Elevate Your Business with Strategic Talent Advisory

Linklater Consulting is a boutique talent advisory firm serving insurance and financial services organizations across Canada. With deep sector expertise across life, health, P&C, and banking, we deliver high-impact talent acquisition, executive talent management, and surge staffing solutions.

Big Ideas,
Real Impact.

Our work goes beyond transactional recruitment. We partner with executive teams to design and deliver talent strategies that support long-term performance, whether the need is leadership hiring, rapid team build-outs, or interim capacity during periods of change.

With deep, first-hand experience inside insurance carriers, brokerages, banks, and financial institutions, we bring a pragmatic, business-first approach. Focused on outcomes, sustainability, and value creation.

Our Services

Executive Talent Management & Advisory

Capabilities:

  • Executive & senior leadership search

  • Role design & leadership assessment

  • Succession planning

  • Org & operating-model alignment

Outcome: leadership structures that enable growth, governance, and performance.

Surge Staffing & Strategic Advisory

Capabilities:

  • Surge hiring strategy & execution

  • Interim leadership & specialist placements

  • Claims, operations, and project staffing

  • Vendor/agency strategy advisory

Outcome: speed, control and predictability without long-term overhead.

Talent Acquisition for Insurance & Financial Services

Capabilities:

  • Full-cycle permanent hiring

  • Licensed/regulatory roles (RIBO, OTL, LLQP, compliance)

  • Specialized and hard-to-fill roles

  • Recruitment process design & optimization

Outcome: faster hires, higher-quality talent, less reliance on traditional agencies.

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Nadia Linklater

Founder & Principal Consultant

Nadia Linklater is a senior talent leader with deep experience across the insurance and financial services sectors, specializing in building and scaling teams in complex, regulated environments.

She has led enterprise talent acquisition functions, partnered closely with executive leadership, and delivered large-scale hiring initiatives spanning licensed sales, claims, operations, technology, analytics, and senior corporate leadership roles.

Known for her ability to bridge strategy and execution, Nadia brings a clear, grounded perspective to talent, helping organizations align people decisions with business outcomes. She is frequently engaged by leaders navigating growth, transformation, or structural change who require a trusted, discreet talent partner.

Testimonials

  • "What stood out most was Nadia's ability to balance efficiency with a genuine care for the candidate experience. She consistently went above and beyond to ensure that each hire was not only a technical fit but also aligned with our company culture.

    —HR Director

  • “It was clear they understood the insurance industry. The advice was practical and relevant, and I felt supported throughout the entire process.”

    —Candidate

  • “I had such a positive experience working with Nadia. She really listened and made the process feel supportive. I always felt heard, informed, and encouraged from start to finish.”

    —Candidate

  • “Nadia brought structure, clarity, and efficiency to a complex hiring process. From sourcing and vetting to interview design and candidate preparation, she managed every step seamlessly. Her partnership saved our team significant time while delivering stronger, more prepared hires.”

    -Director of Onboarding, Training & Coaching

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