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As a talent acquisition specialist at the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA), Laura Abrantes is a rising leader redefining recruitment within the energy and skilled trades sector. Since joining ESA in April 2025, she has delivered a transformative impact – modernizing talent practices, strengthening union partnerships, and embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion into every stage of the hiring process.
Abrantes was instrumental in the successful implementation of ESA’s new Applicant Tracking System, enhancing automation, reporting accuracy, and compliance within a complex, unionized environment. She redesigned interview frameworks to promote fairness and values alignment, introduced workforce dashboards linking data to business outcomes, and helped launch a pre-apprenticeship partnership with IBEW Local 353 to expand opportunities for women and Indigenous peoples entering the trades.
With a foundation from Bell’s Leadership Development Program, Abrantes brings strategic business acumen and operational awareness to every initiative. Her ability to bridge people strategy and frontline performance has elevated talent acquisition into a critical business driver. Respected for her integrity, professionalism, and collaborative approach, she exemplifies the next generation of HR leadership — one that unites innovation, inclusion, and measurable business value.
155 Matheson Blvd W, Mississauga, ON L5R 3L5
416 574 6959
karen.serblowski@electricalsafety.on.ca
linkedin.com/in/laura-abrantes
esasafe.com
Laura Abrantes
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Electrical Safety Authority
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Control Centre Manager at Bell
2021–2022
Human Resources Consultant at Bell
Field Operations Manager at Bell
2023
Human Resources Manager at Bell Technical Solutions
2023–2025
Talent Acquisition Specialist at Electrical Safety Authority
2025–present
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“At this stage in my career, I’m not trying to impress clients with technical language. I’m focused on helping them make better decisions”
William Chan,
Modern Vision Planning, Sterling Mutuals Inc.
“A message is only as strong as the receiver’s ability to understand it. Good intent isn’t enough if the client can’t clearly see the benefits and trade-offs”
William Chan,
Modern Vision Planning, Sterling Mutuals Inc.