Outsourced HR That Lifts Your Business
Strategic HR, compensation, compliance, and immigration support for businesses across Chilliwack and BC, Canada.
Human Resources Is a Bigger Job Than Most Businesses Plan For
Your business grew. Your HR didn't grow with it. Now policies, contract questions, performance issues, compliance deadlines, and decisions you don't have time to research land on someone who already has a full-time job (usually you). Missing or outdated policies. Pay that's hard to defend. Roles you can't fill. Terminations you're not sure you're handling correctly. Rules that keep moving. All of it under the quiet worry that something is slipping through the cracks, and the sense that you're always reacting, never planning. Your people deserve an organization that's built to support them, and you deserve to lead without carrying every HR risk alone. Good HR isn't a luxury reserved for big companies. It's a structure that protects both the business and the people in it.
You don't have to face HR on your own. We're here to help.
One Expert Partner for the Whole Employee Lifecycle
Evoke HR & Immigration is British Columbia's boutique consulting firm specializing in holistic people solutions. We step in as your HR department, or alongside the one you have, to handle the work, reduce your risk, and help you build a workplace people want to stay in. What we see in practice is simple: when HR is intentional rather than reactive, everything downstream gets easier. Hiring improves. Turnover drops. Hard decisions are made with confidence rather than dread. And the people you work hardest to keep find a real reason to stay. We support employers across the private, public, unionized, and non-unionized worlds, from municipalities and Indigenous organizations to family-run businesses scaling up for the first time.
Sectors We Serve
One Expert Partner for the Whole Employee Lifecycle
Strategic HR & Workforce Planning
Senior HR leadership when you need it. Fractional HR, workforce planning, succession, organizational design, and the strategic projects that shape where your business is going.
Everyday HR You Can Count On
The ongoing work: policy and compliance, performance, employee lifecycle, coaching and advice. Delivered with substance and care. Less reactive, more intentional.
People, Pay & Culture
The work that helps your people thrive and stay. Compensation analysis and job evaluation, employee engagement, culture, and Indigenous HR practice.
Comprehensive HR and Recruiting Services
Hello! I'm Katrina
CPHR
The Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation is a nationally recognized level of achievement within the field of human resources.
SHRM-SCP
The SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification is for individuals whose work includes duties such as developing HR policies or procedures, overseeing the execution of integrated HR operations, directing an entire HR enterprise or leading the alignment of HR strategies to organizational goals.
RCIC
RCIC stands for Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant, and an RCIC agent is someone who is officially authorized to help people through their PR (permanent residence) application for Canada.
I'm Here to Serve You
For over 25 years, I've supported organizations with straightforward HR services – in both the public and private sectors, unionized and non-unionized. I believe that when you enjoy your work, you work better. That's why I'm passionate about helping businesses serve their workforce with thoughtful, holistic people solutions.
Today, Evoke's growing team brings senior expertise in compensation, workforce planning, Indigenous HR, and employee engagement, so we can serve more of you, more fully, without losing the personal touch we're known for. I remain the backbone of the business; the team is here to extend our reach.
I look forward to being your go-to resource for all things HR.
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"During a critical transition, the City of White Rock urgently needed an HR expert. Katrina stepped in and customized her services to be exactly what we needed. Her strategic HR management stabilized our operations and streamlined the recruitment for a new HR Director. Working with Evoke HR was a strategic advantage we were lucky to have.”
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Guillermo Ferrero
“Katrina is a true HR professional in every aspect. She took the time to deeply connect and understand our organization and some of the unique features of our business, building solid relationships with our leadership team. Her strategic work was invaluable to help free up our time at the management level and provided additional capacity to our HR function.”
Katherine Treloar
“The CEA engaged Katrina from Evoke HR to undertake a comprehensive compensation review of executive positions and to provide advisory services to guide HR processes and decisions.
Katrina provided valuable insight and information to help guide decisions. The level of service she provided was commendable and quality of her advice was excellent and timely”
John Madden
“Katrina has supported the City of Port Moody on numerous projects, from job descriptions to reorganizations. Her expertise has been instrumental in making informed decisions to complete our projects successfully. Evoke HR is an invaluable partner in navigating the complexities of human resources.”
Val Tepes
"Evoke HR and Immigration has consistently delivered exceptional and professional services to First Nations Emergency Services Society (FNESS) in various areas including policy and procedure development, job description updates, recruitment, and end-of-employment assistance. Their expertise and support have been invaluable to our organization. FNESS confidently recommends Evoke HR and Immigration for their outstanding support."
Francyne Joe
"Partnering with Katrina and Evoke HR on our compensation and benefits review was a game-changer for SES Consulting. Katrina streamlined a typically complex process, delivering comprehensive research and actionable insights that were easy to understand and implement. Her regular updates and balanced perspective kept our team informed and confident every step of the way. Evoke HR brought clarity, precision, and genuine partnership to our project.”
Nicole Cook
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"Katrina and Evoke HR & Immigration were instrumental in helping MNBC build our end-to-end compensation program. She brought deep expertise in job evaluation, market surveys, and policy development while ensuring the program aligned with our unique culture. Her ability to anticipate downstream impacts, guide us through change, and support a smooth rollout was invaluable—we couldn’t have done it as successfully without her!"
Cheryl Churney
"We feel incredibly fortunate to have connected with Evoke HR. From day one, Katrina brought professionalism, clarity, and deep expertise to the process. She guided us through a complex LMIA application for a Technical Support Specialist, making what could have been overwhelming feel seamless. Her responsiveness, attention to detail, and thorough understanding of every step were truly invaluable. Without a doubt, Katrina and Evoke HR will be our first recommendation for anyone seeking expert HR or immigration support."
Jennifer Love
"Katrina brings deep professionalism, expertise, and genuine care to everything she does. As our fractional HR partner, she has been an invaluable resource — knowledgeable, responsive, and consistently thoughtful in her approach. I recommend Katrina and Evoke HR without hesitation."
Sandra Dyck
"Evoke HR delivered outstanding support through our employee engagement survey and action planning process for our team of 200+ Parks staff. The design was thoughtful, communication was clear and consistent, and the delivery was highly professional. Most importantly, the results revealed insights we simply couldn't see on our own — and positioned us to take meaningful action. The engagement survey is now a permanent fixture in our annual work plan. I have, and will continue to, recommend Evoke HR without hesitation."
Brad Domaas
"Evoke HR has been an exceptional partner throughout our LMIA and staffing process — from initial set-up through to ongoing program oversight. Katrina's expertise, responsiveness, and attention to detail have made what is often a complex process feel seamless and efficient. She consistently goes above and beyond, providing guidance that has given us confidence at every step. We truly value the professionalism and dedication Evoke HR brings to our organization and highly recommend their services."
Byron Jackson
Simplify Your HR
in 3 Steps
We've helped hundreds of businesses navigate HR and international recruiting.
We can't wait to help you, too.
Book a Call
Submit a brief questionnaire to help us learn more about your business. Together, we'll identify the critical HR needs of your business.
Find Solutions
We'll get to work solving the most pressing issues first. Then, we'll optimize your HR to ensure compliance and ongoing support.
Stress Less
From new hires to terminations and everything in between, we'll be there to support you so that you feel confident in your HR function.
We're Proud to Work
With Canada's Finest Businesses
FAQs
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Still Have Questions?
Reach out. A short call is often the fastest way to know whether we're the right fit, and what working with us could look like.
Consider Your HR Handled
Whether you need a single project solved or an ongoing HR partner, we're here to help you lead with confidence. Tell us what's on your plate, and we'll tell you how we can help.
