Sunset over a calm Northwestern Ontario lake with pine tree silhouettes

Practical leadership for people, projects, and the moments that matter.

Practical HR solutions and thoughtfully designed events and experiences for organizations and individuals across Northwestern Ontario – grounded in practical expertise, thoughtful partnership, sensitivity, and a commitment to excellence.

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No dedicated HR - and need to create manuals, handbooks, or job descriptions that meet compliance?

Growing fast and need HR policy that actually fits?

Starting a new business in Northwestern Ontario and need local HR expertise?

Have an event in mind - but need help to turn ideas into seamless, standout experiences?

If any of these feel familiar, you're in the right place.

Lobstick Total Solutions is ready to meet you where you are. Whether you're looking for a bit of guidance on a specific situation, or need an experienced hand to lead a project from start to finish - we have the experience to help.

Browse our services below and get in touch.

- Services

Three pillars.
One steady hand.

Lobstick brings over 25 years of expertise in HR, project coordination, and Event & Experience planning - for clients who value experience, organization, and excellence, from the first conversation to the final moment.

Smart HR strategies. Practical people solutions. Lobstick Total Solutions helps organizations simplify the complex – with clear policies, strong frameworks, and trusted, experienced HR guidance that supports businesses to move forward with confidence.

  • Organizational handbooks, guides, employment manuals and safety manuals
  • Policy development, review, revisions
  • Job description reviews, development and revisions
  • HR advisory support for small, independent, and growing businesses, committees, agencies and non-profits

Disciplined project leadership for HR, operational, and change initiatives. Clear scope, honest status, and the steady hand needed to move plans into outcomes - on time, within budget, and to specification.

  • Freelance, contract or project based support
  • End-to-end logistics
  • Budget management and vendor coordination

Thoughtfully designed events. Seamlessly executed experiences. From corporate gatherings to private and signature events, Lobstick Total Solutions partners with organizations, businesses and individuals to create memorable experiences that feel effortless for guests and exceptional for hosts.

  • Corporate and community events and meetings
  • Signature and Bespoke events
  • Private and Milestone events and experiences
- Not sure where to start?

Need help with something else? Reach out. If it falls outside of our scope, we will help get you connected with the right expert.

- Why Lobstick

Local roots. Real-world experience.
A steady hand.

The name Lobstick comes from a traditional Métis wayfinding tree - a marker left to guide travellers through unfamiliar territory. That’s the spirit of the work we do.

Local to the core

Rooted in Northwestern Ontario with over 25 years of experience across the region, as well as across Canada and the U.S., we understand both the local realities and the broader landscapes organizations and individuals navigate.

Experienced thinking, without the full- time capacity cost.

You benefit from seasoned, professional support on your terms, when you need it, and where it makes the most impact.

Built for complexity

From small businesses and municipalities, to forestry operations, Indigenous organizations, non-profits, and teams across the public and private sectors - we understand that each operates in its own landscape, with distinct challenges, expectations, and ways of working.

A guide, not a vendor

You don't need another vendor, you need a guide who knows the regional terrain. At Lobstick Total Solutions, we walk beside you, helping you navigate your unique journey with practical, locally grounded solutions, tailored to your chosen path.

Lobstick Total Solutions founder
- Melanie Buffett – Owner and Principal Consultant

Twenty-five years of listening , leading, and confidently getting things done.

Lobstick Total Solutions was founded on a simple belief: individuals and organizations across Northwestern Ontario deserve HR, project and event leadership that is both highly experienced and deeply rooted in the realities of this region.

With over 25 years of experience spanning public sector, private industry, international HR management, and project and event planning, Lobstick brings together local insight and broad-based expertise to deliver practical, effective support. At its core, Lobstick Total Solutions is committed to helping clients succeed through flexible consulting that aligns with your goals, capacity, and values.

B.A. CHRL Project Management Certification
- Process

Clear steps. Real support. No unnecessary complexity.

I

Start with a conversation

Every successful partnership begins with a conversation. We take the time to understand your unique situation, your goals, and what success looks like for you.

II

Build a tailored plan

A scoped engagement - clear deliverables, honest timelines, and pricing that respects the work.

III

Deliver with confidence

Seamless, solid execution. Regular check-ins, real outcomes, and the support to make it stick.