Meet the team
Get to know the team that helps advanced manufacturing employers build stronger teams and professionals find rewarding careers.
The people behind every successful search
At itec group, our team specializes exclusively in advanced manufacturing. They understand the industries, roles and technical expertise that drive today’s manufacturing organizations.
Every search is backed by industry knowledge, market insight and a commitment to building lasting relationships with employers and professionals.
Meet the team and connect with a specialist who’s ready to help you achieve your hiring or career goals.
Modesty Sabourin
Director of HR & OperationsRory McDonell
Senior Recruitment ConsultantChris Badanjak
Senior Recruitment ConsultantLance Chartrand
President & Founder
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30 years in recruitment. Lance built itec around a simple belief: know your industry, know your people, and do what you say you’ll do. His no-bullshit approach continues to shape the way itec works.
Mel Neeb
Recruitment & Operations Manager
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Mel leads all things recruitment while keeping the moving parts behind the scenes working together. She’s the connection between people, process, and performance.
Modesty Sabourin
Director of HR & Operations
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Modesty oversees the people and processes that keep itec running – from HR and payroll to compliance, risk, and business operations. She brings structure to everything behind the scenes.
Ryan Van Sickle
Senior Account Manager
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Starting his career in recruitment before moving into Account Management, Ryan brings a deep understanding of both sides of the hiring equation. He supports clients across the Golden Horseshoe.
Steve Petrusevski
Account Manager
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Steve started his career in recruitment before moving into Account Management. Today, he works closely with clients across the GTA to understand their needs and deliver the right recruitment solutions.
Craig Allan
Senior Account Manager
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Craig is a trusted industry expert with a strong understanding of the people, businesses, and markets that drive manufacturing. He supports clients across the Tri-Cities and Southwestern Ontario.
Rory McDonell
Senior Recruitment Consultant
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Rory specializes in Senior and Executive Leadership searches across Engineering and Operations, bringing a focused approach to identifying and representing exceptional leadership talent.
Chris Badanjak
Senior Recruitment Consultant
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Chris specializes in Mechanical and Electrical Design, with a deep understanding of the technical talent and skills that keep engineering teams moving forward.
Kate Hall
Senior Recruitment Consultant
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Kate specializes in Engineering recruitment across Process, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering. She also supports HR searches, bringing a broad understanding of the talent behind successful manufacturing organizations.
Jody Watts
Recruitment Consultant
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Jody specializes in Engineering recruitment, with a focus on Controls and Automation, bringing a strong technical understanding to every search.
Jennifer Weston
Recruitment Consultant
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Jen helps shape our Skilled Trades recruitment, specializing in Millwright and Electrical talent. She understands the skilled people needed to keep manufacturing operations running.
Evan Walsh
Junior Recruitment Consultant
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Evan supports our Skilled Trades recruitment team, focusing on Maintenance Technicians, Tool & Die Makers, and Machinists.
Logan Evans
Recruitment Consultant
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Logan specializes in Supply Chain recruitment, with a focus on Purchasing, Planning, and Materials. He understands the people and skills that keep supply chains moving.
Ty Easton
Recruitment Consultant
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Ty supports our Engineering recruitment team, focusing on Design and Controls. He brings a relationship-first approach to finding and representing technical talent.
Adam Harrison
Recruitment Consultant
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Adam focuses on Controls and Automation, as well as Project Management and Project Engineering, with a strong understanding of the technical talent these roles require.
Zavier Allan
Junior Recruitment Consultant
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Zavier specializes in Maintenance and mid-level Operations leadership recruitment, identifying leaders with the experience and technical understanding to drive manufacturing teams forward.
Meredith Federau
Senior Recruitment Consultant – RPO Partnerships
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Meredith specializes in RPO recruitment, with expertise in Campus and Co-op programs and early-career talent. She leads strategy for attracting and developing students, interns, and new graduates.
Caroline Kalenik
Senior Recruitment Consultant – RPO Partnerships
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Caroline specializes in RPO recruitment, with a focus on internal mobility. She helps organizations identify and develop talent from within.
Michael Strickland
Recruitment Consultant – RPO Partnerships
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Michael specializes in RPO recruitment, with a focus on Skilled Trades talent. He brings a strong understanding of the trades market and the people needed to keep manufacturing operations moving.
Amanda Korn
Recruitment Coordinator – RPO Partnerships
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Amanda supports our RPO team, keeping recruitment coordination and administrative needs running smoothly. She brings organization and consistency to the day-to-day work behind successful recruitment programs.