Heather Smierciak

Heather Smierciak is an accomplished leader in talent management and acquisition with extensive experience in executive recruitment across various sectors. Currently serving as Director of Leadership & Talent Management at Scotiabank since March 2020, Heather provides strategic guidance on talent initiatives for multiple business lines. Prior roles at Scotiabank include Director of Executive Talent Acquisition and Sourcing, where Heather established executive recruitment processes and drove diversity and inclusion efforts. With a background at Deloitte Canada as Senior National Sourcing & Research Lead, Heather developed and implemented nationwide talent sourcing strategies. Previous experience includes senior positions at Ambit Search, Fidelity Investments, and roles in real estate and reporting. Heather holds a Bachelor's degree in Bioethics and English from the University of Toronto and a Master of Library and Information Science from Western University.