About STRIVE

STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, and Manufacturing Operations. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs.

Our success in delivering top-tier talent to public and private organizations across various fields can be credited to our dedicated team of recruiters, who possess unparalleled market intelligence and an insatiable commitment to meeting our clients’ needs.

We adopt a team-based, proactive contingency search model, referred to as the STRIVE Search System. This system has yielded proven results in a variety of roles, ranging from local businesses to Fortune 500 companies.

At STRIVE, our mission is to uncover talent that will fit the role, the team, and the future vision of the organization.

The STRIVE Story

STRIVE was started through humble beginnings in a 150-square-foot office during the height of the global recession in October of 2008, by its Managing Director, Michael Dha. While the early years were tough, they taught some very valuable lessons in cautious growth and market volatility. The flagship division of the organization began with Accounting & Finance, however, it was understood early on that the company needed to pivot quickly into an area that would provide more stability during the first two years. It was then that STRIVE’s Manufacturing & Operations division was born and has flourished ever since. Soon after, STRIVE became a key player in the Legal Support and Human Resources verticals through the Corporate Administration division.

Coming from a global conglomerate and one of the largest staffing agencies in the world, Randstad, Michael knew that his company needed two critical pillars to build a successful recruitment firm: culture and expertise. The former is paramount. STRIVE lives by Richard Branson’s credo: “The client doesn’t come first, your employees do. Take care of them and they’ll take care of your clients.” STRIVE has practiced this for nearly two decades. This is evidenced in our Great Places to Work Certification, the many testimonials from clients on our website, and our near-perfect Google Reviews score from over 350 reviews. STRIVE remains a premier, specialist recruitment firm in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, and Manufacturing Operations with offices in BC and Ontario.

Hear From Our Clients

STRIVE has always prioritized finding us the best fit for the role, they understand very well our business and the needs in the departments where they have recruited roles. We always prioritize the quality of candidates in roles that we are hiring for and STRIVE has provided us with excellent candidates.
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Arnau Solà Claret, Human Resources Generalist
Windset Farms

We were thrilled with the timely responses and the kind demeanor of all the Recruiters at STRIVE Recruitment. The level of engagement is very high among all the recruiters at STRIVE Recruitment and I would recommend companies who are in a pinch for quality temporary workers utilize STRIVE Recruitment as they have proven to be dependable.

Eric Moncur

People Operations & Recruitment Manager
Rubicon Organics

We utilized STRIVE Recruitment for Legal Support. They find talent when the talent pool is very narrow. The Recruiters listen to the client's needs and run with the feedback provided. They modify their approach to meet my team's needs which I really appreciate.

Eli Trindade

Human Resources Lead
Hammerco

STRIVE was asked to recruit a Financial Controller position. They listened to what we were looking for in the role, understood the experience that would be beneficial, providing quick action despite some vacations on both team’s end over the holiday season, providing a great list of candidates to interview and smooth support in facilitating interviews.

Matt Harris

VP of Finance
Paladin Security

STRIVE were able to zero in on the exact profile we were looking for (in numerous locations). Very attentive to our changing needs in terms of level, communicated with the candidates about the timing and never hounded us for feedback knowing that certain times our process was slower based on the team’s schedules. The recruiters that worked with us directly have great knowledge of the market and were very engaged throughout the 2 years we have been working together. The professionalism, knowledge and attention to detail is second to none.
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Recruitment Manager for the Advisory Group of a “Big 4” Public Practice Firm.

STRIVE has really good client service and quality candidates! There was a high level of engagement throughout the entire recruitment process. All of the Recruitment Specialists are very responsible and accountable. Once I make the initial call with my hiring needs, the STRIVE team makes it happen- it's that easy.

Troy Hoffman

Operations Manager
SSAB

STRIVE made a point to visit our firm and has a good feel as to what type of candidates we are looking for. They are great communicators and give frequent updates as to how searches are progressing and candidate summaries are top-notch – to the point but detailed enough to give me a good idea as to whether I want to move forward with an interview.

Ashley Schaffer

Human Resources Generalist

STRIVE listened to my needs and preferences and provided a high level of engagement throughout the recruitment process. Their willingness to listen to feedback and adapt their approach accordingly stood out. They took the time to understand our specific requirements and the type of candidates we were looking for and provided a decent quality of candidates given the current market availability. Overall, I was impressed with the level of professionalism and expertise demonstrated by the team at STRIVE Recruitment.Hide

Director, Business Planning
PHSA

STRIVE has excellent customer service and are open to different ideas to helping us fill temporary roles when we were short of staff. The recruiter's level of engagement was great and the quality of the candidates provided met our expectations.

Mary Yung, Human Resource Advisor
VSB

The frequent communication really impressed me, as well as the speed at which candidates were sourced. I felt like Jose really listened to exactly what we needed, not just a body to fill the position, but someone who had all the qualifications and would fit with the team. He found candidates that checked all the boxes and our manager was impressed.

Kim Rideout, Regional Human Resources Manager
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Arnau Solà Claret, Human Resources Generalist
Windset Farms

Eric Moncur

People Operations & Recruitment Manager
Rubicon Organics

Charitable Impact

STRIVE is dedicated to giving back to our community by supporting various charities and organizations. We believe that building a strong community is an essential part of any successful business, and we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of those around us.

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We are heavily involved with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, a non-profit organization that grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. The Managing Director of STRIVE Recruitment, Michael Dha, sits on the board of the Make-A-Wish Foundation Canada.

STRIVE supports the Make-A-Wish Foundation through its annual charity events. The Make-A-Wish foundation hosts a Heroes Challenge, which is a fundraising event that brings together participants from across Canada to raise money. We are regular participants in this event and have proudly raised over $80,000 for the foundation over the last 7 years, granting several wishes for the Make-A-Wish children.

The funds raised by STRIVE and other supporters of the Make-A-Wish Foundation go directly towards granting the wishes of children with critical illnesses. This often includes anything from going on a dream vacation to receiving a special gift or participating in an unforgettable experience. These wishes not only provide joy and happiness to the children and their families but also help to give them hope and strength during their difficult times.

Our involvement with the Make-A-Wish Foundation is a testament to our commitment to making a positive impact in their community.

Our Core Values

Building relationships

Building awesome relationships is at the heart of our mission, we strive to foster strong connections with our clients and candidates based on trust, respect, and mutual benefit.

Wins through collaboration

Our greatest strength is our people. Team collaboration leads to greater success as we work together towards shared goals, support each other and build on strengths.

Finding fun in all we do

We foster a positive, winning atmosphere where hard work and fun go hand in hand, enabling us to think big, make a difference, and bring life to STRIVE.

Be a champion!

Our goal is to inspire excellence in our team. We’ll support you to push beyond your boundaries, be innovative, approach challenges with creativity, and be a champion!