NSLC Explains Hiring Process

The Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation (NSLC) has hired two new executives.

Ken Barbet, the corporation's acting president, says the new directors of distribution and of corporate communications were recruited after a thorough application process.

"Our process for hiring is well defined and is designed to select the best candidate based on merit," said Mr. Barbet. "These situations are no different."

In both cases, the positions were advertised publicly and applications were received. Twenty-one applications were received for the director of distribution position, and 68 for the director of corporate communications position.

"All applications were screened by our human resources division, and a list of interviewees prepared based on skills and abilities required for each of the positions," said Mr. Barbet.

In each case, six applicants were interviewed by a panel that included NSLC executives and an outside expert in each of the respective fields.

"We feel confident that in both instances we've selected excellent candidates who were the most qualified individuals among those who applied. I'm looking forward to having them join our executive team."

Craig Sutherland has been appointed director of distribution and Rick Perkins has been appointed director of corporate communications. Both will start their NSLC careers this month.