Forbes named Boyden Canada the No. 5 executive recruiting firm in its 2026 rankings. Regional Managing Partner Brent Cameron highlighted the importance of human judgment, trust, and relationships in executive search, despite the growing use of AI.
Corey Bainerman is an accomplished HR executive, strategic advisor, facilitator, and coach who has made a positive impact on organizations for more than 15 years. On leadership teams and as a consultant, he has planned and led culture transformations, developed leadership capabilities, built engaged and thriving cultures, and enhanced organizational effectiveness in a variety of industries.
Professional Focus
- Over 15 years’ experience in HR consulting and leadership including executive roles
- Primary specialization in strategy, leadership assessment, leadership development, succession planning, executive team development, onboarding, culture transformation, and total rewards
- Broad range of leadership advisory services including performance management, facilitation, HR program design and administration, and career transition consulting
- Experience working with clients in various industries including technology, engineering, financial services, not-for-profit, professional services, automotive, and retail
- Experience reporting to boards of directors
- Speaker and contributing writer on the topics of leadership, culture, and performance management
Business Expertise
- Owner and Principal Consultant at Good Growth HR, a fractional HR leadership firm; roles included Vice President, People Operations at Bridgit and Head of People and Culture at Kahi Inc.
- Vice President, People & Culture at IT services and consulting firm Orangutech; recognized for building the culture named #1 Place to Work by Ottawa Business Journal
- Head (Director) of Human Resources at full-service advertising agency Monkedia
- Human Resources Manager at global strategic advisory, engineering and design firm WSP; promoted from Talent Management Specialist
- Lead/Manager, Human Resources Business Partner at Shopify
- Lead, Organizational Development and Coaching at global advertising and PR firm GALE Partners
- Talent and Leadership Development Consultant at one of the world’s leading talent development and transition companies; promoted from Career Transition and Solutions Consultant
- Human Resources Generalist at Law Assist Canada Inc.
- Organizational Development Consultant at ClearPicture Corporation
- Facilitator, Leadership Development & Emotional Intelligence at Waterloo Organizational Consulting Group
- Trainer/Facilitator for Cultural Diversity Awareness and Conflict Management at University of Waterloo
Additional Expertise
- Technology
- Engineering
- Financial Services
- Not-for-Profit
- Professional Services
- Automotive
- Retail
Education & Certifications
- Master’s degree in organizational psychology from University of Waterloo
- Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in psychology from York University
- HR Executive Accelerator led by Lars Schmidt, Founder & CEO of Amplify Talent
- Graduate Certificate in Adult Learning and Organizational Development, University of Toronto
- Certified Executive Coach, Certified Coaches Federation
Affiliations & Awards
- Senior Organizer and Volunteer Recruitment, Terry Fox Foundation
- Fundraiser, Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation
- Volunteer Career Management Trainer/Facilitator, Jumpstart Immigrant Aid Services
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