About

Founded in 2017, ML6 is an independent recruitment and talent advisory firm located in the Greater Toronto Area. We provide customized recruitment solutions to support our clients’ visions for long-term, sustainable results. We help our clients manage change and drive growth through people from advising on people processes and practices, to hiring.

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Why ML6?

Our clients’ success is our success. Our desire to be a true partner places us in a unique position with our clients, acting as an extension of their team, tackling their challenges as if they were our own and not accepting status quo.

We Conduct a Thorough Discovery

We take the time on the frontend to gain a deep understanding of our clients’ business, goals and objectives, and barriers to success to ensure our solutions are on strategy.

We Act as a Business Partner

We take ownership. We know the challenges our clients face when dealing with external talent partners and understand how to ensure a painless and efficient process, allowing them to invest their time and energy elsewhere.

We are Talent Experts

We understand how to align talent responsibilities and practices with your business goals and know what it takes for companies and talent to succeed in today’s competitive environment.

We are Creative Problem Solvers

No two engagements are alike. We tackle each assignment with enthusiasm, resourcefulness, passion and an unending commitment to exceed expectations with creative solutions tailored to each client’s unique situation.

We are Data Centric

We take a data-driven approach that provides objective feedback on what’s working and what isn’t, and informs key performance indicators to measure against in the future.

Our Team

Our leadership team has held various senior leadership positions in Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Employer Branding and Recruitment Marketing in both corporate and agency settings.

While our people have diverse backgrounds, with various levels of experience across HR, recruitment, sales and consulting, from corporate and agency, we have one main thing in common: we are people people. Passionate about what we do, our team acts with a sense of urgency, are active listeners, inspire our clients to think differently, and are always in pursuit of excellence. We are true advisors to clients and candidates alike.

Meet Michael

Michael Lemmer Michael Lemmer

Michael Lemmer

Michael Lemmer

Michael founded ML6 Search + Talent Advisory in 2017 after a successful corporate career which saw him building and leading high-performance teams across a multitude of functions and industries. Throughout his experiences, one constant is his ability to identify and nurture key talent, taking teams and businesses to the next level. In his most recent role, he led the Human Resources function for a private equity-backed healthcare services provider, and helped grow them from 30 to over 200 locations across Canada. Michael has a B. Comm from the University of South Africa specialising in Management, and spent the early part of his career in sales and business development. While you may often hear him reminiscing about the weekends spent climbing, braaiing, and eating biltong in the mountains of South Africa, he has called Canada home since March 2008, and takes full advantage of all this beautiful country has to offer. His down time is spent running the local trails, camping with his family and caring for his chickens, bees and vegetable garden. Michael lives in rural Burlington with his wife, four active children, and two pups, Kensi and Khali.

Meet Jeff

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Jeff Garvin

Jeff Garvin

Jeff joined ML6 in January 2018, and brings with him a wealth of experience in Talent and HR leadership from large, multinational organizations, and high-growth, entrepreneurial, Canadian start-ups. He is passionate about building and leading great teams, analyzing challenges, and creating & implementing custom solutions to deliver upon organizational objectives. Jeff attended McMaster University in Hamilton where he achieved his honours BA in Labour Studies while playing varsity rugby, winning 3 OUA championships. He then went on to complete his Post-grad in Human Resources Management at Humber College in Toronto. After starting his career in the GTA, Jeff spent two years in Alberta enjoying the steak, and the mountains. He now lives in Burlington with his wife, Erin, his sons, Wyatt and Lincoln, and his dog, Scoots. When he’s not at the office, or on the pitch, you can find him whipping up a new recipe in the kitchen, reading the latest fantasy novel, or playing his favourite video games.

Meet Allison

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Allison Roadknight

Allison Roadknight

Allison joined ML6 in June 2021 as the Vice President of the Engineering Division. She came to ML6 with 14 years of experience in the recruitment industry, specializing in Engineering recruitment within the Manufacturing Sector. She is passionate about fully integrating into her client's business, so she can be a true extension of them in the market. Allison attended the University of Guelph where she achieved her Honours Bachelor of Science Degree. Allison and her husband Mike live a very active life at home, with their son and daughter who love sports! Their favourite family sport is downhill skiing and when they are not in an arena watching hockey or ringette, they are at a baseball diamond cheering Jack and Julia on.

