SFU Beedie, MBA Career Connect Speaker – Emily McNamara, CPC
Emily McNamara, CPC, Senior Recruitment Consultant, was a guest speaker at SFU Beedie’s MBA Career Connect on Friday, June 16th to address the topic of “Working with Recruitment Agencies” to graduate-level business students.
McNak Celebrates Staffing for Canada Week
June 6-12 is Staffing for Canada Week this year. As part of ACSESS (Association of Canadian Search, Employment & Staffing Services), McNak recognizes and celebrates the industry’s more than 500,000 employees and two million job seekers placed each year who contribute to the labour force across all industry sectors.
ACSESS Canada conference
Several of our Recruiters attended the virtual ACSESS Canada national conference this year.
The only national conference dedicated to Canada’s search, recruiting and staffing industry, this year’s two-day event brought together professional speakers, leading industry trainers, and cutting-edge presentations on how to minimize risk and look at positive opportunities for the future.
14th Annual GrapeJuice – Virtual Boutique Wine Tasting & Auction Event for Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland
On Thursday, May 6th, 2021, McNeill Nakamoto Recruitment Group and MLA Canada joined the 14th annual GrapeJuice event as the founding sponsors.
GrapeJuice, supporting the Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland, took place this year with a virtual wine tasting experience with a sommelier, a bespoke charcuterie board and the chance to bid on unique and exclusive wines in an online auction.
100% of the proceeds raised are donated to the Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland, and with the generous support of our sponsors, attendees and donors, we are pleased to announce that we have raised $193,000 this year – a record total since the inception of GrapeJuice 14 years ago.
ConnectWithBurnaby Speaker – Emily McNamara, CPC
Emily McNamara, CPC, Senior Recruitment Consultant, will be a speaker at ConnectWithBurnaby‘s virtual Recruitment Roundtable session on Thursday, November 26th.
YWCA Presenter – Emily McNamara, CPC
On Tuesday, July 14th, Emily McNamara, CPC, Senior Recruitment Consultant, will be a Presenter for the YWCA FOCUS@Work program, which helps women assess their skills and strengths, set personal and work goals, and develop skills to obtain meaningful employment.
Attendees will learn how to be best prepared for an interview with a focus on online interviewing.
June 1-7: Staffing for Canada Week
June 1-7 is Staffing for Canada Week. As part of ACSESS (Association of Canadian Search, Employment & Staffing Services), McNak recognizes and celebrates the contribution of 500,000 employees in the staffing industry who play an important part of the labour force across all industry sectors.
13th Annual GrapeJuice – Wine Auction for Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland
On Tuesday, June 2nd, 2020 from 5:30 to 6:30pm, join founding sponsors McNeill Nakamoto Recruitment Group and MLA Canada for the 13th annual GrapeJuice, as the event goes ‘LIVE’ with a virtual wine tasting experience with a sommelier, a bespoke charcuterie board and the chance to bid on unique and exclusive wines in an online auction, all from the comfort of your home.
100% of the proceeds raised will be donated to the Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland COVID-19 Relief Fund to support mentoring for at-risk girls in our community in a time when they need it most.
Visit the event website for more information.
McNak Helps To Recruit Volunteers During COVID-19
We are pleased to be assisting with volunteer recruiting initiatives, in partnership with Annex Consulting Group, to provide support to essential services companies, nonprofits and charities battling the virus.
In our combined efforts, more than 1,000 people are standing by to lend a hand to the community.
Check out the following volunteer opportunities available if you are interested in contributing:
http://mcnak.com/jobs/#/jobs/17455
http://mcnak.com/jobs/#/jobs/17459
Read more: 15 BC Businesses Doing Good during COVID-19
McNak Volunteers with SFU Beedie School of Business
The McNak team will be volunteering to conduct mock interviews with SFU’s Beedie School of Business MBA and MSc Finance students. By giving students a safe and supportive environment in which to talk about their accomplishments and by providing feedback on their style and content, we will help prepare them for future interviews in their job search.
