Overview

• Founded in 2019 as a division of Dream Maker Development Group, headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
• Social-impact-driven staffing firm specializing in recruiting diverse, highly qualified skilled trades talent with a culturally informed approach
• Operates under the BAOBAB PRINCIPLES™️, including Afrocentric focus, bilingual services, and community-oriented talent networks for BIPOC candidates
• Provides full-service construction project management for community organizations, including new builds, retrofits, and renovations
• Combines staffing solutions with strategic consulting services for private sector and nonprofit clients nationwide

Specializations

• Culturally informed recruitment of underrepresented skilled trades professionals
• Construction project management for nonprofit organizations requiring building extensions and retrofits
• Diversity & inclusion-focused talent acquisition with explicit anti-Black racism mitigation strategies
• Bilingual (English/French) staffing services aligned with Afrocentric community-building principles

Services & Approach

• Specialized skilled trades staffing solutions for temporary contractors and permanent positions
• End-to-end construction project management including space activation and event planning
• Organizational consulting: policy development (hiring/structure), governance training, and sustainability planning
• Workshop design and facilitation focused on leadership development and community engagement strategies