Staff

At Trade in Motion, you are not working with a staffing agency, you are partnering with a team of specialists dedicated exclusively to the workforce challenges of the North American mining industry.

We understand that every workforce decision has a direct impact on safety, productivity, operational continuity, and long-term business success.

We do more than fill positions. We help mining companies build resilient, future-ready workforce. As a specialized Workforce Strategy Advisory firm, we partner with CEOs, COOs, CHROs, and operational leaders to anticipate workforce risks, develop long-term talent strategies through our Executive Workforce Advisory Program, and build high-performing, diverse teams that keep exploration and mining operations running safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

When you work with Trade in Motion, you gain a trusted strategic partner with deep mining experience, data-driven workforce intelligence, and comprehensive Cross-Border Workforce Solutions. Our mission is to help your organization make informed workforce decisions that strengthen operational performance today while preparing for the workforce demands of tomorrow.

Get to know our team

  • Gabriela Castro-Smith

    Gabriela Castro-Smith

    Founder & Chief Executive Officer

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  • Sipele Alapai

    Sipele Alapai

    Director of Talent Acquisition

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  • Michael R. Smith

    Michael R. Smith

    Principal Geologist

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  • Omar Castro

    Omar Castro

    Director of Media

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