Privacy Policy

Last Updated on June 10, 2007

General Information
We provide recruitment and human resource consultancy services.

We deal with two different groups:

Candidates:  Individuals who register with us to assist them with the next step in their career.
Clients:  Employers who register with us to assist them find exceptional candidates.

Personal Information Collected:
"Personal Information" is personally identifiable information, including but not limited to:

• Name
• Address
• Contact details – mailing address, telephone number and/or email address
• Resume
• Business References
• Test Results – typing, data entry, mathematical skills, etc.

Method of collection of Personal Information:
We collect personal information through fair and lawful means and personal information is subject to our privacy policies. Information is collected from a wide variety of sources, which includes resumes dropped off in person, received by fax or e-mail.

• References are obtained through telephone conversations and written reference letters
• Candidate application forms received from candidates by fax, e-mail and in person
• Client information is collected by our internal staff and volunteered by our clients in order to provide them with our services

The reason:
Personal information is only collected in order to provide services through our organization to our candidates and clients and not for any other purposes.
Only relevant information is collected, to fulfill the needs and requirements to facilitate the services we offer.

The use:
We use personal information regarding candidates to place them in job with our clients. This information may be used by any internal staff member and may be sent to clients interviewing potential candidates for positions. Information regarding our clients is used only to provide our HR services. Personal information is never sold or passed on to outside organizations or individuals for purposes other than providing our services.

Where is it stored and how it is kept secure?
Storage of paper based personal information is maintained in our offices. Electronic information is stored in our computer systems. Copies of files are kept to a minimum and all information, where possible, is included or scanned into our database in order to maintain the most current and accurate information and to minimize paper documentation.

Who is the Personal Information is disclosed to?
We limit the information gathered to Catalyst Consultants’ staff and/or persons authorized by law.

How do I access or complain about Personal Information?
Contact our Privacy Coordinator, in writing, and provide your name, contact details and the details of your specific concern.
Please direct correspondence to:

Privacy Coordinator
Catalyst Consultants
316-2170 Sherobee Road
Mississauga, ON
L5A 3P8

The Privacy Co-ordinator will investigate your concern and respond within 30 days. Protecting your privacy is very important to us. We treat your personal information with the utmost respect and in accordance with this Privacy Policy. We welcome any suggestions or comments about our Privacy Policy.