About Savoury Consulting

Savoury Consulting Ltd. was founded in 2013 by George Savoury in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia  in the heart of the greater Halifax region. What began as a specialized practice serving Atlantic Canadian clients has grown into a nationally recognized management consulting firm, delivering expert services to provincial and territorial governments, Indigenous organizations, and not-for-profit organizations from Newfoundland and Labrador to the Yukon.

The firm operates at the intersection of public policy, Indigenous community development, social work, and organizational management. This unique combination of knowledge/skills allows Savoury Consulting to address the kinds of complex, multifaceted challenges facing organizations.

Central to the firm's identity is a deep commitment to working respectfully and effectively within diverse cultural contexts. George Savoury has built a long-standing, trust-based relationships with Indigenous organizations across Canada, bringing not only technical expertise but also genuine cultural understanding to every engagement.

Approach

Savoury Consulting's philosophy is built on the belief that sustainable solutions emerge from collaboration and trust. Every engagement begins with listening  understanding the client's context, culture, constraints, and aspirations before proposing a path forward.

Savoury Consulting's approach is:

  • Evidence-based  Recommendations are grounded in research, data, and proven methodologies.

  • Collaborative  The work is done as partners, building internal capacity so that improvements endure long after the engagement ends.

  • Culturally responsive  Respect for culture, traditions, and governance structures of the communities served.

  • Results-oriented  A strong focus on practical, implementable solutions that deliver measurable outcomes.

National Reach, Atlantic Roots

Based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Savoury Consulting has delivered engagements across Canada:

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

  • Nova Scotia

  • Prince Edward Island

  • New Brunswick

  • Ontario

  • Manitoba

  • Northwest Territories

  • Yukon

  • First Nations communities throughout Atlantic Canada and the Yukon

Government of Canada Standing Offers/Supply Arrangements 

Savoury Consulting Ltd. is an approved consultant under the Government of Canada's Standing Offers and Supply Arrangements (SOSA) programme. This federal recognition reflects the firm's demonstrated capacity across a broad range of professional service areas. Approved categories include:

  • Conflict Management Training and Coaching

  • Needs Analysis and Research

  • Change Management

  • Organizational Development

  • Evaluation Services

  • Facilitator Consultant

  • Human Resources

  • Mediation/Facilitation

  • Group Processes and Workplace Assessment

  • Clinical Social Worker

  • Training Facilitator and Training Evaluator

Selected Clients

Savoury Consulting is proud to have earned the trust of a diverse range of clients across Canada. The following list represents a selection of organizations we have been privileged to serve.

Provincial & Territorial Governments

  • New Brunswick Department of Social Development

  • PEI Department of Social Development and Seniors

  • PEI Department of Education and Early Years

  • Yukon Family and Children's Services, Department of Health and Social Services

  • NWT Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA)

Indigenous Communities & Organizations

  • Council of Yukon First Nations

  • Southern First Nations Network of Care, Manitoba 

  • Mi'kmaq Family and Children's Services of Nova Scotia

  • Mi'kmaq Confederacy of PEI

  • Miawpukek First Nations, Conne River, NL

  • Eskasoni First Nation

  • Acadia First Nation

  • Pictou Landing First Nation

Community Organizations

  • Federation of Foster Families of Nova Scotia

  • Breton Ability Centre, Sydney, Nova Scotia

  • Cumberland County Community Child Welfare Board