Business Details
Trusted Technical Recruitment Experts in Calgary
Cadre Staff is a specialized technical recruitment firm dedicated to connecting industry leaders with top-tier engineering and technical talent. With over two decades of experience in strategic recruitment, we focus on building lasting partnerships through our deep understanding of niche markets including mass transportation, extractive industries, and information technology. Our full-cycle search solutions cater to mid-level to executive positions, complemented by outsourced recruitment and HR consulting services.We maintain a two-customer strategy that prioritizes both client needs and candidate satisfaction, ensuring transparent communication throughout the recruitment process. Our team of seasoned professionals leverages extensive industry networks and a commitment to sustainability, as evidenced by our Ecovadis recognition. By combining data-driven insights with personalized service, we deliver tailored solutions for contract staffing, managed projects, and branch office establishment across North America.
Services
Contract Recruitment
Managed Projects
Payroll Services
HR Consulting
Branch Office Establishment
Technical Staffing
Executive Search
Workforce Analytics
Highlights and features
- We maintain a two-customer strategy balancing client and candidate needs
- Our specialists have 20+ years of technical recruitment experience
- We offer full-cycle search solutions for hard-to-fill positions
- Our industry-specific networks ensure access to hidden talent pools
- We combine recruitment expertise with HR consulting capabilities
Associations and certifications
- EcoVadis
Services
Contract Recruitment
Our contract recruitment solutions provide access to pre-vetted technical professionals for short-term projects. We handle candidate screening, compliance verification, and payroll management while maintaining strict quality standards. Clients benefit from flexible workforce scaling without compromising on expertise or industry-specific knowledge.
Managed Projects
We deliver comprehensive project management solutions including workforce planning, team assembly, and budget oversight. Our approach combines technical expertise with financial accountability through fixed-price contracts. Clients receive complete project execution with regular performance reporting and risk mitigation strategies.
HR Consulting
Our HR consulting services focus on optimizing recruitment processes and workforce planning. We provide data-driven insights for talent acquisition strategy, organizational development, and compliance management. Clients gain access to industry benchmarks and customized solutions for improving recruitment efficiency.
Branch Office Establishment
We facilitate complete branch office establishment including legal incorporation, payroll systems, and regulatory compliance. Our services cover local market analysis, operational planning, and HR infrastructure development. Clients receive turnkey solutions for expanding business operations across Canada.
Executive Search
Our executive search practice identifies senior-level professionals with specialized industry expertise. We leverage global networks to locate candidates with proven management capabilities and technical leadership experience. Clients benefit from thorough reference checks and cultural fit assessments.
People
Darren Lloyd
Managing Partner, Cadre Staff IT
Global talent leader with 20+ years of experience in workforce solutions. Founder of Talint Solutions and Co-Founder of LeverageSN, specializing in strategic talent acquisition and ServiceNow optimization.
Graham Wilson
Managing Partner
Co-founding partner with 25+ years in technical recruitment. Specializes in transportation and industrial sectors. Holds BA in Geography and actively involved in Canadian staffing industry associations.
Bruno Rizzuto
Managing Partner
15-year recruitment industry veteran with expertise in executive-level placements. Master's in Public Administration with focus on organizational structures and quality management systems.
Dave North
Oil & Gas Industry Advisor
30-year oil & gas industry expert with mechanical engineering degrees. PMP-certified instructor and former WorleyParsons risk management specialist with expertise in offshore projects.
Mike Hardt
Transportation Industry Advisor
30-year transportation systems expert and former Bombardier VP. Recognized North American rail industry leader with extensive public-private partnership experience in municipal transit systems.
Questions
What industries does Cadre specialize in?
We focus on mass transportation, extractive industries, technical manufacturing, and information technology recruitment solutions.
Do you offer both contract and permanent placements?
Yes, we provide full-cycle recruitment solutions for both contract and permanent technical positions.
Can you manage complete recruitment projects?
Yes, we offer managed projects with P&L responsibility and complete workforce management solutions.
Do you operate outside Canada?
While based in Canada, we maintain global networks for executive search and technical recruitment.
What HR consulting services do you provide?
We offer workforce analytics, recruitment strategy, and branch office establishment consulting services.
How do you ensure candidate quality?
Our specialists use unbiased contractor assessments and behavioral-based interview techniques.