Additionally, our Senior Recruitment Consultant, Emily McNamara, will be participating in an industry recruiter panel to discuss the topic of “Recruiting in the Middle of a Pandemic”. Graduate business students and alumni at SFU Beedie School of Business will have the opportunity to learn about industry trends, job search advice, skills that are in demand, and what opportunities could exist during or after COVID-19.
We are here to support…
It’s been a challenging period globally, with the COVID-19 crisis shaking up the labour market across various sectors and industries. McNak is doing its part to keep our colleagues and community safe by continuing to work remotely. For our candidates and clients alike, we are here to support you; please feel free to reach out any time. Our mission to connect exceptional people with outstanding employers remains unwavering.
Tackling COVID-19 requires community effort and, while we all need to adhere to physical distancing measures, McNak is striving to foster connectedness and support. Our recruitment team is working hard to maintain digital connections with candidates across the board and we encourage you to reach out any time via phone or email.
Our team is working remotely
We have been monitoring the global COVID-19 crisis carefully. The health and well-being of our McNeill Nakamoto Recruitment Group clients, candidates and co-workers, as well as that of the community as a whole is our priority. Following government and scientific guidelines, we are doing our part to try and slow the spread of the virus.
Our recruitment team strives to provide the best recruitment service and we are now doing so by way of a virtual office system.
Take care and keep safe.
Cheryl Nakamoto – bringing play to the workplace
McNeill Nakamoto’s President / Managing Partner Cheryl Nakamoto recently commented on PeopleTalk‘s feature: People & Perspectives: How have you brought play to the workplace?
“Our slogan—WOW, FUN, PEOPLE—really sums up the ‘McNak’ culture. I take great pride in creating an engaging, fun and light work environment for my team as we spend so much time at work that making it an easy place to be creates happy, healthy and engaged employees.”
read more…
Emily McNamara – presenter at YWCA
Senior Recruitment Consultant Emily presented about essential job preparation tips and on how to work with recruiters at the YWCA event FOCUS @ Work
GrapeJuice – wine auction for Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland
Join founding sponsors McNeill Nakamoto Recruitment Group and MLA Canada to bid on unique and exclusive wines from around the world. Bid on silent auction wine items and enjoy wine tasting stations. Pick up some rare wine finds and network with 200 business professionals attending the event while raising much needed funds for Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland.
Visit the event website for more information.
Thursday, May 2, 2019 5:30 to 8:00pm at Weissach
CFA Society Vancouver – Mentorship Program Workshop
Alana Briggs, Emily McNamara and Divya Tolath of the McNeill Nakamoto recruiting team were discussion leaders in the CFA Society Vancouver’s Mentorship Program Workshop: Navigating Your Career Advancement
ACSESS BC Chapter event
As President of the BC Chapter of ACSESS, Cheryl Nakamoto organized an ACSESS BC chapter eventfeaturing Roger Ford from LinkedIn as the guest speaker. Topic: The Era of Talent Intelligence: How to Win in a New World of Work
ACSESS Canada conference
A few of our recruiters attended the ACSESSCanada national conference in Niagara Falls. This year marked the 20th anniversary, and the focus was on: Leading Canada to Work 2018 – the only national conference and expo dedicated to Canada’s search, recruiting and staffing industry.
GrapeJuice Wine Auction raises $108,000 for Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland
We are thrilled to share that this year’s GrapeJuice event at Aston Martin Vancouver & Bentley Vancouver raised $108,000 for Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland. Since 2007, the GrapeJuice wine auction has raised $816,000 for Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland.
