Industry Expertise: Recruitment Solutions for Your Sector
Finding the right talent means more than filling roles—it requires industry-specific expertise. Agilus, a proudly Canadian-owned and operated recruitment firm, connects employers in engineering, technology, life sciences, manufacturing, logistics, the public sector, and professional services with skilled professionals who understand their field.
With nearly fifty years of experience, an ISO®-certified hiring process, and deep market knowledge, we deliver scalable workforce solutions—from permanent recruitment and contract staffing to contingent workforce management and project-based hiring. Whether you need niche specialists or large-scale hiring support, Agilus helps you find the right talent to drive your business forward.
From niche specialists to large-scale hiring, Agilus connects you with the right talent to meet your sector’s needs.
Industry Expertise
Alternative & Renewable Energy
As Canada increases its investment in clean energy, the demand for skilled professionals in wind, solar, hydro, geothermal, and bioenergy continues to rise. Agilus recruits engineers, technicians, environmental consultants, and project managers who support the development, installation, and maintenance of renewable energy infrastructure. Our recruitment solutions help employers scale fast, meet regulatory requirements, and build the specialized teams needed to advance Canada’s transition to a low-carbon economy.
Banking & Financial Services
As the financial sector evolves through regulatory change, digital banking, and fintech innovation, the demand for skilled professionals continues to grow. Agilus recruits talent across compliance, risk management, financial analysis, client services, and digital product support, helping banks, credit unions, and investment firms meet rising customer expectations. Whether you’re scaling for audit season, system upgrades, or expansion into digital channels, our recruitment solutions deliver professionals who bring precision, trust, and adaptability to a fast-changing industry.
Construction & Infrastructure
Canada’s growing investment in infrastructure, transit, and industrial development is fueling demand for skilled construction professionals. Agilus recruits project managers, site supervisors, estimators, engineers, and skilled tradespeople to support both public and private sector builds. Our recruitment solutions ensure employers have the right talent for large-scale infrastructure projects, commercial developments, and remote industrial sites, delivering on time, on budget, and with safety at the forefront.
Government & Public Sector
Public sector organizations require highly qualified professionals to support service delivery, digital transformation, and data governance. Agilus recruits information management specialists, GIS and geospatial technologists, enterprise architects, IT support staff, and help desk teams across federal, provincial, and municipal levels. Our recruitment solutions align with government procurement standards, ensuring timely, compliant hires that strengthen operations and support evolving public mandates.
Insurance
As insurers modernize systems and customer experience, demand for underwriters, claims specialists, and insurance advisors continues to grow. Agilus supports property & casualty, life, and group benefits providers with recruitment solutions that prioritize regulatory compliance and customer service expertise. We help insurers scale during policy renewal cycles or business expansion.
Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals
Canada’s life sciences and pharmaceutical sectors continue to grow, fueled by innovation in clinical research, diagnostics, Medtech, and advanced manufacturing. Agilus recruits skilled professionals to support product development, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and production across biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies. Our recruitment solutions help employers scale teams for both R&D and commercialization, connecting them with talent that brings precision, compliance, and deep sector knowledge.
Manufacturing & Logistics
Manufacturing and logistics companies rely on agile, safety-conscious teams to meet production targets and keep supply chains moving. Agilus recruits skilled professionals across production, quality control, maintenance, inventory, and transportation to support operations in automotive, food processing, warehousing, and distribution. Our flexible recruitment solutions help employers scale quickly during peak demand, maintain compliance, and improve performance across the entire value chain.
Mining
Canada’s mining industry operates in some of the most geologically rich—and geographically demanding—regions in the world. From the Canadian Shield to remote northern territories, mining projects require skilled professionals who can thrive in rugged environments and extreme weather.
Agilus recruits geologists, mining engineers, heavy equipment operators, and trades specialists for both open-pit and underground operations. With deep roots in Canadian industry, we understand what sets mining in Canada apart—and we find candidates who are ready for the challenge. Our safety-first, compliance-driven process ensures every worker is prepared before arriving on site, whether it’s for exploration, development, or peak production cycles.