Meet Samantha

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Samantha Forani

Samantha Forani

Samantha joined ML6 in April 2018, bringing with her two plus years of recruitment experience in the administrative and industrial sectors. Samantha believes in building meaningful relationships with clients to better understand their needs and connect them to top talent, ensuring a successful and long-lasting relationship. Samantha graduated from McMaster University with an Honors BA in English and Cultural Studies. While at McMaster, Samantha dedicated much of her free time to actively supporting Relay for Life, holding various roles on the committee. She helped to raise over $200,000 over a three-year period for the Canadian Cancer Society.  After school, Samantha spent a summer in the United Kingdom working in the hospitality industry, travelling, meeting new people, writing, and exploring her English roots. In her spare time, she enjoys baking, reading, hiking, and exploring craft breweries with her boyfriend.

Meet Isabelle

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Isabelle Knebel

Isabelle Knebel

Isabelle joined ML6 in January 2021 as a Senior Associate Search with a focus on Business Development. Trilingual, passionate, and positive leader with 20+ years experience helping companies, across different industries and continents, find their perfect match. Her expertise lies in building strong and long-lasting relationships with clients, Account Management and Head-Hunting. She is someone who will go the extra mile and think outside of the box to find the perfect solution for her clients. You will sometimes hear her talk about how she misses her Swiss Alps, but since 2007, she has called Canada home and found a new love in sailing on Lake Ontario with her husband and teenage son.

Meet Angela

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Angela Dravis

Angela Dravis

Angie joined the ML6 team in September of 2020 as an Associate Recruiter. Throughout her career she has been driven by helping others achieve their professional ambitions and aspirations by offering extensive experience in recruitment and consulting. She demonstrates and utilizes her exemplary record of career development, coaching, executive placement, and technical recruiting. After more than a decade in talent acquisition, she is highly skilled at driving conversations and connecting with top talent. Angie is always eager to find the humour in just about any situation and loves spending time with her daughter, husband, family, and friends. In her downtime, she can usually be found enjoying great food, engaging in conversations, and spending time with her family... or in front of the TV catching one of her favourite shows.

Meet Christian

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Christian Shewchuk

Christian Shewchuk

Christian joined ML6 in November of 2020 and brings with him 9 years of experience recruiting within the manufacturing industry working on a diverse portfolio of roles which range from skilled trades to industrial management. Christian attended Mohawk College in Hamilton where he achieved his Diploma in Advertising which ultimately allowed him to gain access into the recruiting industry where he found his niche. Christian currently lives in Stoney Creek with his wife, Jessica and his Chihuahua, Prim. On his downtime from the office, Christian enjoys spending time with his family, watching anything from the Star Wars or Marvel Universe and playing some of his favourite video games: Call of Duty and Assassin’s Creed.

Meet Erin

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Erin Garvin

Erin Garvin

Erin joined ML6 in January 2020, assisting with Business Development. With a passion for building and maintaining relationships, she brings over 10 years of sales and business development experience and has a strong background in a variety of industries including recruitment, management consulting, hospitality, retail and marketing. Erin graduated from The University of Guelph with an Honors BA in English and Sociology. In her spare time, you can find Erin at her family camp (what those from Northern Ontario call a cottage) with her husband, Jeff, her sons, Wyatt and Lincoln, and her goofy pup, Scoots.

Meet Joe

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Joe Howard

Joe Howard

Joe came to the Talent Acquisition world and ML6 from a background in technical sales in the UK.  Upon completing an MSc in Environmental Monitoring and Analysis at Aberystywth University, he had worked with several organisations connecting clients to technical applications in the scientific and manufacturing sectors.  Then came a stint as a Ski Instructor and a Mountain Bike guide in the mountains of British Columbia before returning to his passion for connecting people with solutions at ML6.  He can still be found in the wet mountains of BC sliding down them on tyres or skis dependant upon the season.

Meet Taylor

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Taylor McNeely

Taylor McNeely

Taylor joined ML6 in September 2021 as an Associate, Search. Taylor attended The University of Guelph where she majored in Leadership and Organizational Management, with a minor in Marketing. Taylor has a successful track record in the technology space, emphasizing the importance of building meaningful relationships with candidates, clients and co-workers. While at school, she volunteered at the Wyndham House supporting homeless and at risk youth – helping raise over $10,000 for the organization. Throughout her time at school, she maintained an active lifestyle through participation in Ice Hockey, Volleyball and Ultimate Frisbee intramurals. Her downtime is spent cycling throughout the city, playing spikeball at the park or enjoying a cold one on the dock at the cottage with friends and family.

