We provide expert guidance tailored to your specific needs, delivered with a human touch.
Founded by Sheri Brake and Steve Cutler, AccessHR brings deep expertise in people and culture management. Trust and authenticity drive everything we do, and we take pride in delivering accessible, forward-thinking, and client-focused human resource services.
At AccessHR, we believe that great human resource support is both professional and personable. We provide expert guidance tailored to your specific needs, delivered with a human touch. We’re passionate about fostering inclusive workplaces, championing diversity, equity, human rights, mental health, and gender identity/sexual orientation.
We take the time to understand your unique needs, ensuring our solutions are not just effective but also aligned with your company’s culture. Whether you’re looking for fresh ideas for old problems or you need to navigate unique and complex legal and regulatory landscapes, we’re here for you.
Understanding the human element, we are empathic, building trust and rapport as we listen to understand, clearly communicating for effective solution seeking.
Ethical Practice
We handle sensitive information in all its forms with the utmost integrity and confidentiality. We are compliant with laws and regulations meeting criteria for non-discrimination, equal opportunity and labour standards.
Innovative Solutions
Adapting to changing circumstances and opportunities, we draw on the strength of a diverse team to evolve innovative solutions and strategically meet goals.
AccessHR by the numbers:
665+
Years of Cumulative Experience
in a variety of sectors & skills sets
31+
Consultants
representing diverse perspectives
54+
Courses & Programs
advancing professional standards
Meet our Human Resources Team
Our amazing team of consultants bring a wealth of deep experience and diverse perspectives to deliver exceptional insights and solutions for our clients.
Sheri is an HR Professional, Facilitator, Workplace Investigator, and Policy Expert. She established AccessHR with the goal of focusing on high quality, ethical and creative human resources services.
Steve leads the Executive Search, Recruitment, Coaching, Career Transition, and Career Coaching practices. He has a foundational career in business leadership and combines that with his most recent 15+ years in career coaching & career transition.
Tony’s coaching style is forthright and compassionate and seeks to foster personal growth through powerful conversations unlocking hidden potential and helping people be more effective within their organizations and personal life.
Michele is an HR consultant specializing in the strategic management of employee development, including competency identification and assessment, employee development planning, and curriculum design and delivery.
Teri provides specialized HR support in areas such as organizational design, workforce planning, onboarding, performance management, total rewards (compensation/benefits), HR policy, and legislative compliance, as well as HRIS / Payroll technology and global mobility.
Charman is a senior Human Resources leader with 25+ years’ experience in Organization Design, Leadership Development and Succession, Performance Management, Strategic Planning, Acquisitions and Divestitures, and Change Management.
Deb is a Career Coach and Human Resources professional who brings a special blend of empathy, strategic insight, and practical know-how to every client engagement.
Joan is a Coach, Facilitator, and Organizational Change Management (OCM) specialist. She supports leaders, often as a trusted advisor and thinking partner, in creating sustainable change driven by business transformations and technology in large organizations, small businesses, and non-profits.
Brian is a Human Resources executive and strategic business partner with 30+ years’ experience in both large, complex companies and nonprofit organizations.
As a Certified Executive Coach and Advisor, Michael supports leaders with developing the intentional leadership skills needed to create successful and sustainable teams and organizations.
Scott is a seasoned HR professional with over 25 years of cross-industry experience, specializing in designing and implementing Total Rewards programs that drive strategic corporate objectives.
Ingrid is a Human Development Coach – co-creating development for people in all stages of career and life. A certified Integral Master Coach™ and a Gallup-certified Global Strengths Coach.
Over his years of coaching, client feedback consistently reports that Andy’s coaching helps achieve a greater perspective (self-actualization) and a new ability to thrive within difficult relationships (bosses, peers, reports, family).
Trika’s vast knowledge stems from 20+ years of HR and labour leadership and project management experience include post-secondary institutions, public and private sector organizations at a local, regional, national, and international level.
As a Consultant and Coach, Susan brings 25 years of professional Human Resources business acumen from small to large, multilayered, private, and public sector industries to every project.
Tracey is an executive leadership coach, facilitator, and senior HR leader whose combined corporate, self-employment, and local government experience spans more than three decades.
Janice Richardson is an experienced Career Transition Associate with a strong background in human resources, recruitment, career coaching, and operations.
Wendy brings 15 +years’ experience in attracting and securing top talent, shaped by a dynamic career that includes owning and leading several businesses, most notably, one of Canada’s top-rated restaurants in Canmore.
Jody is a Talent Management professional and Facilitator who specializes in building capability in individuals, teams, and leaders through targeted development aligned with the goals of the organization.
Holding a Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching from Royal Roads University and a Change Management Certification through Prosci, Ashlee combines solid theory with practical application and expertise.
At AccessHR, we believe that great HR support is both professional and personable. We provide expert guidance tailored to your specific needs, delivered with a human touch.
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