Pierre Côté

Practice Leader, Virtual & Interim HR Services

Pierre is Stratford’s Interim and HR Services practice leader. He is a results-driven Human Resources (HR) professional with more than 25 years of progressive HR experience working for crown corporations, private, public and non-profit organizations. Pierre is recognized as an innovator and HR leader, capable of developing, implementing and driving client-focused HR solutions that are integrated with business strategies. Pierre is a highly effective influencer, communicator and leader of change. He is skilled at balancing strategic planning and ongoing operational management to encourage organizational excellence. Pierre has held senior operational and HR roles and has developed proven capabilities in the following areas:

• Human Resources Planning
• Organizational Design and Development
• Performance and Talent Management
• Talent Acquisition
• Total Rewards
• Employee Engagement
• Data Analytics and Reporting
• HRIS Implementations
• Workforce and Succession Planning
• Employee Relations and Mediation
• Diversity and Inclusion

His qualifications include:

• A. in business administration with a specialization in Human Resources Management
• Change Management (Prosci Certified)
• Certified Human Resources Professional – CHRP
• Member of multiple Boards of Directors

Overall, Pierre brings a strong background in helping organizations effectively use human capital to maximize business outcomes. He has positively impacted many organizations and built human resources capacity as a trusted HR leader, business partner and talent champion. As a change specialist, he has successfully advised clients in managing human resource requirements of rapidly evolving organizations through a significant change where being innovative, nimble, and most importantly responsive to growing business needs is key in delivering value.