Meet Maria

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Maria Baracaldo

Maria Baracaldo

Maria joined ML6 in February 2022 as an Associate, Technology. Maria attended Seneca College where she majored in Radio Broadcasting. She has achieved immense success in her budding career working in Talent Acquisition in the Tech space, being her candidates’ biggest advocate, her clients’ confidant and partner and building strong relationships with her co-workers. Maria previously worked in the hospitality industry as a Front of House Manager where she gained experience as a Team Leader spearheading training initiatives and taking pride in mentoring her staff. She finds many parallels coming from a Service Industry background where she built strong relationships ensuring repeat business. Her downtime is spent enjoying live music and travelling the world with her family!

Meet Yann

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Yann Callender

Yann Callender

Yann joined ML6 in June 2022 to lead the Mining Division. He is an experienced bilingual Account Manager & Recruiter with 10+ years’ experience handling small, medium & large volume Mining & Engineering accounts across North America and around the world. His excellent customer service skills allow him to build and continually develop long-term business relationships based on trust and proven performance. He is a results-driven Recruitment Professional with extensive experience managing accounts and recruiting within the domestic and international mining industry. A firm believer in working towards service excellence and driving ML6’s culture of success through long term partnerships, Yann is directly accountable for the integrity, productivity, performance and continual improvement of the Mining Division at ML6. Yann graduated from Sheffield Hallam University in the UK with a bachelor’s degree in International Business and French, and spent a semester studying at the prestigious IPAG Business School in Nice, France. Outside the office you’ll find Yann watching his beloved Liverpool football club, playing sports, or hanging out with his wife and dog.

Meet Spencer

Spencer Cushing Spencer Cushing

Spencer Cushing

Spencer Cushing

Spencer joined ML6 in July 2022 as a Senior Associate. He brings over two years of recruitment experience across various sectors such as: technology, food & beverage, consumer goods, medical device, non-profit, and industrial manufacturing. Spencer holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Trinity Western University with a specialization in marketing. Spencer uses his upbeat and gregarious nature to build strong relationships with candidates and clients alike. He relentlessly seeks to provide tailored and customized talent solutions that grow the bottom line. Spencer lives in Waterdown with his wife Shauna and puppy Pumpkin. In his spare time Spencer enjoys to golf, spend quality time with friends and family, and anxiously watch his Buffalo Bills and Sabres.

Meet Monique

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Monique Lemmer

Monique Lemmer

Monique joined ML6 in October 2022. She earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and German with a minor in French from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Monique worked at the Alliance Francaise of Port Elizabeth as a French and German teacher prior to immigrating to Canada. Since then, she has placed her focus on her family, managing and organizing their busy schedules. Monique currently resides in rural Burlington with her husband, 4 children and a menagerie of pets including 2 dogs, 4 snakes, a hamster and a brood of chickens.

Meet Brandon

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Brandon Murray

Brandon Murray

Brandon rejoined ML6 in January 2023, bringing with him over four years of recruitment experience in the Technology sector. Brandon is passionate about all thing tech and loves talking to both clients and candidates alike about the latest trends in the industry. He prides himself on bringing a genuine curiosity and passion to conversations with candidates to fully understand their needs and help connect them to the right employer. Brandon holds a Master’s Degree in Sociology from Queen’s University and a Post Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management from Humber College. Interestingly, this is not the first time that Brandon has worked as part of the ML6 team. He started his recruiting career with ML6 in 2018 after graduating from school. Brandon lives in Waterdown with his wife Charlotte, daughter Matilda, and dog Kiki. Outside of work, Brandon enjoys playing collectible card games with friends, such as Magic the Gathering, and working on improving his golf game so that he can one day beat his Father-in-Law at a round!

Meet Connor

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Connor Fletcher

Connor Fletcher

Connor joined ML6 in February 2023 as a Senior Associate, bringing 4 years of previous recruiting experience with him. He has focused on a diverse portfolio of roles supporting many industries and has a strong specialization in sales and healthcare recruitment. Connor has successfully partnered with early-stage startups and Fortune 500 accounts, providing strategic advice on talent strategy and growth for his clients. Connor completed his bachelor’s degree at Carleton University in Ottawa after which he attended Humber College in Etobicoke where he achieved his Post-Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management. Connor currently lives in Alberta with his fiancée and Boston Terrier / Pug mix, Dobby. Outside of the office, Connor enjoys spending time with family and friends and can often be found playing guitar, snowboarding, hiking, and traveling.

