Consultants used to get a bad reputation - tell somebody you were a "consultant" was just another way of saying "out of work".
In early 1997, Brian was offered an opportunity with "The Mining Company", (later About.com) one of the few Internet information resources (Dot.Coms) to eventually survive the techno-crash of 2001.

During this period of time, we also contracted to a pilot project using qualified counsellors to provide employment counselling to people with disabilities across Canada (Workink). Brian Mairs Consulting provided both technical and procedural training for counsellors on-line, assisted with development of a web presence, and wrote numerous articles to assist employers and employees who are disabled.

Brian has been called upon to advocate for people who have a dispute with the BC provincial government, and to serve in the capacity as tribunal nominees and as a Chair in settling disputed between individuals and the BC Ministry of Human Resources.

As community-based advocates, we continue to assist people who are living on the edge of society due to racial prejudice, economic disadvantages, illness, and a variety of social phobias. In addition to the social work, Brian provides Internet design and personal counselling services, working towards positive solutions for those who are willing to help themselves.

Our latest venture involves Management on Demand, where we will contract out to small organisation and firms to undertake temporary or one-off tasks that Executive Management teams have difficulty fitting into their schedule. This includes:

• Responding to government "Request for Proposals" for Social Service agencies
• Grant Writing
• Assisting management team with union negotiations
• Recruiting, selection, background checks and recommendations for new staff
• Development of corporate paper tools
• Developing Policies and Procedures Document
• Human Resource Management (Hiring, Layoff, Dismissal of staff)
• Initial development and ongoing maintenance of a web presence
• Writing position papers
• Developing a business model for an Internet Based Business


Completed Community Based Research

• Canadian Aboriginal Marginalization in Health and Employment
• Over Representation of Visible Minorities in Canadian Prisons and Jails
• Institutionalized Racism in Canada
• Crystal Methamphetamine Use in Okanagan Aboriginal Populations