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Meet your executive partner

Thoughtful leadership.
Grounded in experience.

Lina Bil, MBA, CPHR, CLC · Founder & CEO · Fractional CHRO & Leadership Consultant

Lina Bil, MBA, CPHR, CLC

Based in Edmonton. Connected to business across Canada.

Lina Bil

Business acumen.
Human understanding.
Practical follow-through.

Lina partners with owners and executive teams to strengthen the people side of business, from strategic direction and organization design to the everyday systems that support performance.

Lina brings 15+ years of leadership experience and broad consulting experience across industries, including construction, automotive, hospitality, manufacturing, oil and gas, financial and professional services, healthcare, sales and retail, non-profit organizations, and other sectors. Her experience spans entrepreneurial businesses, small and mid-sized organizations and large publicly traded companies, bringing an adaptable perspective to different operating demands, leadership structures and people priorities.

Her experience across complex businesses informs a practical approach: understand the organization, clarify the priorities and work alongside leadership to implement solutions that fit.

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Education & professional grounding

A broad perspective.
A strong foundation.

  • Master of Business Administration · Athabasca University
  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology · University of British Columbia
  • Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR)
  • Certified Leadership Coach (CLC)
  • Certified Harrison Assessments Consultant
  • Human Resources Management Diploma · VCC
  • Certified facilitator · The Five Behaviors® of a Cohesive Team

Lina’s MBA research focused on Mindful Leadership. Her work connects business strategy, psychology and practical leadership development.

Experience across complex businesses

From entrepreneurial teams
to public companies.

The scale changes. The need for thoughtful leadership remains.

Her work encompasses people strategy, multi-site operations, HR transformation, organizational change and leadership development. She supports owners and executive teams through ongoing fractional CHRO roles and interim executive arrangements, combining strategic direction with practical implementation.

She brings a broad business perspective while staying close to the people, systems and day-to-day decisions that determine how the organization performs.

A leadership team discussing business priorities

Rooted in community

Local connection.
A national perspective.

Based in Edmonton’s Strathcona neighbourhood, Elevate serves organizations across Canada, with a strong connection to Western Canadian business. Virtual meetings, client-site visits and travel are available by arrangement.

Lina is a member of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce and has contributed to the HR profession as Chair of CPHR Alberta’s Edmonton Committee and as a mentor.

10Years of Elevate Talent Solutions
2016-2026
Professionals connecting in a welcoming meeting setting

Purpose

People. Purpose.
Positive impact.

We support leaders in making thoughtful decisions, strengthening culture, and creating environments where people thrive. Elevate Talent Solutions exists to translate values into practice. To help leaders and organizations build healthier, more human workplaces by aligning people, purpose, and performance. Our purpose is rooted in service, community, and putting our skills towards positive impact.

Mission

Values into practice.

Through strategic HR consulting, fractional CHRO advisory work, leadership development, executive and leadership coaching, and organizational design, we help organizations strengthen their people systems, align culture with business strategy, and support sustainable growth.

We aim to set new standards in HR excellence by combining innovation with practical execution, delivering tailored solutions that drive engagement, performance, and wellbeing. Our work focuses on creating lasting impact for our clients by helping them develop motivated, aligned, and high-performing teams.

Our values

What guides our work.

Innovation

Embracing creativity and forward-thinking to continuously evolve our HR solutions and strategies.

Integrity

Upholding the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and transparency in all our business dealings.

Excellence

A steadfast commitment to delivering superior services and achieving outstanding results for our clients.

Collaboration

Building strong, collaborative relationships with clients and partners, based on mutual respect and open communication.

Inclusivity

Championing diversity and striving to create inclusive environments where all voices are heard and valued.

Compassion

Demonstrating genuine care and understanding for the needs and challenges of both our clients and their employees.

Mindfulness

Encouraging a mindful approach to business, fostering awareness, focus, and thoughtful decision-making in all aspects of our work.

Resilience

Displaying adaptability and resilience, effectively navigating through challenges and embracing change.

Mountain peaks illuminated by the rising sun

A conversation is a good place to start

Build the people side
of your next chapter.

Tell Lina where you are today, and where you want to go.

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