Meet Samantha

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Samantha West

Samantha West

Samantha joined ML6 in March 2023 as the Director of Engineering. With over a decade of experience in the recruitment industry, Samantha specializes in Engineering recruitment within heavy industries, construction, and consulting engineering. Sam works closely with clients and candidates to understand their unique projects in any sector and acts as a personal consultant for their staffing and work resource needs. The human element of the business is particularly important to her.

Sam holds a degree in Sociology and Criminology from the University of Guelph and brings a unique perspective on the dynamics of organizations and how they impact the people within them. When she's not at work, Sam spends time with her husband and their two active young boys, who love sports. They enjoy going on family hikes with their dog, Scout and are avid entertainment enthusiasts, including record collectors. In the summer, you can find Sam attending a variety of live music events or relaxing by the pool.

Meet Brittani

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Brittani Stevenson

Brittani Stevenson

Brittani joined ML6 in 2023 as a Senior Associate on the Engineering Team. Brittani began her Talent Acquisition career in the agency space as an Account Manager supporting Engineering and Manufacturing clients throughout Ontario. She then transitioned to internal corporate recruitment as a Talent Acquisition Manager in the construction, industrial, utility, and renewable energy sectors. Having been a member of her company’s Junior Executive Team and a Keynote Speaker for the Brock University DECA All Star Summit, Brittani brings strong business acumen to her work. From Apprentice to VP, Brittani is experienced and passionate about strategic and proactive talent acquisition. Her positive, results-driven attitude has her always looking for creative strategies to bring high-performing candidates to the table. Brittani has an innate ability to quickly build rapport with clients and candidates with a genuine desire to form meaningful relationships rooted in trust, empathy, and authenticity.

Outside of the office, Brittani is a self-professed gym rat and foodie. If she’s not working up a sweat or checking out a unique restaurant, she’s likely plugged into the latest self-growth podcast, reading, travelling, or spending time with family and friends.

Founder’s Message

I founded ML6 as an enabler of growth. With this singular focus, we have evolved into an agency that performs in direct alignment with the needs of our clients – dynamic organizations that represent the future of the Canadian economy, innovation and progress. In short, the companies that are shaping our future.

ML6 drives growth and manages change through people. In a world being overrun by technology and automation, we become a pure, live extension of your team and your brand. We recognize and accept the responsibility of our role as the guardian of the unique culture that got you to where you are today. You will count on us to reduce risk, decrease stress and provide the advice you require to make sound talent decisions with complete confidence.

We put in the time, implement the best talent practices, and work proactively to enable your success, through people.

Your partner in success.

Michael Lemmer

CEO & Founder

Core Values

Inspired

We’re energized by our work and give it our all.

Real

We are who we are because to us there’s no other way.

Bold

We aren’t afraid to take risks in the pursuit of what’s best.

Invested

We do what we say and say what we do.
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Community Involvement

Building extraordinary employer communities wouldn’t be complete without a focus on making a difference in the lives of youth, families, people and other businesses in the communities we serve. We strive to volunteer our time and share our knowledge through a few key initiatives each year. And we continue to explore other opportunities to engage our team and leverage our collective expertise.

Over the years, we have participated in:

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Michael was a python in the 2019 Python’s Pit, a competition for students in Halton, Hamilton and Peel Regions, to pitch their business concepts and product ideas in front of a live audience and panel of business leaders.

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Michael and Jeff spent a day conducting mock interviews with first-year Management Co-op students at the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus. We were blown away by the calibre of these students and were grateful for the opportunity to participate. We are excited to see what the future hold for this cohort of future talent.

recruitment ML6 Community Involvement Holiday Helpers

Holiday Helpers has been bringing holiday cheer to families in need for over 20 years. We participated by sponsoring a family in 2019 with each team member and the company donating gifts for the family’s baby.

recruitment ML6 Community Involvement Burlington Chamber of Commerce

We are an active member of the BCC, connecting with fellow local business leaders and participating in local events.

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ML6 Careers

Fostering a Great Place to Work Starts Here

While we take the careers of job seekers and our clients’ recruitment solutions seriously, ourselves? Not so much. It is fast-paced and autonomous, but we like to have fun at work. Team outings have included a wine tasting, an escape room experience and an arcade day. Our kitchen is well-stocked and we host a happy hour every Friday afternoon. We’re a place that provides challenge, growth, and constant learning. We demonstrate respect for all, encourage each other and celebrate milestones.

Comprehensive Benefits

Amazing Vacation Package

Flexibility

Autonomy

Growth

If you are interested in learning more about our company, please drop us a line and tell us what an awesome work environment is to you.

Prerequisites: Must be a people-person, a self-starter and team player. A love of dogs would be nice too!

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