McNeill Nakamoto Recruitment Group and MLA Canada created GrapeJuice to raise much needed funds to facilitate the matching process for over 100 at risk young girls on the Big Sisters wait-list. Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland matches volunteer mentors with young girls who face a multitude of challenges.
read more: Malcolm Parry, Vancouver Sun
GrapeJuice – Wine Auction for Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland
Join founding sponsors McNeill Nakamoto Recruitment Group and MLA Canada to bid on unique and exclusive wines from around the world. Bid on silent auction wine items and enjoy wine tasting stations. Pick up some rare wine finds and network with 200 business professionals attending the event while raising much needed funds for Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland.
Visit the event website for more information.
Thursday, April 26, 2018 5:30 to 8:00pm at Aston Martin Vancouver & Bentley Vancouver
McNeill Nakamoto – sponsors CFA Society Vancouver’s Mentorship Program
CFA Society Vancouver’s Mentorship Program is a year-long volunteer program that pairs industry-experienced mentors with entry and mid-level professionals in the investment profession. It is intended to support the personal and professional growth of their CFA members.
CFA Society Vancouver organized a breakfast event with all mentors and mentees for the 2018 Mentorship Program on December 6th. This “Break the Ice” Training Session provided guidelines to enable participants to derive the most value from the program.
McNeill Nakamoto is proud to be sponsoring for 2018, Alana Briggs attended the breakfast and was excited to report that they have matched 16 mentors and mentees, building on the program from 12 mentorship matches last year.
McNeill Nakamoto – recipient of Giving Hearts Award
McNeill Nakamoto Recruitment Group is the recipient of the Giving Hearts Award for Outstanding Small Business from the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
View the video for more information.
McNeill Nakamoto – sponsors CFA Society Vancouver
McNeill Nakamoto proudly sponsors the Mentorship Program at CFA Society Vancouver.
Emily McNamara – presenter at Beedie School of Business event
Emily McNamara shared the stage with Tony Kirschner, Partner, Davies Park Executive Search, to speak to MBA and MSc Fin. Beedie School of Business students on “Working with Search Firms – a How-To Guide”.
Alana Savage – speaker at CFA info session
McNak’s Recruitment Consultant, Team Lead, Alana Savage presented at the CFA Society Vancouver candidate reception on May 3rd.
More information about the event here.
GrapeJuice Wine Auction raises over $100,000 for Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland
We are happy to announce that this year’s GrapeJuice event at Aston Martin Vancouver & Bentley Vancouver raised over $100,000 for Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland. Since 2007, the GrapeJuice wine auction has raised over $700,000 for Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland.
McNeill Nakamoto Recruitment Group and MLA Canada created GrapeJuice to raise much needed funds to facilitate the matching process for over 100 at risk young girls on the Big Sisters wait-list. Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland matches volunteer mentors with young girls who face a multitude of challenges.
read more: Malcolm Parry, Vancouver Sun
GrapeJuice – 10th Anniversary! – Wine Auction for Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland
Join founding sponsors McNeill Nakamoto Recruitment Group and MLA Canada to bid on unique and exclusive wines from around the world. Visit the event website for more information.
Wednesday, April 26, 2017 5:30 to 8:30pm at Aston Martin Vancouver & Bentley Vancouver
SINCE ITS INCEPTION, GRAPEJUICE HAS RAISED OVER $608,000 IN SUPPORT OF BIG SISTERS OF BC LOWER MAINLAND’S MENTORING PROGRAMS.
McNeill Nakamoto celebrates 20 years
Thank you to our clients, candidates and our team who have helped to build the McNak brand over the last 20 years. We are extremely positive and excited about the next decade as we continue to believe in the magic of WOW. FUN. PEOPLE.
GrapeJuice Wine Auction raises $94,000 for Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland
We are happy to announce that this year’s GrapeJuice event at Aston Martin Vancouver & Bentley Vancouver raised over $94,000 for Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland. Since 2007, the GrapeJuice wine auction has raised over $608,000 for Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland.
MAC Marketing Solutions and McNeill Nakamoto Recruitment Group created GrapeJuice to raise much needed funds to facilitate the matching process for over 100 at risk young girls on the Big Sisters wait-list. Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland matches volunteer mentors with young girls who face a multitude of challenges.
read more: Malcolm Parry, Vancouver Sun
GrapeJuice – 9th annual Wine Auction for Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland
Since its inception, GrapeJuice has raised over $514,000 in support of Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland’s mentoring programs!
