OUR PEOPLE

EIM Professionals

 

Janet Tran

Managing Director

Licensed Real Estate Agent and Licensed Insurance Broker

Janet Tran

Founder

Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant

Janet is a highly qualified professional with expertise in insurance and real estate. She had dedicated many years to studying and mastering these fields, earning both her insurance and real estate licenses. As a result, she was well-equipped to help individuals and businesses navigate the complex world of insurance and real estate.

Janet had a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing her clients.  She was equipped to help them not only with their immediate needs, but also with their long-term goals and aspirations.  For many of her clients, Janet was a trusted advisor and a valuable asset, able to provide guidance and support as they navigated the complexities of these fields.

Overall, Janet was one of the most knowledgeable and experienced professionals in the Insurance and Real Estate industries.  Her clients trusted her implicitly to help them with everything from securing comprehensive insurance coverage to finding the perfect home or commercial property.  Janet’s expertise and professionalism were the cornerstone of her success, and she was widely regarded as one of the best in her field.

Janet’s decision to open her own recruitment company, EIM Consultant Services Inc. was a natural progression of her success in the insurance  and Real Estate industries.  With her expertise in navigating complex regulatory environments and her commitment to helping her clients achieve their goals, Janet was uniquely equipped to succeed in the highly competitive world of recruitment.

Through EIM, Janet was able to leverage her experience and industry connections to help employers across Canada find the best talent from around the world.  Whether they were looking for highly-skilled workers to fill specialized positions or for entry-level staff to help support their operations, Janet’s clients knew that they could count on EIM  to deliver.

In addition to its work with the employers, EIM also partnered with Education institutions to help bring international students to Canada.  Janet recognized the importance of Education in helping individuals achieve their long-term goals, and was passionate about helping students from around the world access the best education opportunities in Canada.

Overall, EIM was a testament to Janet’s expertise, professionalism and commitment to helping other succeed.  Through her work with the company, she was able to continue making a positive impact on the lives and careers of individuals and business alike.

Alan John Ford Ballak

President of TNC (Trade Network Canada)

Mr. Alan John Ford Ballak

President of TNC (Trade Network Canada)

He spent 17 years as Trade Commissioner with the Government of Canada.
 
Prior to that Mr. Ballak was doing consulting and resource project management work in Asia for the government of Malaysia, and in Thailand, the Philippines , Africa and Caribbean  for various Engineering consulting firms (in forestry, agriculture and aquaculture).
 
Alan J.F. Ballak has an academic background in environmental technology and engineering in Ontario, Canada. He majored in resource management and minored in transportation systems. He also has worked as a research scientist in Canada and Malaysia and has several papers to his credit.
 
Following his first private sector assignments overseas, in 1989, he received an MBA in a Michigan University USA majoring in marketing economics, minored in finance. Therefore in addition to trade,  part of Mr. Ballak’s Trade Commissioner mandate was working with the investment file: ie.  companies investing into Canada FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) and CDIA (Canadian Direct Investment Abroad).
 
Mr. Ballak’s unique academic and experience in private and public sector gives him expertise in the trade and investment in the following sectors: business, trade and investment, automotive and transportation, forestry, agro-forestry, environmental engineering,  project and resource engineering, building products and construction.
 
Mr. Ballak in particular with his experience as Trade Commissioner and the private sector brings to EIM Consulting his vast contacts and “connexons”  in the business community and with international business associations.
 
With the ongoing  convergence of the 5 pillars of international growth for Canada, Mr. Ballak has been engaged and partnering with EIM Consulting for the past 2 years re: match-matching of trade and investment with immigration opportunities.

Jim Metcalfe

Former Foreign Service Officer

Jim Metcalfe

Former Foreign Service Officer

James has 25 years of experience with the Government of Canada working as a Foreign Service Officer in Ottawa and overseas, first as a Visa Officer and then as a Consul and Officer in Charge in Canadian Embassies and Consulates in Europe, Australia and the United States as well as tours of duty in Ottawa.
 
In 1993 he left the government and established his own successful consulting firm in Toronto. In 2005 he moved to Pace Law Firm with his team to establish an Immigration department. In 2017 he retired from Pace but remains active by assisting several law firms and consultants on complex immigration cases in the Toronto area.
 
With his experience as a Visa Officer, Canadian Consul, and as a Consultant, he has assisted thousands of people to immigrate and to live, work, and study in Canada. His work has required extensive travel throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. James’ knowledge of immigration law and procedures has resulted in an expertise to analyze issues and resolve complex problems quickly.