Marie-Hélène Gaudreault

Marie-Hélène Gaudreault has over 15 years’ experience in executive search and specializes in recruiting bilingual leaders. A background in both Quebec and Ontario has enabled her to build a strong network in these provinces as well as francophone communities nationwide. From her broad experience, Marie-Hélène is well attuned to the skills required to successfully lead multicultural organizations.

Professional Focus

Over fifteen years’ experience in executive search with leading international firms.
Started her career as a computational linguist for a French language Grammatical Corrector Software (Antidote) as well as a translator in a large advertisement agency.
Fluent in French and English

Business Expertise

She specializes in working with minority language organizations across Canada;
Focuses on senior-level searches in various sectors, including Not-for-Profit, Government, Education and Health Care Delivery.
Expertise in managing the entire recruitment cycle: search strategy, job descriptions, candidate research, conducting interviews, client presentation and final negotiation.

Additional Expertise

Healthcare Delivery
Not-for-Profit
Government
Diversity & Inclusion
Manufacturing
Technology

Areas of Expertise

Education & Certifications

Master’s degree in linguistics from Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)
Bachelor's degree in language and communication from Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR)

PROPHET

Affiliations & Awards

Board Director, Regroupement des gens d’affaires de la Capitale Nationale
Chair of the Advisory Committee to the Université de l’Ontario français (UOF) for the establishment of a new Bachelor of Management program that will specifically develop the skills of the future leaders of organizations operating in a linguistic minority context.

Ottawa

Suite 300
979 Bank Street
Ottawa
Canada

Case Studies

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Strengthening Advancement Capacity and Culture Through a Long-Term Search Partnership

With Boyden’s support, Loyola Marymount University built a high-performing advancement team by filling 15 key fundraising roles over five years, strengthening collaboration, continuity, and campaign readiness.