Breckenhill

Consultant Testimonials
Whether your needs are for contracted or permanent resources, or that highly qualified executive to lead your organization, Breckenhill has the right certified professional for you!

Consultant Testimonials

This is what our consultants have to say about us...

Kelly Cooper - Communications Expert Kelly Cooper
Communications Expert


Andy Oliver has an excellent handle on the client base in Ottawa. His knowledge about the procurement process combined with his engaging personality, make it easy for any consultant to want to work with Breckenhill. I have recommended Breckenhill to other consultants I know and will continue to do so in the years to come.

Peter J. Traversy BA PolSci, CFM - Executive in Financial and Strategic Planning Peter J. Traversy BA PolSci, CFM
Executive in Financial and Strategic Planning


During my thirty year career in the federal public service, much of which I spent as a Senior Financial Executive, there were numerous occasions when I required either contract support or temporary help to meet the challenges of the day. Finding the right fit in terms of credentials, experience and, perhaps more importantly, chemistry with the team dynamic was absolutely critical. These resources have to hit the ground running as contributing team members, from day one.

Although I am now retired from the public service I still enjoy the challenge of helping organizations deal with some of the complex strategic issues that are today's reality. In seeking a company that could match my experience and talents with client needs I was attracted to Breckenhill because of their solid reputation and total commitment to client satisfaction, to ensuring that they provide the right resource for the job and the right fit for the client organization.

Thanks to Andy Oliver and the Breckenhill team I have been able to put my experience and skills to use in dealing with a broad range issues, projects, and operational challenges. Moreover, Breckenhill handles the administrative end of things in a seamless, professional manner.

Margaret Lavictoire CA, CBV - Executive in Financial and Audit Management Margaret Lavictoire CA, CBV
Executive in Financial and Audit Management


Breckenhill takes the time to establish and grow relationships with clients and consultants so they are in a position to meet the client needs by identifying the best experienced professionals for each engagement.




Tom Scott MSc, CFA - Executive in Corporate Strategy Tom Scott MSc, CFA
Executive in Corporate Strategy


I have had the pleasure to work with Breckenhill over the past three years since my retirement from the federal government. I have found Breckenhill to be remarkable agents for executive-management consultants seeking challenging and innovative tasks to aid federal-government clients in diverse fields such as defence procurement, security management, financial and expenditure management and strategic program reviews. In many of these specialist areas, they provide the vital bridge between the knowledgeable and experienced executive consultant and the departmental or agency manager with a particular and often unique problem requiring special procurement arrangements. I found that their attention to details, and a constant review on progress and successes, were encouraging to the executive consultant and built confidence with the clients. Further, I found that relationship building was a key aspect of Breckenhill’s corporate approach and brought teamwork into assignments not often seen elsewhere in the procurement world.

Adèle Shaughnessy - Former Executive - Federal Government - Director, Programs Adèle Shaughnessy
Former Executive - Federal Government - Director, Programs


I first met Andy Oliver while I was Director in the federal government. I was impressed by Andy’s regular check-in calls that marketed the talents of available Breckenhill consultants. I contacted Andy shortly after my retirement and have been working as a business consultant through Breckenhill since 2015.

Andy and Bill are trusted partners with a solid reputation and track record for sustaining positive relationships with both clients and consultants. They understand the public sector landscape and are fully knowledgeable about public procurement principles and contracting vehicles.

I appreciate the ease, flexibility and independence of our business relationship. Client contracts are initiated by Breckenhill or through consultant directed efforts. Their internal business processes are efficient and work well. I am glad to be part of a successful team!

Claude Beaulé - Access to Information and Privacy Specialist Claude Beaulé
Access to Information and Privacy Specialist


I have had the pleasure of working with Breckenhill on many occasions during the past five years. I find them to be extremely professional and thorough in their approach. They are pleasant and easy to work with and they have always done an excellent job representing my interests and promoting my skills and experience as a privacy consultant, which resulted in some long term contracts with the federal government. They have always paid me promptly and accurately on the submission of invoices. For these reasons, I am looking forward to continue to work with Breckenhill and I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending them to all my colleagues or to any contractors.

Philip Kurys MA Econ - Executive in Strategic Policy Philip Kurys MA Econ
Executive in Strategic Policy


As a consultant, I have been very impressed with Breckenhill. It is a well respected organization with a proven track record in securing meaningful and challenging assignments. Breckenhill can certainly be counted upon for satisfying client needs in a highly professional manner.



Allan Smith CA, MBA, CFP - Executive in Financial,Risk and Audit Management Allan Smith CA, MBA, CFP
Executive in Financial,Risk and Audit Management


Breckenhill takes the time to fully appreciate its Consultants strengths and to truly understand the client’s business. Their professional approach match’s the client’s needs to the right advice and consultation services available. As a result of their dependability and hard-work they have become invaluable to everyone with whom they do business.