Flexible and customizable HR solutions
Delivering purposeful and practical HR support to teams across Canada.
Meet Margaret.
Margaret Evans is the Principal Consultant and Founder of Pobl.
A bilingual HR professional with more than 20 years of experience, she has focused on strategic human resources management to strengthen organizational effectiveness and deliver measurable business value across private and public sector environments. Since starting Pobl in 2012, Margaret has supported more than 100 organizations across Canada, operating primarily out of the Greater Toronto Area. She prides herself on building and maintaining strong, long term client relationships.
Margaret holds the Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designation, a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Guelph, a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management from Humber College, a Master of Industrial Relations and Human Resources from the University of Toronto, and a Certificate in Private Investigation from the Canadian School of Private Investigation and Security Ltd. She has also completed Rotman School of Management’s Executive Program in Strategic Human Resource Leadership, Osgoode Hall’s Advanced Certificate in Human Resources Law for Senior HR Executives, and Osgoode Hall’s Advanced Certificate in Workplace Investigations.
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"Margaret’s flexible and expert guidance gave us access to the HR capabilities we needed without the overhead of a full-time hire, enabling us to navigate people's needs with confidence while staying focused on our mission."
Eliav Shaked, Co-founder and CEO
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"We highly recommend adding Margaret Evans to your 3rd party team! When you run a small or medium sized business, you can sometimes find that HR isn't on anyone's task list. And yet, it is vital from both a compliance and employee management standpoint. Her insights are always thoughtful, easy to understand, and company-specific. She is a tremendous asset to our company."
Grace Mandarano, Co-owner, Co-founder, CFO
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"Working with Margaret Evans has been an absolute pleasure. She brings a rare combination of deep HR expertise, thoroughness, and genuine care to everything she does. Her guidance has been invaluable to our team - from navigating complex compliance issues to helping us build a thoughtful and supportive workplace culture. She’s incredibly knowledgeable, responsive, and always two steps ahead. We trust her completely and truly love working with her. "
Megan Cassidy, Director
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"From Day 1, Margaret has provided us with nothing but actionable, no-nonsense HR guidance. She expertly balances the perspectives of both employer and employee to come up with real win-win solutions, even in tough situations. On top of her HR expertise, which runs deep and broad, with every interaction you can always count on Margaret's confidentiality, integrity, and decency."
Kelly Rodriques, CEO
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"As a small business owner, I'm very cautious about where my funds go, so I was initially hesitant to bring on an HR consultant. However, I quickly realized the benefits of having Margaret available to help navigate situations I wasn't sure how to handle on my own. Margaret not only provides personalized guidance with kindness and empathy, but she also offers a wealth of free resources and workshops."
Leah Eyles, Owner
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"Margaret Evans is truly wonderful to work with – she's responsive, thorough, and extremely knowledgeable. I also appreciate how proactive she is in keeping us up-to-date as government policies and regulations change while also providing access to external expertise that she curates and recommends for specific interests or requirements."
Graham Donald, Founder and President
Brainstorm Strategy Group -
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"As a small business owner juggling the day-to-day operations of my shops, I can't imagine also feeling like I have to stay abreast of the ever-changing laws and employer responsibilities surrounding HR. Margaret is like my secret weapon for staying on top of it all!"
Sarah T.
Alimentari Italian Grocery & Russell's Butcher & Deli -
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"Beyond her deep expertise and professionalism, Margaret brings an incredible ‘I’ve got this’ attitude - always paired with positivity - even when navigating complex human capital decisions. She consistently goes above and beyond, making her not only a trusted advisor but also a true pleasure to work with. I would recommend Margaret without hesitation (and have several times)."
Dave Badun, Former CFO
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"Margaret has been instrumental in educating and providing real-world examples to our leadership team of how to manage our staff effectively. She takes into account our company's core values and vision, and helps us figure out solutions to issues that may come up in unique circumstances."
Sen Hoong Phang, Managing Director
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"She understands the unique challenges of small businesses and never makes you feel like your questions are too basic or your needs too small. What sets Margaret apart is how giving she is with her time. She genuinely wants to help, and it shows in every interaction. I can’t thank her enough for being such a valuable part of this journey."
Jonathan Larrad, Owner
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"If you ever get the chance to work with Margaret, don’t hesitate. She’s got the skills, the heart, and the personality that make her such an asset. "
Casey Eleusiniotis, Chief Development Officer
Jonluca Neal -
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"Working with Margaret has been a very positive experience. She takes the time to understand our businesses specific needs and provides practical, tailored advice that is a value add for our team. Her approachable style, prompt communication and in depth experience makes her a trusted partner. I would highly recommend her to any business looking for reliable and focused HR support!"
Ulrika Catarino, Operations Manager
Cumulus Architects -
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"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Every company should have a Pobl in their toolbox. Highly recommended for any organization seeking a reliable, experienced, and people-first HR partner with proven ESA expertise."
Andrew Carter, President
Two Brit Pubs Inc. -
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"Margaret is a true partner; 'one of the team'. Margaret’s expertise and professionalism were admirable and provided consistent value whether working on a task or a project. Margaret’s ability to connect with people whilst understanding business objectives, instilled confidence and positioned her well to deliver with excellence. I would welcome the opportunity to work with Margaret again and recommend her for any of your people needs and opportunities."
William Burrows, Former VP, People & Operations
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"It has been an absolute pleasure working with Margaret over the last year. She is both extremely knowledgeable in key areas of expertise related to HR, but also has a strong understanding of other important scale-up components including strategy, innovation, and continuous improvement. Most of all though, it is her very strong foundation of values and ongoing commitment to them which truly sets her apart, and what I appreciate the most about working with her. I would highly recommend her to any company that is ready to take the next leap,"
Ron Subramanian, CEO
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"Margaret has been an integral part of the Sanagan's journey over the years. Responsive, intelligent, and resourceful, she has become our full service HR department. Highly recommended."
Peter Sanagan, Owner
Sanagan’s Meat Locker -
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"I have had the pleasure of working and collaborating with Margaret Evans of POBL HR Consulting on several projects and initiatives over the years. Margaret is the consummate professional - extremely knowledgeable, forward-thinking, and always keeping HR best practices at the forefront. She consistently goes above and beyond, providing 100% to her clients and her work. I highly recommend Margaret to any organization seeking trusted HR expertise and exceptional service."
Christine Walterhouse, Principal
Walterhouse HR Consulting
