Career Transition
& Outplacement
Career Transition
Restructuring, role eliminations, and employee terminations are difficult moments for any organization. We’re here to help you through it, every step of the way.
We work directly with HR teams and leaders to plan and support employee transitions with consistency and professionalism. From preparing for employee notifications to supporting individuals after an exit, our role is to help make a difficult process more respectful, structured, and human-centred.
Support for Organizations
We work directly with HR teams and leaders to plan and support employee transitions with consistency and professionalism. From preparing for employee notifications to supporting individuals after an exit, our role is to help make a difficult process more respectful, structured, and human-centred. We work alongside your organization through every stage of employee transition, from planning and preparation to employee notifications, leadership guidance, and follow-up coaching.
We help leaders prepare for difficult conversations while supporting employees with dignity, clarity, and practical direction throughout the process.
Our programs are designed to reduce uncertainty, provide internal teams with the support they need, and help ensure transitions are handled in a thoughtful, structured, and consistent way.
Why Offer Career Transition Support:
- Protects organizational reputation during sensitive change
- Supports respectful and dignified employee exits
- Helps leaders and HR teams feel prepared before employee notifications take place
- Provides immediate support during difficult conversations and the emotional moments that follow
- Gives impacted employees clear next steps so they are not left on their own
- Helps maintain morale and trust within teams
- Demonstrates accountability, care, and respect as an organization
Why Gilker McRae?
Human Connection
Our programs are built on the belief that people need people. Career transition is a human experience, and having someone there to listen, guide, challenge, and support the next step is what makes the difference.
Alberta-Based
Being local means we’re nearby when you need us. Our presence across Alberta allows us to respond quickly and helps us bring a real understanding of the local job market, industries and workplace realities.
Career transition is deeply personal. Organizations need a clear process, and individuals need support that feels practical, respectful, and human.
At Gilker McRae, one-to-one coaching is at the centre of our approach. Each participant works with an experienced coach and has access to tools and resources that support their transition, including a career portal, workshops, webinars, assessments, resume and LinkedIn support, and AI-supported career resources.
We offer different levels of support depending on the individual’s role, the complexity of the transition, and the organization’s goals.
Foundational Support
Foundational support is designed for individuals who need early structure, reassurance, and practical direction as they begin a career transition.
Support may include onboarding, workshops, career resources, coaching check-ins, and guidance to help individuals understand where to start and what to prioritize next.
Contact UsCore Career Transition Programs
Our core career transition programs provide more dedicated one-to-one coaching throughout the transition process.
Coaching is tailored to each individual and may include career direction, resume and LinkedIn development, interview preparation, networking strategy, job search planning, and decision-making support.
Contact UsExecutive Career Transition
Executive career transition support is designed for senior leaders navigating more complex career decisions and next-step planning.
Support may include executive branding, resume and LinkedIn development, interview preparation, networking strategy, negotiation guidance, board positioning, and support through senior-level opportunities.
Contact UsRetirement Readiness
Our retirement readiness program supports individuals and couples as they prepare for the transition into retirement.
We help participants explore lifestyle options, assess readiness, and build a practical plan for what comes next.
Lifestyle Evaluation
We encourage individuals to take a multidimensional look at their retirement plans, including health, relationships, leisure activities, and personal development.
What’s Next?
Transitioning from full-time employment may involve continuing some work like serving on boards, working part-time, or volunteering. Our program helps evaluate these options in the context of overall goals.
Finances
We provide tools to review finances and prepare for working with a financial planner. Drafting a thoughtful plan can give individuals the freedom they want in retirement.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should we bring in career transition/outplacement support?
Career transition support is helpful any time you are letting someone go and want to handle it with as much care as possible. We can support the planning, the meeting itself, and what happens afterwards.
Do you provide support on the day of employee notifications?
Yes. We can provide in person or virtual support before, during, and after employee notifications. Our role is to help leaders feel prepared and make sure employees have someone to turn to right away.
Do employees work with a real coach?
Yes. One to one coaching is at the centre of our approach. Tools, workshops, and AI supported resources are available, but they are there to support the coaching experience, not replace it.
How do we know what level of support to offer?
We can help you choose the right level of support based on the role, situation, budget, timing, and needs of the employee. Some people need immediate foundational support, while others benefit from a longer or more senior level program.
Do you provide support for senior leaders and executives?
Yes. We provide dedicated support for senior leaders and executives, including career strategy, executive branding, resume and LinkedIn positioning, interview preparation, networking, negotiation support, and senior level opportunity planning.
How do updates and confidentiality work?
We stay connected with your organization and provide general updates on engagement, participation, and outcomes. Coaching conversations remain confidential, so employees can use the support honestly while your team still has visibility into overall program activity.