Rooted in the North. Focused on people.

Clear guidance.
Stronger workplaces.
People first.

Practical human resources support for the people decisions that matter. Helping Northern Ontario employers navigate challenges and build respectful, well-managed workplaces.

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Sault Ste. Marie & Northern Ontario
Wisdom in Practice.
Respect in Every Decision.
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How we can help

HR support that meets
you where you are.

Whether you’re building your first HR processes or working through a complex employee matter, get focused support shaped around your organization.

01 / PEOPLE & WORKPLACE

Employee relations
& advisory

Thoughtful guidance for sensitive workplace situations and everyday people decisions.

  • Conflict, discipline and attendance
  • Manager coaching
  • Termination and restructuring support
02 / STRONG FOUNDATIONS

Policies &
HR infrastructure

Clear, usable tools that bring consistency to your workplace and support sound HR practices.

  • Policies and employee handbooks
  • HR health checks and process reviews
  • Job descriptions and onboarding
03 / FAIR PROCESSES

Workplace
investigations

Structured fact-finding for workplace concerns, with scope and independence considered at the outset.

  • Investigation planning
  • Interviews and evidence review
  • Reports and recommendations
04 / GROWTH & ACCOUNTABILITY

Performance
& workplace culture

Help managers set expectations, support development and strengthen workplace relationships.

  • Performance review processes
  • Improvement plans and coaching
  • Engagement and culture initiatives
05 / INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT

Leaves &
accommodation

Practical support to help employers navigate leave, disability and return-to-work processes.

  • Leave process guidance
  • Accommodation documentation
  • Return-to-work coordination
06 / BETTER SYSTEMS

HR processes
& insights

Make your people practices easier to manage as your organization grows.

  • HR metrics and reporting
  • Technology and workflow reviews
  • Hiring and selection process advice
Meet your consultant

Lindsey Johnston

FOUNDER & HR CONSULTANT

“Wisdom in Practice.
Respect in Every Decision.”

Northern roots. Practical perspective.

A personal approach
to professional HR.

Lindsey Johnston is the founder of Northern Integrity People & HR Solutions Inc. With 12 years of human resources experience, she brings a practical, people-focused perspective to workplace challenges. Her experience spans both unionized and non-unionized work environments, and she continues to work actively in the HR field.

Lindsey holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources and Labour Relations from Athabasca University and has been an HRPA practitioner since 2013. She completed HRPA’s Workplace Investigations Training certification in 2019 and its Mental Health Certificate for HR Professionals in 2025.

Committed to continuous learning and professional growth, Lindsey continues to build her knowledge and skills to support thoughtful, informed workplace practices.

Based in Sault Ste. Marie, Northern Integrity People & HR Solutions Inc. supports small and medium-sized businesses, non-profits and growing organizations across Northern Ontario.

The goal is straightforward: help employers make informed decisions, strengthen their people practices and move forward with clarity and respect.

Working together

A clear path forward.

01 / LISTEN

Start with your needs.

Discuss your organization, the challenge you’re facing and the outcome you want to achieve in an initial discovery conversation.

02 / DEFINE

Agree on the plan.

Clarify the scope, deliverables, timing and fees before work begins, so expectations are clear from the start.

03 / PUT INTO PRACTICE

Move forward together.

Receive practical guidance and usable tools, with support tailored to your organization and the work at hand.

Flexible ways to work together

The right support.
At the right stage.

You may need advice on one pressing issue, help completing an HR project, or ongoing support as your organization grows. We’ll identify an arrangement that fits your needs.

Hourly advisoryDefined project supportOngoing monthly support
A few useful answers

Before we
get started.

Who do you work with?

Small and medium-sized employers, non-profits and community organizations, including growing businesses establishing their HR foundations and teams needing additional HR project support.

Can you support us if we already have HR staff?

Yes. Project and advisory support can complement an existing HR team during busy periods or when a specific workplace issue needs additional attention.

Do you provide ongoing support?

Yes. Monthly arrangements can provide recurring HR support within an agreed scope, alongside hourly and project-based services.

How are fees determined?

Fees depend on the scope and type of work. The proposed approach, deliverables and fees are discussed before an engagement begins.

Do you provide legal advice?

Services are human resources consulting. Where an issue requires legal advice or representation, work can be coordinated with qualified legal counsel.

Your next step

Let’s talk about
your workplace.

Start with a 30-minute complimentary discovery conversation to discuss your needs and whether our services are a fit.

Based in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Connect with Lindsey

lindsey@northernintegrityhr.ca
705-257-7821

Email or call to arrange your complimentary discovery conversation.