Aligning people and operations for lasting business success.
At Smith Group Consulting, our mission is to help organizations grow and adapt with confidence. We align people strategies with operational excellence, creating tailored solutions that boost performance, strengthen culture, and drive long-term success.
At Smith Group Consulting, we are a boutique HR and Operations partner for organizations navigating change and opportunity. We bring decades of leadership experience, cutting through complexity to focus on what matters most: your people and your business. We don’t just advise — we work alongside you to build practical solutions that fit your size, stage, and goals.
We believe strong businesses are built when people and operations work hand in hand. Our approach is simple: listen first, understand your challenges, and design solutions that actually work in your day-to-day. Whether it’s fractional HR leadership, project-based support, or help during a busy growth period, we provide the right support at the right time — always built to grow with you.
Our clients see real results: smoother operations, stronger teams, and growth they can sustain. We help solve today’s problems, set up systems for tomorrow, and free up leaders to focus on what they do best. The result: businesses that run smarter, grow faster, and are ready for what’s next.

Strategic HR expertise when and how you need it.
Gain access to seasoned HR leadership without the cost of a full-time hire. We are your trusted HR partner to lead your people strategy, navigate complex employee issues, and support business growth through practical, high-impact solutions.
What we offer:
Let us take HR off your plate, so you can focus on building your business.

Build confident leaders and aligned, high-impact teams.
Strong leaders and clear team structures are essential for growth. We help you develop your people, build leadership capacity, and align your organization for performance. With the right tools and support, your teams can lead change with clarity and confidence.
What we offer:
We equip your people with the clarity, confidence, and capability to drive results.

Scalable HR systems, strong culture, and teams set up for success.
We design and implement the foundational HR tools and practices your business needs to attract, retain, and grow a high-performing team. From compliance to culture, we help you build a workplace where people thrive and operations run smoothly.
What we offer:
Whether you're starting up or scaling up, we build the HR backbone that grows with you.

Mary Smith, Principal Owner of Smith Group Consulting, has 25+ years experience as an HR and Operations leader. She helps growing businesses align people & processes to build strong foundations, resilient teams, and measurable results. Mary brings enterprise expertise with a tailored practical, business-first approach.
We’re happy to connect by phone, video call, or at your workplace — whatever works best for you.
905-995-0326 mary@smithgroupconsulting.ca www.smithgroupconsulting.ca
Flexible to meet your scheduling needs.
Welcome to my blog. One thing I’ve learned in my career is this: work is always changing — and so must we.
I started this space to share practical insights and lessons from both consulting and experience. You’ll find perspectives on culture, leadership, engagement, and HR’s evolving role — not as theory, but as actionable steps to help leaders and organizations thrive.
My goal is simple: spark conversations, challenge assumptions, and offer tools you can use today.
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