Full-service executive and professional search
firm serving clients across western Canada.

Council retained the services of James Davies of Davies Consulting Group in our search for a new CAO. Our experience was definitely a positive one. James understood our needs and brought forward excellent candidates. His professionalism throughout the entire process through to follow-up after the successful hiring is commendable. I would highly recommend Davies Consulting Group.

Councillor Elaine Fossen - Village of Forestburg

We were very pleased with the search process and dedication James demonstrated during our recent recruitment of a new CAO for Kneehill County. Council is happy with how things turned out and we are optimistic about moving forward with a solid administrative team. I would highly recommend James Davies of DCG Executive Search.

Reeve Jerry Wittstock - Kneehill County

Our most recent experience recruiting a new Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Barrhead was a positive one. James Davies was the lead on the assignment and led the process with professionalism, while providing a personal touch. The timeline and service we were hoping for was provided in spades. James demonstrated a good understanding of where we were when we began, and what we expected at the finish. Council is very pleased with the process and the outcome.

Mayor Dave McKenzie – Town of Barrhead, AB

After reviewing and assessing several executive search firms, Council decided to engage James Davies of DCG Executive Search Ltd. The process that was laid out and followed was professional, thorough, and catered to the needs of our Council. We were very pleased with not only the result, but the overall process and responsiveness James demonstrated throughout. We were also impressed with the amount of follow-up from James to confirm we had achieved a good fit.

Mayor Bill Skinner – Town of Lamont, AB

Council hired James Davies of DCG to assist the Town in finding and securing a new CAO after several unsuccessful attempts. James demonstrated an unparalleled level of professionalism and really took the time to understand the needs of Council and the Town

Mayor Marcel Michaels – Town of Hinton

After undertaking the recruitment for a new CAO on our own, Council quickly realized we were unprepared for the task, and lacked the time required to do a thorough job. We engaged DCG Executive Search and were very pleased with the quality of work and time James spent with us from start to finish. Overall it was a great experience and we saw an excellent array of quality candidates.

Reeve Stan Schulmeister – County of Paintearth

James recently provided excellent recruitment services to the City of Lloydminster during our search for a new City Manager. From the first discussions through the follow up months after the successful hiring process, James was invaluable to our new City Council and myself. I would highly recommend Davies Consulting Group to any municipality or company looking for professional executive search services.

Mayor Gerald Aalbers – City of Lloydminster

Recently I used Davies Consulting Group to fill a top level management role within our organization. The process was smooth and very professional. James worked with me to understand my wants and needs, then sourced great candidates that exceeded my expectations. He supported us through the selection and hiring process and the end result after three months on the job is what I consider the best new hire of my career. I hope to use DCG for my future senior hiring needs. James’ understanding of the municipal landscape in Western Canada is unmatched and his process is comprehensive and the results are the best I have found.

Wayne Franklin, CAO – Thorhild County

We hired DCG Executive Search to recruit a new Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Smoky Lake. The search was led by James Davies and Council was impressed with the overall search process and the quality of shortlist candidates presented. The promised tight time frame to find a new Town Manager was met and James guided us through the interviews. He knows the municipal world and is a true professional.

Mayor Hank Holowaychuk – Town of Smoky Lake

I retained the professional services of DCG and James Davies to assist in a large search assignment with an international client. James spearheaded the assignment and conducted himself in a professional manner throughout the process. I have no reservations in recommending DCG and James to any company seeking high level executive search services and guaranteed results.

Brian Thompson, President – Management Consulting House Ltd.