Oil & Gas
The oil & gas industry depends on experienced talent for safe, efficient operations. Agilus recruits for upstream, midstream, and downstream roles—from engineers and safety advisors to tradespeople and maintenance crews.
With roots in Alberta’s oil and gas industry dating back to the 1970s, Agilus brings decades of sector-specific expertise to every search. We provide workforce solutions for pipeline builds, facility turnarounds, and remote projects—delivering reliable, safety-focused talent when and where it’s needed most.
Power & Utilities
Canada’s power and utilities sector is evolving to meet growing energy demands and infrastructure upgrades. Agilus recruits skilled professionals in generation, transmission, and distribution, including engineers, technicians, and environmental specialists. Our recruitment solutions support grid modernization, maintenance programs, and seasonal operations, helping utility providers deliver reliable, compliant service while adapting to renewable integration and sustainability goals.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality providers rely on adaptable, customer-focused teams to deliver exceptional service in fast-paced environments. Agilus recruits skilled professionals for sales, guest services, food and beverage, housekeeping, event coordination, inventory logistics, customer service, and reservations, supporting both seasonal ramp-ups and full-time hiring needs. Whether staffing national chains, boutique brands, or large venues, our responsive recruitment solutions help employers manage distribution channels, maintain service quality, and improve operational efficiency.
Software & IT
As digital transformation accelerates across every sector, demand for skilled technology professionals has never been higher. Agilus connects employers with experts in software development, cloud architecture, cybersecurity, data engineering, and systems integration. We support legacy modernization, large language model (LLM) implementation, and AI-driven automation by scaling agile, security-focused teams. From enterprise upgrades to digital product innovation, our recruitment solutions help employers stay competitive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Case Studies
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Agile Onboarding & Workforce Continuity for a North American Energy Company
A leading Canadian-based natural gas and oil producer required rapid onboarding of 15 contractors following the termination of a supplier relationship. The transition was time-sensitive and complex, involving multiple business units, new invoicing systems, and uncertain contractor sentiment.
Agilus responded immediately, onboarding all 15 professionals within one week while ensuring 100% compliance on documentation. The team provided personalized support to each contractor—offering one-on-one guidance outside business hours to reduce anxiety and ensure a smooth transition. As a result, Agilus not only maintained business continuity but also expanded into a new business unit, building stronger internal relationships.
Challenges around timesheet coding and invoicing were resolved through collaboration between Agilus and the client’s payroll and A/R teams, streamlining approval processes that previously generated excessive administrative burden.
This project reaffirmed Agilus’s ability to act as a trusted workforce partner—providing not only fast, compliant hiring but also the human connection that drives retention and engagement.
Contract & Payroll I Engineering & Technical I Energy
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Building a Cybersecurity Team After a Data Breach
Our client, a Canadian multinational had a large scale data breach impacting sensitive customer data, which severely impacted its brand. They were forced to stand up a new Cybersecurity Program and debated using a big 4 consulting firm or a staffing partner to control costs. Working with their CISO, we were able to identify the key roles required to solve their business challenge while advising them on talent maps and market rates. From there, we were successful in building the team from a Program Manager, to various hands on technical positions. This program was successful, helping the client secure its posture and getting them to the next level in their security roadmap.
Contract Placements I Technology I Healthcare
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Contingent IT Workforce for a Canadian Insurance Provider
A major Canadian-owned insurance and financial services provider needed scalable IT talent to support cloud modernization and enterprise app development. Facing tight delivery timelines and an evolving digital roadmap, the client required a recruitment partner with reach and speed.
Agilus delivered a flexible pipeline of highly skilled IT professionals, including Solution Architects, Salesforce Developers, Java Developers, and DevOps Release Engineers. Our contingent workforce model allowed the client to ramp up as needed, maintaining momentum on critical transformation initiatives without compromising on quality.
Talent-Based Project Delivery I Technology I Insurance
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Cyber Security Resourcing for a National Investment Firm
A Canadian-based investment dealer engaged Agilus to provide specialized technology talent to support high-impact initiatives, including cyber security, led by their CIO and CISO.
