ABOUT US
ABOUT US
The team
The team

Michelle yau, rpr, pcp
Recruitment Specialist/Vice President & COO
Michelle is a Designated Recruitment and Payroll Professional with 20+ years of experience in a broad range of industries including:
- Public Practice
- Banking | Manufacturing | Filming
- Real Estate
- Services | Non-Profit
- Legal

james kwong, cpa, cga, pcp
Recruitment Specialist/President & CEO
James is a Designated Accounting and Payroll Professional with
18+ years of experience working with various industries including:
- Manufacturing
- Distribution
- Construction
- Retail
- Crown Corporations (government)
Our Story
Born and raised in Hong Kong, Michelle and James have called Vancouver home for the past 30 years!
Michelle and James have worked for a multitude of organizations in Metro Vancouver and recognized that finding the right people for the right jobs at the right time is no easy task.
In April 2016, the husband and wife team founded Smart Choice Professional Services Inc. with two core objectives in mind:
1) To save clients both time and money in their recruitment process
2) To help job seekers focus on the right opportunities that align with their career aspirations
Michelle and James are two experienced Accounting & Finance, Payroll & Benefits professionals who decided to bring their many years of career success to support businesses in sourcing top candidates and make sound hiring decisions.
As Vancouver Recruiters, Michelle and James focus on supporting hiring decisions in their specialized areas of expertise, giving you the advantage of their personal career experience and knowledge as well as their recruitment expertise.
In their corporate recruitment practice, Michelle and James are committed to supporting Employers of Choice. They understand how to showcase their clients’ strengths and workplace culture to attract and secure top talent quickly and cost-effectively.
With a well-connected network, Michelle and James focus on building long-lasting relationships, commit to delivering outstanding service for both employers and job seekers.
Michelle and James are confident to support your recruitment needs.
Strategically located in Pitt Meadows, Smart Choice is at the centre of Metro Vancouver dedicated to serving clients and job seekers from West Vancouver to Chilliwack and everywhere in between.
As designated professionals in accounting and payroll, Michelle and James specialize on what they know best by focusing on only four recruitment areas:
- Accounting & Finance
- Administration
- Human Resources
- Payroll & Benefits
As a result, both clients and job seekers have benefited greatly from such expertise – check out the testimonials by clicking the button below!
Our Story
Born and raised in Hong Kong, Michelle and James have called Vancouver home for the past 30 years!
Michelle and James have worked for a multitude of organizations in Metro Vancouver and recognized that finding the right people for the right jobs at the right time is no easy task.
In April 2016, the husband and wife team founded Smart Choice Professional Services Inc. with two core objectives in mind:
1) To save clients both time and money in their recruitment process
2) To help job seekers focus on the right opportunities that align with their career aspirations
Michelle and James are two experienced Recruitment, Accounting & Finance and Payroll & Benefits professionals who decided to bring their many years of career success to support businesses in sourcing top candidates and make sound hiring decisions.
As Vancouver Recruiters, Michelle and James focus on supporting hiring decisions in their specialized areas of expertise, giving you the advantage of their personal career experience and knowledge as well as their recruitment expertise.
In their corporate recruitment practice, Michelle and James are committed to supporting Employers of Choice. They understand how to showcase their clients’ strengths and workplace culture to attract and secure top talent quickly and cost-effectively.
With a well-connected network, Michelle and James focus on building long-lasting relationships, commit to delivering outstanding service for both employers and job seekers.
Michelle and James are confident to support your recruitment needs.
Strategically located in Pitt Meadows, Smart Choice is at the centre of Metro Vancouver dedicated to serving clients and job seekers from West Vancouver to Chilliwack and everywhere in between.
As designated professionals in accounting and payroll, Michelle and James specialize on what they know best by focusing on only four recruitment areas:
- Accounting & Finance
- Administration
- Human Resources
- Payroll & Benefits
As a result, both clients and job seekers have benefited greatly from such expertise – check out the testimonials by clicking the button below!
Combined Years of Experience
our expertise
Client First Mentality
Our clients come first. We focus on the finer details, listen to your needs and target our candidates or job search to fit exactly what you are looking for. We love working this way because we know it brings results!
Experience
As owners, we bring close to 40 years of combined work and business experience to support our clients. We have worked in, or with, many of the roles we hire for and have first-hand knowledge of what defines success in these career areas.
Our Networks
We are well connected in our industries of expertise and we continue to grow our networks by nurturing our client and business relationships. Take advantage of our strong and wide business network to support your job search or hiring needs!
Specialized and not Generalists
As your Vancouver Recruiters, we focus on our areas of expertise, supporting hiring in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Administration, Human Resources and Payroll & Benefits across a diverse range of industries. Our specialized experience, combined with our recruitment expertise is here for you.
our expertise
Client First Mentality
Our clients come first. We focus on the finer details, listen to your needs and target our candidates or job search to fit exactly what you are looking for. We love working this way because we know it brings results!
Experience
As owners, we bring over 40 years of combined work and business experience to support our clients. We have worked in, or with, many of the roles we hire for and have first-hand knowledge of what defines success in these career areas.
Our Networks
We are well connected in our industries of expertise and we continue to grow our networks by nurturing our client and business relationships. Take advantage of our strong and wide business network to support your job search or hiring needs!
Specialists and not Generalists
As your Vancouver Recruiters, we focus on our areas of expertise, supporting hiring in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Administration, Human Resources and Payroll & Benefits across a diverse range of industries. Our specialized experience, combined with our recruitment expertise is here for you.