Strong Starts, Respectful Endings
Onboarding, terminations, and every step of the employee lifecycle handled with care, consistency, and compliance.
The Whole Lifecycle, Handled Well
We help you welcome people properly and part ways properly with processes that protect your business and respect your people at every step. From a structured first-week plan to a compliant, compassionate termination, we make sure nothing important falls through the cracks. What we see in practice is that the bookends matter most get the start and the ending right, and you build trust that everyone in between can feel.
How You Begin and End the Relationship Says Everything
The first week and the last week of someone's time with you leave the deepest impressions on the person leaving, and on everyone watching how it's handled. The gaps show up everywhere. Scattered onboarding that leaves new hires lost and slow to contribute. Terminations you're unsure how to do compliantly. Loose ends at the end final pay, Records of Employment, account and data access that create real risk. And the dread of getting a termination wrong even when you want to treat people with dignity. People deserve a clear, welcoming start and a respectful, fair ending. How you handle both is a direct reflection of your culture, and everyone is paying attention.
Immigrate to Canada
Live and work better in Canada. I provide assistance with:
Work Permits
Obtain the necessary permits to work in Canada.
Study Permits
Pursue your education in Canada with a study permit.
Visit Canada
Get support with your application when traveling to Canada.
FamilySponsorship
Reunite with your loved ones through family sponsorship.
Become a Canadian Citizen
Apply for citizenship confidently with dedicated support at every step.
- Onboarding Programs & First-Week Plans Set new hires up to succeed from day one.
- New-Hire Setup Documentation, accounts, and systems, organized and consistent.
- Probationary Management Clear expectations and a clean record either way.
- Termination Support With-cause and without-cause, with talking points and letters.
- ESA-Compliant Final Pay & Records of Employment Done right and on time.
- Exit Interviews & Offboarding Checklists Close the loop and protect your data.
Working With Evoke HR
We work with employers who care about their people — who want a workplace where employees and the business both thrive. We bring care, compassion, and professionalism backed by years of practice, and we approach every engagement as a partnership, not a transaction.
We take the time to understand each organization we have the privilege of working with, and we tailor solutions that fit your culture and stage of growth. We know HR. We know what an organization needs. And we know how to grow the HR function in step with your business. We love what we do.Evoke is a Chilliwack-based boutique consulting firm working with organizations across British Columbia.
Meet the team behind your HR — visit our About page.
"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
Working with Evoke Is Simple
A steady process — because your people, and your business, are worth doing this right.
Tell Us What's Going On
A short call or message. We love this part — hearing what's really going on in your organization, and asking the questions that matter.
A Written Plan, Not a Sales Pitch
Clear scope, sequence, and cost, all on paper before we start. You deserve to know exactly what you're saying yes to.
HR That Feels Different
A seasoned partner in your corner, working alongside you with real care. Hiring gets easier. Hard calls get less lonely. Your people notice.
FAQs
What are the immigration options available to me?
What are the immigration options available to me?
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- How do I build an onboarding process? We design a simple, repeatable onboarding program a first-week plan, the documentation and accounts to set up, and clear milestones so every new hire gets a consistent, welcoming start.
- How do I terminate an employee in BC? Carefully and compliantly. We help you understand your obligations under the BC Employment Standards Act, prepare talking points and a termination letter, and handle final pay and Records of Employment correctly. For with-cause situations, we help you build a defensible record first.
- What's required for final pay and a Record of Employment? BC has specific timelines for final pay (including vacation pay owing) and for issuing a Record of Employment. We make sure both are handled correctly and on time.
- Do you handle exit interviews? Yes. Exit interviews are a valuable, often-missed source of insight. We can run them and feed what we learn back into your retention and culture work.
- Can you help with a difficult termination? Yes, this is one of the most common reasons clients call. We help you handle it lawfully, calmly, and with as much dignity for everyone involved as the situation allows.
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. Book a call or send us a note below.
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