About Talent Compass

About us – strong organizations start with thoughtful hiring

People. Partnership. Possibilities.

Built on a Simple Belief

Strong Organizations Start With Thoughtful Hiring

Talent Compass is a Canadian recruitment and staffing firm built around a foundational principle: the strongest organizations are shaped by exceptional people and thoughtful hiring decisions.

Operating from Alberta with a nationwide reach, we partner with employers across Canada to identify, attract, and retain the professionals they need to move their businesses forward.

PEOPLE. PARTNERSHIP. POSSIBILITIES.

A Relationship-Driven Approach to Modern Recruitment

At Talent Compass, recruitment is never a transaction or a simple matter of matching qualifications on paper. We take the time to understand the organization behind every position—its people, workplace culture, operational challenges, and strategic vision.

By combining practical industry knowledge, an expansive national candidate network, real-time market intelligence, and proactive headhunting, we help Canadian employers make informed hiring decisions with complete confidence.

Whether you need executive leadership, specialized technical talent, or scalable temporary staffing, our goal remains consistent: delivering quality over volume and building workforce partnerships that last.

A relationship-driven approach to modern recruitment at Talent Compass

LEADERSHIP & CONSULTANTS

Experienced Professionals Dedicated to Your Success

Bharat Kathpal, Founder & Principal Consultant, Talent Compass

Founder & Principal Consultant

Bharat Kathpal

Bharat Kathpal is the Founder and Principal Consultant at Talent Compass, bringing close to two decades of experience in human resources and recruitment. Since entering the HR industry in 2009, he has built extensive expertise in labour relations, employee relations, contractual negotiations, policy development, and talent acquisition.

Through Talent Compass, Bharat focuses on bridging the gap between organizations and the right talent while keeping the human element at the centre of every HR decision. His approach is rooted in integrity, strong relationships, and a belief that successful businesses are built through people-first strategies.

In addition to recruitment services, Bharat is passionate about helping organizations strengthen their internal HR functions. Talent Compass proudly supports businesses particularly those without dedicated HR teams by providing practical consulting solutions that empower leaders and build stronger workplaces.

Vice President, Business Development

Preet Dhaddaa Kathpal

Preet has been the strategic force behind Talent Compass since its earliest stages, helping shape the company’s vision and growth alongside founder Bharat Kathpal. A career banker, broker, and serial entrepreneur, she brings a diverse professional background and strong business acumen to the organization.

After more than 15 years in business development roles with multiple national banks, Preet now leads Business Development at Talent Compass as Vice President. Her extensive experience in relationship management and client service allows her to build meaningful partnerships while supporting the firm’s continued expansion.

Preet is also a strong advocate for work-life balance and fostering a strong internal culture. She brings a thoughtful focus on communication, collaboration, and the human element that sits at the core of Talent Compass’s people-first approach.

Preet Dhaddaa Kathpal, Vice President, Business Development, Talent Compass
Scott Allen, Recruitment Consultant, Talent Compass

Recruitment Consultant

Scott Allen

Scott Allen is a Recruitment Consultant at Talent Compass who brings a unique perspective shaped by his career as a former professional hockey player. Having competed across multiple organizations in North America and Europe, he developed a deep understanding of teamwork, leadership, and the qualities that drive high-performing teams.

Drawing on his experience in high-performance environments, Scott approaches recruitment with a team-first mindset. He is passionate about identifying professionals who not only meet the technical requirements of a role but also contribute positively to company culture and long-term success.

At Talent Compass, Scott partners with organizations across a variety of industries, helping clients build strong teams by connecting them with exceptional talent throughout Canada and the United States.

Business Development Manager

Jeff Spagis

Jeff brings more than two decades of experience serving Alberta’s construction, industrial, and skilled trades sectors. With a foundational background in industrial maintenance and business development, he has cultivated deep relationships with contractors, manufacturers, industrial employers, and certified trades professionals while championing regional workforce growth.

Leading business development across the Edmonton region and the Prairie Provinces, Jeff leverages his industry insight, extensive commercial network, and relationship-driven approach to help employers solve pressing recruitment challenges. Having worked directly alongside the sectors he supports, he understands the critical balance between technical capability and cultural fit. Jeff is committed to establishing long-term business partnerships and delivering recruitment solutions that help organizations build resilient, high-performing teams.

Jeff Spagis, Business Development Manager, Talent Compass
Cynthia Bénard, Recruitment Consultant, Talent Compass

Recruitment Consultant

Cynthia Bénard

Cynthia brings over 15 years of multifaceted experience spanning recruitment, business development, sales, operations, and leadership. Her core strength centers on diagnosing an organization’s exact talent requirements, identifying high-calibre candidates, and cultivating trusted relationships on both sides of the hiring table.

Based in Central Alberta, Cynthia combines thorough knowledge of the regional business community with a people-first, commercially grounded approach to talent acquisition. She actively supports employers throughout Red Deer and surrounding municipalities in sourcing the qualified professionals needed to strengthen teams, scale operations, and achieve sustainable organizational growth.

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