About Hire Power Co

Where emotional intelligence meets HR expertise to create meaningful connections between people and organizations.

Founder portrait

Vanessa Lowe

Founder & Principal Consultant

Our Founder's Journey

After 20 years in various industries, Vanessa Lowe recognized a critical gap in the recruitment industry: the sole emphasis on technical skills at the expense of emotional intelligence and cultural fit.

Frustrated by seeing talented candidates mismatched with companies where they couldn't thrive, Vanessa founded Hire Power Co in 2020 with a mission to transform hiring through emotional intelligence.

With the help of EQi assessments, Vanessa brings a unique ability to read people and understand organizational dynamics. This insight, combined with deep expertise in BC labour laws, creates a powerful advantage for our clients.

"Our goal isn't just to fill positions," Vanessa explains. "It's to create lasting, productive relationships where both employees and employers can grow and succeed together."

Our Differentiator

The Power of Emotional Intelligence

We go beyond traditional recruitment metrics to understand what really makes people and organizations thrive.

Insightful Assessment

Our EQ-i 2.0 certified assessments reveal candidates' emotional strengths and development areas that traditional interviews miss.

Cultural Alignment

We analyze organizational culture and team dynamics to ensure candidates will thrive in your specific environment.

Proven Results

Our placements have 42% higher retention rates and 35% faster time-to-productivity than industry averages.

Experience the EQ Difference

Ready to see how emotional intelligence can transform your hiring process? Schedule a consultation to learn more about our approach.

Our Foundation

Core Values That Drive Us

These principles guide every decision we make and every relationship we build.

People First

We believe organizations thrive when they prioritize their people. Every recommendation we make considers the human impact first.

Integrity

We're committed to ethical practices, transparency, and doing what's right—even when no one is watching.

Expertise

We maintain rigorous standards of professional knowledge, staying current with HR best practices and BC regulations.

Empathy

We listen deeply and seek to understand before offering solutions. Every interaction is approached with compassion.

Growth

We're committed to continuous learning and improvement, both for ourselves and for our clients.

Impact

We measure success by the positive difference we make in people's careers and organizations' success.

Our Team

Meet the Experts

A dedicated team passionate about creating meaningful connections.

Vanessa Lowe

Vanessa Lowe

Founder & Principal Consultant

Insight leader with 10+ years HR leadership experience. Specializes in executive placements and organizational development.

Our Journey

Milestones & Achievements

Founded Hire Power Co

June 2018

Launched with a vision to transform recruitment through emotional intelligence and deep HR expertise.

First Major Client

March 2019

Secured a contract with a 200-employee tech firm, validating our unique approach to recruitment.

EQ-i Certification

November 2019

Vanessa completed EQ-i 2.0 certification, adding scientific rigor to our emotional intelligence assessments.

Team Expansion

May 2020

Grew to a team of three specialists, adding compliance and talent acquisition expertise.

100+ Placements

Present

Successfully placed over 100 candidates with industry-leading retention rates and satisfaction scores.