With over 24 years of experience in talent acquisition, Melanie Wilk is a recognized expert in executive search and recruitment for the Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations, and Health & Safety sectors.

 

As the Founder and CEO of Thrive Recruitment Inc., a niche search firm based in Richmond, B.C., Melanie specializes in helping organizations across British Columbia secure top talent for salaried individual contributor and leadership roles. Her approach goes beyond traditional recruitment—she is a strategic partner to businesses, leveraging her extensive network, deep industry insights, and a proactive headhunting methodology to deliver tailored recruitment solutions. From retained searches to fractional recruitment services, she ensures clients attract and retain the right talent to drive their operations forward.

Melanie is also a speaker and industry advocate.  She shares her expertise on emerging trends in talent acquisition, workforce challenges, and best practices in hiring. She has presented at leading industry conferences and collaborates with Manufacturing and Supply Chain leaders to shape the future of workforce development in Canada.

Known for her straightforward, solutions-driven approach, Melanie is passionate about building long-term relationships with both clients and candidates. Her success stories—many of which she shares on LinkedIn—demonstrate her ability to identify, attract, and place top talent with efficiency and precision.
When she’s not leading Thrive Recruitment, Melanie enjoys spending time with her partner and daughter in Steveston, B.C., staying active, and exploring new ways to optimize recruitment strategies using technology.