Ian Hopfe the HR Pro

In 2010, after experiencing racism and toxic leadership firsthand, I made a career-changing decision: to become the kind of HR professional I wish I’d had.

I returned to school while working full-time, earning a Certificate in Human Resources Management and a Bachelor of Management in HR and Labour Relations. Since 2016, I’ve been helping small businesses and leaders build respectful, high-performing workplaces—because I’ve seen the damage toxicity causes, and I know how to fix it.

My Indigenous identity and lived experience deeply inform my approach. I’m also a certified KAIROS Blanket Exercise facilitator, helping organizations take meaningful action toward reconciliation and the TRC’s 94 Calls to Action.

If your team is struggling with staff drama, turnover, or burnout—and you're ready for practical, judgment-free help—let’s talk.