Join founding sponsors McNeill Nakamoto Recruitment Group, MAC Marketing Solutions and Co–Chair Pivotal Projects to bid on unique and exclusive wines from around the world. Visit the event website for more information.
Thursday, April 21, 2016 5:30 to 8:30pm at Aston Martin Vancouver & Bentley Vancouver
Cheryl Nakamoto appointed President of the BC Chapter of ACSESS
In January 2016, Cheryl Nakamoto was appointed President of the British Columbia Chapter of ACSESS.
Emily McNamara – speaker at Executive Assistants’ Dinner
Emily McNamara spoke at the Executive Assistants’ Dinner Meeting about job searching and provided job search tips. The EA group is comprised of executive assistants and office managers from leading organizations throughout the Lower Mainland.
Saxon Black joins Team McNak
McNeill Nakamoto Recruitment Group welcomes Saxon Black, Recruitment Consultant to the team.
Samantha Eraña joins McNeill Nakamoto
Samantha Eraña joins McNeill Nakamoto as Team Ambassador, supporting our recruitment and operations teams.
Cheryl Nakamoto – speaker at Summer Labour Market Conference
Cheryl Nakamoto was a speaker for the BC Labour Market Report at the Summer Labour Market Conference. More information about the event here.
McNak Open House
Work with some of the best employers in the Lower Mainland.
McNeill Nakamoto Recruitment Group is hosting an Open House
Thursday, June 4th. 9am-2pm
Suite 407 – 860 Homer Street
Please bring: resume, professional references, work permit (if applicable)
We have temporary, contract and permanent positions for:
Administration
Reception
Customer Service
Accounting
Sales & Marketing
Retail Staff
Alana Savage – speaker at CFA info session
McNak’s Recruitment Consultant, Team Lead, Alana Savage presented at the CFA Society Vancouver candidate reception on March 11th.
More information about the event here.
Alana Savage – presented at UBC’s Sauder School of Business
Alana delivered presentations to two classes of finance students at UBC’s Sauder School of Business about how to start the career planning process while in university. She shared helpful tips to assist in navigating an educational route, assessing suitability of career options, planning a job search, creating a resume to get noticed, and preparing to ace interviews.
Divya Tolath joins Team McNak
McNeill Nakamoto Recruitment Group welcomes Divya Tolath, Recruitment Consultant to the team.
GrapeJuice Wine Auction raises $80,000 for Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland
We are happy to announce that this year’s GrapeJuice event at Audi Downtown Vancouver raised over $80,000 for Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland. Since 2007, the GrapeJuice wine auction has raised over $514,000 for Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland.
MAC Marketing Solutions and McNeill Nakamoto Recruitment Group created GrapeJuice to raise much needed funds to facilitate the matching process for over 100 at risk young girls on the Big Sisters wait-list. Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland matches volunteer mentors with young girls who face a multitude of challenges.
GrapeJuice – 8th annual Wine Auction for Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland
Join founding sponsors McNeill Nakamoto Recruitment Group and MAC Marketing Solutions along with an esteemed group of Oenophiles at this exclusive event. Visit the event website for more information.
Thursday, March 5th, 2015 5:30 to 8:30pm at Audi Downtown Vancouver
Cheryl Nakamoto – panel speaker at CFA info session
Cheryl Nakamoto was a panel speaker for the CFA Society Vancouver (Chartered Financial Analysts)
More information about the event here.
Presentation for Logan HR
Cheryl Nakamoto spoke to a group of professionals in a career transition about how to work with a recruiter for Logan HR
Emily McNamara joins Team McNak
Emily McNamara joins McNeill Nakamoto as a Recruitment Coordinator, supporting our recruitment team.
