The team
Our founders
From left to right: cpsota founder Georges Sylvain founded cpsota in 1964. Jeffrey Lamirande Student and took up the torch. In 2015 transferred to Harold Turnier who is currently the CEO of the cpsota group present in several countries including Canada, the United States, Haiti and Dominican Republic.
Our Team
Meet the members of our management team
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Mr. Turnier is a person of great experience in the field of private security who has carried out several mandates within the UN, as well as close protection mandates for artists, dignitaries and businessmen such as Céline Dion. , Taylor Swift., Scott Disick, the late President of the Republic of Haiti Jovenel Moïse and his wife Martine Moïse during their G7 visits to Charlevoix (Quebec). Agents assigned to The Cpsota go through a rigorous selection process and a period of training in the use of force and communication strategy in intervention (verbal and non-verbal) so that they meet the performance criteria of the Cpsota.
Chief Executive Officer
Harold Turnier
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Martin has managed security operations in addition to the administrative sector for almost twenty years. Among other things, he managed Eastern Canada for several years for the largest security company in the world; G4S Security Solutions. His success also earned him recognition from the Gold Club Americas in 2013. A specialist in customer satisfaction and development assistance, he also sat on negotiating units on working conditions affecting more than 20,000 employees. He was a liaison officer on several continents for certain multinational clients. He dedicates a significant part of his activities to philanthropy.
VP International Operations
Martin Lemire
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Luke. is fascinating, but will leave you burning if you go after it. It's in his nature to give everything and to work tirelessly for the people he loves. Don't fool yourself into thinking you know it inside out! His life has never been easy, but he wears his tragedies like armor. Kind, talented and intelligent, he is someone to really cherish. NEVER lose it!
Operation Director of the Bodyguard Service
Luc Cantara
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SPECIFIC SKILLS
- Teaching first aid and fire safety in Haiti Able to communicate in English (verbal and written) Several continuing fire training courses with Flash Formation.
- R.I.T. and Autism Awareness in Vermont (NCIFTS).
- Class 3-4A-4B-4C-5 driver's license.
- Medical first responder training – PR3 (urban and isolated environment).
- Pleasure craft license.
- WHMIS 2015/GHS certificate.
- CN Certificate, Rail Incident Response.
- Conventional and digital machinist apprenticeship equivalence certificate. Computer skills
Director of first responder training in emergency situations and first aid
Olivier Gauthier
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Professional has 20 years of experience in Human Resources, Recruitment and Personnel Management.
Demonstrated business acumen and the ability to quickly grasp key organizational objectives, develop strategies, and effectively implement and execute those strategies by motivating staff and maximizing the full potential of their skills and experience .
Strong operating capabilities in different types of organizations such as NGOs, large corporations, or in a smaller, high-growth entrepreneurial setting.
History of providing innovative performance management solutions to positively impact business goals.
Expertise in providing strategic human resources, leadership and organizational advice to senior management on issues of employee relations, policy development, team building and organizational structure.
Director of human resources