For 30 years, a team of professionals has shown up every day to do something quietly remarkable: connect talented people who were being overlooked with employers willing to give them a real chance. More than 16,000 job seekers later, that mission has not changed. What has changed is everything around it: the team, the technology, the labour market, the faces, the stories, and the hard-earned lessons that only come from three decades of showing up for people at some of the most pivotal moments of their professional lives.
To mark the 30th anniversary milestone, we asked the faces who make Career Edge what it is and to share what this work means to them. What they said is honest, specific, and sometimes surprising. Across different roles, different years of tenure, and different reasons for joining, a common thread emerged: this is work that gets under your skin in the best way. You come for the mission and stay because of the people, both the ones you help and the ones you work beside.
This is their anniversary, too. And these are their words.
Jeff Lazenby
President & CEO
Career Edge, to me, represents the power of potential meeting opportunity. Over the past 30 years, it has created meaningful pathways for individuals to gain real work experience, build confidence, and launch careers that may not have otherwise been within reach.
What continues to stand out to me is the dual impact of our work. We are not only helping individuals realize their potential, but also enabling organizations to access diverse, capable talent that strengthens their teams and, ultimately, our broader workforce.
Leading Career Edge is a privilege because the work goes far beyond any one program or initiative. It’s about opening doors, changing life trajectories, and creating lasting impact, one opportunity at a time.
Kyle Gray
VP Finance & Operations
Career Edge’s 30th anniversary is a testament to the difference and long lasting impact it has made in Canadian life. I am thankful that I have the opportunity to contribute to and be a part of this great legacy. Thankful to our amazing team that continues to change lives each and every day. Cheers to Career Edge on this great milestone and to many more!
Saradha Swaminathan
Talent Specialist
Happy 30th anniversary, Career Edge!! You believed in my potential when it mattered most. For me, this milestone represents more than time, it represents opportunity, possibility, and transformation. I am grateful my journey is part of the many lives you’ve changed, and proud to be part of this incredible community!!!
Jasveen Kaur
Talent Specialist-Team Lead
Career Edge to me is more than an organization – it’s a purpose-driven community that opens doors where they seemed closed. Being part of this mission, helping individuals take their first steps into meaningful careers, has been deeply fulfilling. Every placement, every success story, carries a sense of impact that goes beyond numbers.
I got my first opportunity in the Canadian market through Career Edge 5 years ago as a skilled newcomer. This journey has been incredible, teaching resilience, empathy, and the importance of staying committed even during challenging times. Career Edge not only gave me a role but also a platform to make a difference. As we celebrate 30 years, I feel grateful to be part of this journey and proud of the impact we continue to create. Here’s to many more years of empowering the talent, breaking barriers, and changing lives.
Bavneen Anand
Marketing Specialist
Here’s wishing Career Edge a very happy 30 years of impact, growth, and opportunity.
While in marketing, I’ve had the privilege of helping share the stories that define this organization, stories of potential unlocked, barriers broken, and careers launched.
Every campaign, every message, and every success story reflects the powerful mission that has guided Career Edge for three decades. Here’s to 30 years of making a difference and to many more ahead.
Tamara Stone
Payroll & Human Resources Coordinator, PCP
Career Edge is a great place to work. They care about and support their employees while also challenging them to grow. This was my first job out of college and I really appreciate Career Edge taking a chance on me. The best decision ever made for both of us. Thank you!
Fauziyyah Randera
Accounting Coordinator
To me, Career Edge represents opportunity and growth. Looking back on my journey here, I am most grateful for the supportive environment that encourages us to evolve professionally while staying true to our mission. Happy 30th anniversary to a team that truly makes an impact.
Shreya Goyal
Programmer Analyst
I heartily congratulate Career Edge on successfully completing such a remarkable journey and for playing a pivotal role in launching the careers of so many individuals from diverse backgrounds. Your commitment to empowering talent and fostering opportunities across different demographics is truly inspiring. Wishing you many more impactful, powerful, and fulfilling years ahead.
Marwa ElMorsy
Senior Marketing and Strategy Lead