GrapeJuice Wine Auction raises $87,000 for Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland
We are happy to announce that this year’s GrapeJuice event at Lamborghini Vancouver raised over $87,000 for Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland. Since 2007, the GrapeJuice wine auction and tasting has raised over $436,000 for Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland.
MAC Marketing Solutions and McNeill Nakamoto Recruitment Group created GrapeJuice to raise much needed funds to facilitate the matching process for over 100 at risk young girls on the Big Sisters wait-list. Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland matches volunteer mentors with young girls who face a multitude of challenges.
Lisa McAteer joins Team McNak
We welcome Lisa McAteer as Recruitment Consultant at McNeill Nakamoto. As an enthusiastic HR professional, Lisa is passionate about seeking out top talent for exceptional employers. Lisa brings to the team a successful track record of innovative, full-cycle recruitment and places a strong emphasis on client service. Lisa’s recruitment specialty focus for McNak is Corporate Office which includes Administrative, Sales, Human Resources and Accounting roles.
GrapeJuice – 7th annual Wine Auction for Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland
Join founding sponsors McNeill Nakamoto Recruitment Group and MAC Marketing Solutions along with an esteemed group of Oenophiles at this exclusive event. Visit the event website for more information.
Thursday, March 6th, 2013 6:00 to 8:30pm at Lamborghini Vancouver
Kate Rosen joins Team McNak
Kate Rosen joins McNeill Nakamoto as a Recruitment Coordinator, supporting our recruitment team.
Business in Vancouver. Ask the experts: I’m relocating for a job. Should I expect help with my move from my new employer?
Christopher McCann was interviewed as an expert in the Ask The Experts column in Business in Vancouver. Click on the link below to read the article.
BIV: Ask The Experts
Jon Dillon joins Team McNak
Jon Dillon has joined McNeill Nakamoto Recruitment Group as senior recruitment consultant bringing his recruiting management experience from the engineering and construction industries.
McNeill Nakamoto moves to a new office space
Our new address effective immediately is:
Suite 407 – 860 Homer Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2W5
Abhi Trehan joins Team McNak
McNeill Nakamoto Recruitment Group welcomes Abhi Trehan, Recruitment Consultant to the team. An accomplished engineering recruiter since 2008, Abhi is McNeill Nakamoto’s recruiter specializing in Construction and Engineering.
Christopher McCann joins Team McNak
We welcome Christopher McCann as Vice President of Client Services at McNeill Nakamoto. Chris supports operations, stepping up to lead business development initiatives and client management, while assisting with the talent and recruitment search process.
GrapeJuice Wine Auction raises $105,000 for Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland
This year’s Grape Juice event at Ferrari Maserati of Vancouver raised over $105,000 for Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland. Since 2007, the GrapeJuice wine auction has raised over $347,000 for Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland. McNeill Nakamoto Recruitment Group is proud to be a Founding Sponsor of GrapeJuice.
Malcolm Parry, Vancouver Sun
Fred Lee, Vancouver Courier
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GrapeJuice – 6th annual Wine Auction for Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland
Ferrari Maserati of Vancouver presents:
GRAPEJUICE
Join founding sponsors McNeill Nakamoto Recruitment Group and MAC Marketing Solutions along with an esteemed group of Oenophiles at this exclusive event. Visit the event website for more information.
Thursday, March 7th, 2013 5:30 to 8:30pm at Ferrari Maserati of Vancouver
$100 ticket includes hors d’oeuvres & wine tasting
(a tax receipt is available for a portion of the ticket price)
Sarah McNeill interviewed in BCBusiness magazine
The December 2012 issue of BCBusiness magazine interviews McNeill Nakamoto co-founder Sarah McNeill, on the subject of corporate philanthropy.
Business in Vancouver. Ask The Experts: Should I let my employees work from home?
Cheryl Nakamoto was interviewed as an expert in the Ask The Experts column in Business in Vancouver. Click on the link below to read the article.
BIV: Ask The Experts