Over the past six years, Agilus has delivered Program Managers, Project Managers, Solution Architects, Business Analysts, Product Owners, and Level 1 & 2 Support professionals. These resources were integral to initiatives such as ServiceNow automation, data product development, and contact centre modernization. Agilus’s ability to consistently deliver strategic, experienced talent helped these organizations meet evolving business and technology goals with confidence.
Contract Recruitment I Technology I Fintech
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Cyber Talent for Digital Banking
Agilus has proudly supported one of Canada’s top five banks for over a decade, delivering consistent, high-quality staffing solutions across a wide range of business and technology functions. Over the course of this 10+ year partnership, we have successfully placed Hundreds of professionals into critical roles across the organization.
A key area of specialization has been within the bank’s Security group, where Agilus played a pivotal role in supporting the establishment and growth of their Purple Team. In alignment with their advanced cybersecurity strategy, we provided Threat Penetration Testers and other specialized resources to help strengthen the bank’s threat detection, response, and mitigation capabilities.
Our long-standing relationship is built on trust, agility, and a deep understanding of the bank’s evolving needs—enabling us to deliver talent that drives innovation, resilience, and security.
Contract & Permanent I Engineering & Technical I Banking
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Engineering Talent Partner for Major Mining and Energy Projects
For over two decades, a leading engineering, procurement, and construction firm has relied on Agilus to support large-scale mining and energy projects across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Ontario. With several thousand placements completed (many extending beyond 12 months) the partnership reflects long-standing trust and proven delivery.
Agilus provides both in-office professionals and embedded field engineers to address evolving project requirements. Through strong communication, rigorous compliance standards, and a consistently solutions-driven approach, Agilus has adapted its support model as the client’s needs have grown and shifted.
Recognized by SIA as Canada’s largest Engineering and Technical staffing firm, Agilus brings unmatched sector knowledge, national reach, and a deep talent pipeline. This ensures our clients meet project goals and regulatory obligations, even in remote or high-complexity environments.
Contract I Engineering & Technical I Mining & Energy
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Engineering Workforce Support for a Leading North American Energy Operator’s Midstream Projects
For over 13 years, Agilus has served as a preferred staffing partner to one of Canada’s largest midstream energy companies. Supporting projects across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Ontario, Agilus has successfully placed hundreds of engineering and technical professionals in roles spanning construction, maintenance, and turnaround operations. From Construction Supervisors to QA Managers and GIS Analysts, Agilus ensures all candidates meet safety and certification requirements prior to deployment.
What sets Agilus apart is our:
- Track record of long-term partnership: Our ability to scale quickly and support fluctuating demand during turnarounds and capital projects has earned us repeat business and preferred vendor status for over a decade.
- Proactive compliance and onboarding process: We ensure all technical and safety certifications are in place prior to onboarding, helping clients avoid costly delays and compliance risks.
- Expertise in complex infrastructure and energy operations: Our recruiters understand the specialized requirements of roles such as corrosion technologists, project engineers, and control room analysts. We match talent not only by skill, but by sector experience.
- National reach with local insight: Agilus sources across Canada while maintaining deep relationships in energy corridors like Calgary and Sarnia.
Contract I Engineering & Technical I Energy – Midstream
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Integrated Staffing Partnership for a Global Imaging & Technology Company
A multinational manufacturer and distributor of imaging and information technology products was struggling with staffing coordination across multiple vendors. Inconsistent fill rates, fragmented invoicing, and internal resource strain resulted in missed SLAs and escalations to senior leadership during peak periods.
Agilus introduced its Integrated Staffing Partnership (ISP) model, consolidating workforce management under a single-vendor solution. The customized approach included a dedicated delivery team, onsite representation, consolidated time tracking, and weekly stakeholder meetings during peak season. Agilus also leveraged sub-vendor partnerships to guarantee 100% fill rates.
