Cooper Equipment Rentals partnered with STRIVE to support the recruitment of Heavy Equipment Technicians across the Greater Toronto Area. Skilled Trades recruitment continues to be one of the most competitive areas within the Canadian labour market, with experienced technicians in high demand and a limited pool of qualified candidates.
MacEwen Petroleum Inc. was seeking to hire for a fully in-office role located in Maxville, Ontario, a rural community where talent pools are naturally limited.
Berminghammer was struggling to maintain a reliable hiring pipeline. Agencies were submitting poor-quality candidates who didn’t meet the required skill level, and communication was often inconsistent, leaving their team without timely updates.
International Motors Canada needed to fill a senior bilingual French role in a remote location, a rare combination of leadership experience, technical expertise, and language skills. The limited local talent pool made sourcing qualified candidates difficult, and prior recruitment efforts struggled to find the right fit quickly to support ongoing operations.
As Gryphin evolved its digital infrastructure and expanded advisor support teams, leadership faced a growing challenge: recruiting specialized professionals who understood the MGA landscape. The ideal candidates required not only technical proficiency but also alignment with Gryphin’s relationship-driven culture.
As Trez Capital scaled its operations, the need for specialized financial talent became increasingly critical. The organization required professionals with deep expertise in fund accounting, financial reporting, and operational transformation.
Avalon Dairy approached STRIVE Recruitment with a specialized and highly technical search:a dual-ticketed trades professional holding a Second or Third Class Power Engineer certification and a Red Seal Millwright or Red Seal Electrician ticket. This role required a rare combination of skills — and a cultural alignment with Avalon’s strong values and family-driven culture.
