What our clients have said about Legacy Partners
"Just a brief note to officially thank you for the truly excellent job you did in supporting our Search Committee in identifying a preferred candidate for the job of CEO of The Ontario College of Family Physicians. The attention to detail, your commitment to this endeavor, and your professionalism has been much appreciated. The Search Committee Members have spoken highly of the guidance you have provided them and the hard work you invested in allowing us to achieve our goal of finding a strong leader for the OCFP. As President of the College, I want to personally thank you for your sage and balanced advice as we have moved through this period of transition at the College. I look forward to working with you in future endeavours."
Dr. Frank Martino, Former President and Acting CEO, Ontario College of Family Physicians
"Tony Woolgar and Legacy Partners have performed various recruits for Lakeridge Health, including CIO, Director of Strategy and various Finance positions. I have been very pleased with their service and the outcomes. What has impressed me the most is that Legacy/ Tony does not just fill a vacancy. He works hard to get to know the service and how it works. He also tries to ensure that what management is looking for fits with the culture. The best example of this is Finance. Tony not only helped our CFO to recruit 4 positions, but helped her to reorganize the department, and decide what was the appropriate talent to go after. The result was 4 very good recruits."
Kevin Empey, President and CEO, Lakeridge Health
"Mississauga Halton CCAC has worked in partnership with Tony Woolgar and Legacy Executive Search partners for over 3 years. Tony has worked as a collaborative partner with the leadership team. He invested time truly understanding the business, local context, culture and future direction of this organization. His approach enabled him to very effectively become an ambassador for the organization as he supported several senior level search engagements for us. Tony has demonstrated a high degree of commitment to the success of the organization through his comprehensive processes and follow up with successful candidates. His 3 years of association with us reflect his ability to source candidates who will thrive in our organization."
Caroline Brereton, President and CEO, Mississauga Halton CCAC
"Tony assisted us in recruiting for a senior Director position with our organization. Where he excelled was bringing forward the diverse perspectives from across the organization as to what people wanted to see in the successful candidate. From listening to what the different positions wanted in this new role, he was able to glean out the key elements required for a candidate to succeed in a diverse new role for our organization. He was well prepared for meetings and certainly helped facilitate the hiring process for us. Having never used a recruiting firm in the past, I would definitely consider using his services for any other senior level role in our organization."
Michelle Hurtubise, Executive Director, London InterCommunity Health Centre
What our candidates have said about Legacy Partners
"As a candidate, I found the process as a whole very well laid out. As I moved through the process, each step was accurately explained to me and I was prepared for what was ahead. The conversational nature of the initial stages allowed me to feel more comfortable and highlight what I felt are my strengths for the position. Tony's suggestions for the final part of the process were also incredibly helpful in preparing for the interview with the Board members themselves and supported me in putting my best foot forward."
Candidate for Executive Director role
"Tony Woolgar exemplifies "best in class" in the field of executive recruiting. Professional, knowledgeable and personable, Tony is extremely skilled at understanding the critical components of a role, evaluating candidate qualities, and connecting the right person to the right opportunity. As "best in class" Tony easily builds rapport and confidence through his exceptional communication skills, easy going style and by drawing upon his extensive experience and deep knowledge of the health and not-for-profit sector. Tony's integrity and his work ethic are of the highest caliber. He works tirelessly to ensure candidates are informed, supported and coached to the best of his ability. When Tony says he is going to follow-up he does. He openly offers constructive developmental advice and looks to bring out the best in people. I am proud to say that my career development has been enriched and I continue to be afforded with new opportunities as a result of working with Tony. Tony Woolgar is all about integrity and is truly "best in class."
Candidate for Executive Director role
"I recently had the pleasure of working with Tony as a candidate for one of the postings he was managing. Having worked with recruiters in the past and having some negative experiences, I was quickly put at ease within moments of my first contact with Tony. He is certainly not a typical recruiter, and I found his balanced professional and positive personality reassuring. His knowledge and experience is readily evident and invaluable to the recruitment process for both the candidate and the hiring company. As a recruit, I was amazed to see the emphasis Tony put on my career path beyond the position he was recruiting me for. This was very encouraging and I realized quickly that I was in good hands. Throughout the recruitment process, Tony continued to impress me with his tireless efforts to keep me informed. He was so excellent at communicating and addressing my concerns; always giving me ample time to converse.
"Tony's approach was above all of my expectations. He worked with me throughout the process to make sure I was aware of the requirements of the job and I was prepared at every step of the way. I felt that Tony took a personal interest in my career development and he made sure that the role I was considering was in alignment with my career aspirations. Tony treated me with respect, guided and coached me at every step of the way. I was quite impressed when I realized that he was also part of the interview panel. Tony's professional approach made things easy for me to transition to the organization."
Candidate for Director role
I would highly recommend his services and hope that I will be able to work with him again as either a hiring manager or potential recruit. I have never had such a positive experience working with a recruiter. My expectations were not only exceeded, they were surpassed beyond belief."
Candidate for Manager role