Talent Acquisition Case Study - International Motors Canada

The Company

Case Study: Strategic Talent Acquisition for a Leading Manufacturing Company

International Motors Canada, part of the global International Motors, LLC network, is a leading
provider of commercial trucks, buses, engines, and related services across Canada. With a strong
presence in both Eastern and Western Canada, the company serves Class 6 through Class 8
markets, supplying high-quality vehicles, parts, maintenance, and financing solutions. Combining
global resources with local expertise, International Motors Canada supports Canadian fleets
through a robust dealer and service network, ensuring reliability, innovation, and end-to-end
solutions that help businesses keep moving.

The Challenge

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.

The Solution

STRIVE took a strategic approach to this challenging role, combining targeted sourcing, personalized candidate engagement, and thorough screening to find bilingual, senior-level candidates who were both technically qualified and a strong cultural fit.

Targeted Candidate Search: Focused sourcing of bilingual, senior-level candidates with the required technical and leadership experience.
Proactive Outreach & Engagement: Leveraged networks and personalized communication to attract top talent willing to consider remote opportunities.
Thorough Screening & Alignment: Assessed both technical capabilities and cultural fit to ensure long-term success.

Through this approach, we successfully placed critical roles across multiple verticals and geographical regions.

The Outcome

STRIVE successfully placed a senior bilingual French candidate in a remote location, overcoming a highly competitive talent market. The targeted search and personalized engagement reduced time-to-hire, improved candidate quality, and ensured a strong cultural and technical fit. This strategic placement allowed International Motors Canada to maintain operational momentum, strengthen leadership capacity, and move critical initiatives forward without delay.