ABOUT HM VOCATIONAL CONSULTING
Expertise Guided by Evidence. Practice Grounded in Purpose.
Independent vocational consulting, assessment, and professional education informed by experience, critical inquiry, and a commitment to meaningful vocational outcomes.
About HM Vocational Consulting
Experience Across Vocational Rehabilitation , Education & Professional Practice
HM Vocational Consulting is an independent Canadian practice specializing in vocational assessment, rehabilitation consultation, occupational research, and professional education.
Founded by Heather Mallard, HM Vocational Consulting draws upon more than 15 years of experience across vocational rehabilitation, workforce development, education, organizational leadership, and program development.
Our work combines evidence-informed assessment, applied research, individualized vocational analysis, and practical education to support informed decision-making, professional development, and meaningful vocational opportunities.
Meet the Founder
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BA (Hons, Psych.), CVRP-TSA, ICVE, CCVE, RVP
Founder & Principal Consultant
Heather Mallard is a vocational rehabilitation consultant, vocational evaluator, educator, and program developer with more than 15 years of professional experience spanning vocational rehabilitation, workforce development, education, and organizational leadership.
Her specialized expertise includes vocational evaluation, transferable skills analysis, employability assessment, labour market research, occupational analysis, rehabilitation planning, and return-to-work consultation. Her assessment experience encompasses complex disability, insurance, personal injury, and rehabilitation matters, integrating functional, medical, educational, psychometric, and occupational information to support evidence-informed vocational conclusions.
Beyond her assessment practice, Heather has extensive experience in curriculum development, professional education, workshop facilitation, mentorship, quality assurance, and the development of professional practice standards.
Before establishing HM Vocational Consulting, Heather founded and led Youth First Inc., a vocational education and workforce-development organization that operated for 13 years and expanded its programming across more than 25 Ontario communities. In this capacity, she developed educational curricula, authored training resources, recruited and trained instructors, established community partnerships, and oversaw program delivery and quality standards.
Heather has also held senior vocational evaluation and management positions, including responsibility for developing vocational rehabilitation services, establishing assessment and reporting standards, designing training initiatives, supporting professional development, and providing quality assurance.
Her academic background in psychology, humanities, and information research complements her vocational expertise, contributing to an interdisciplinary approach that values critical inquiry, individual circumstances, and the practical application of evidence.
Today, through HM Vocational Consulting, Heather brings together her experience in assessment, education, research, and program development to support individuals, organizations, and rehabilitation professionals.
Our Approach
We integrate relevant assessment findings, occupational information, research, and professional methodology to support objective and well-reasoned vocational conclusions.
We recognize that vocational suitability involves more than identifying occupations. Our work considers the relationship between individual abilities, education, experience, functional considerations, and occupational demands.
dennformed Practice
Indivualizedoational Analysis
Education & Knowledge Translation
We believe professional knowledge is most valuable when it can be understood and applied. Through education, consultation, and practical learning, we help bridge the gap between vocational theory and professional practice.
Professional Integrity
Our services emphasize objectivity, methodological consistency, thoughtful analysis, and clear communication.
Advancing Professional Practice
Through VR Practice IQ, HM Vocational Consulting offers independent professional education and practice development for vocational rehabilitation professionals and organizations.
Drawing upon extensive experience in vocational evaluation, training, curriculum development, organizational leadership, and quality assurance, VR Practice IQ supports the development of practical knowledge, analytical skills, and evidence-informed professional practice.
Let's Connect
Whether you are seeking independent vocational assessment services, professional education, or consultation for your organization, we welcome the opportunity to discuss your needs.