In 2004, I was approached by a recruitment firm for an HR position at SPI. I didn’t know the company very well, but I was curious, so I agreed to meet the President, Martin Tremblay. His vision for the company and his values convinced me that SPI was the place for me.
Passionate about HR, I worked as an HR Director for nine years. During those years, I often discussed the future, my interests and my development with Martin. I was interested in practically every department. Having different interests, an operational side and with Martin believing in my abilities, SPI gave me my chance in operations as GM of the fire division. I was excited but also a little apprehensive. Was it an easy road? NO. Did I learn and grow? YES. The best advice I was given when I started this job: “In the first few months, there will be mornings when you ask yourself what you did? Why did you change? Why leave comfort behind? But don’t worry, because after a while, all that will pass, and you’ll feel grown up.” Those mornings came and went, but after a year, I felt I was in the right place. The discussions between Martin and me continued, and we talked about the next challenge: sales/marketing, an area I hadn’t touched that much. So, after three years in the fire division, I decided to accept the position of VP, Customer Solutions. After three years in this position, I was awarded the position of COO and then, in 2020, that of President.
After all these years at SPI, I’m as motivated as I was on day one, and even more so, I’d say. I’m a person who thrives on challenges and variety, and SPI has motivated me in that respect. The company is ready to offer many opportunities, and it’s up to each and every one of us to seize them.
- Kim Levesque