human resources professional with broad exposure to organizational development and human resource management in Canada and abroad.