The results were transformative:
- 121% fill rate during peak season
- 64% reduction in absenteeism
- 20% drop in health and safety incidents
- 59% return rate for seasonal staff year-over-year
- 18% boost in employee engagement
- Cost savings through reduced turnover and centralized invoicing
Today, after three years in the ISP model, the client views Agilus as a strategic partner—with executive leadership citing trust, transparency, and long-term value in their workforce planning.
Integrated Staffing Partnership I Operational Staffing I Manufacturing
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Integration Talent for a Major North American Banking Merger
One of Canada’s largest Schedule I banks embarked on its most significant U.S. acquisition to date, requiring the seamless integration of customer data and services from a recently acquired American bank. The scale and complexity of the transition demanded consultants with both banking and M&A experience.
Agilus provided Project Managers, Change Managers, and Project Control Officers to support North American integration efforts within the Business and Personal Banking Portfolio. These specialists played a key role in ensuring operational continuity and regulatory compliance during a transformative period of growth for the bank.
Contract & Resource Solutions I Technology I Banking
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Life Sciences Talent for Multi-Phase Manufacturing Expansion
Agilus supported a national medical device manufacturer through a multi-year growth period that included R&D innovation, new facility launches, and a major production ramp-up. As the company expanded both its domestic and export capacity, they faced complex, high-volume hiring needs across research, operations, and manufacturing. Agilus was selected based on our prior success filling niche life sciences roles and our ability to scale rapidly across multiple departments.
The expansion unfolded in phases—first R&D and project management, followed by quality assurance and production. Agilus provided an integrated staffing solution that included centralized recruitment, a dedicated delivery team, and close collaboration with HR and plant managers. Our model allowed the client to maintain visibility over workforce progress, improve speed-to-hire, and ensure alignment between project and operational teams.
Over the course of the engagement, Agilus delivered approximately 450 hires, reducing administrative burden and enabling seamless execution across all sites. By acting as a long-term workforce partner, we helped the client complete its expansion on time and sustain business continuity with a reliable, high-quality talent pipeline.
Permanent & Contract I Life Sciences I Manufacturer
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National Recruitment Strategy for a Digital Transformation in Food Services
The technology division of a leading food and support services company in Canada required top-tier digital talent to drive transformation in sectors such as healthcare, education, and public venues. Despite its ambitious projects, the company faced challenges in communicating its vision and attracting the right candidates.
Agilus delivered a comprehensive solution, including targeted recruitment for critical roles like Project Managers, Cloud Architects, Data Scientists, and Front-End Developers. We hosted speaker series events featuring leadership and opened a satellite office in downtown Toronto to expand reach and increase candidate engagement. The result: stronger talent pipelines aligned with the company’s mission and momentum.
Statement of Work & Contract I Technology I Food Services
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SAP & Analytics Support in Wealth Management for a Major Canadian Bank
A prominent Canadian financial services and wealth management organization engaged in a complex SAP implementation aimed at automating analytics and financial reporting. The project’s goal was to reduce quarterly reporting hours significantly and modernize previously manual processes.
Agilus delivered a dedicated pipeline of IT professionals, including SAP Technical Consultants, Project Managers, and Data Analysts. With expertise in SAP HANA WEBIDE and SAP Analytics Cloud, these specialists helped the client reduce workload and improve decision-making across finance and actuarial teams.
Contract Hiring I Technology I Financial Services
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SAP Talent Solutions for a Canadian Energy Leader
A leading Canadian oil and gas company began a major SAP S/4HANA implementation across Finance, HCM, and Supply Chain Management, followed by optimization through SAP Basis. The complexity of this project required a partner that could source highly skilled, full-time professionals to align with both the business and technical goals.
Agilus provided experienced candidates to join the client’s SAP implementation team, including a specialized SAP Basis Subject Matter Expert. This expert quickly became a key resource within the internal technology group, supporting system stability, performance, and optimization across the enterprise. By delivering talent aligned with the client’s evolving SAP roadmap, Agilus ensured continuity and progress through multiple project phases.
Permanent Recruitment I Technology I Energy
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Specialized Technology Talent for a Leading Canadian Forest Products Company
A large Canadian-owned forestry company embarked on a series of digital transformation initiatives across its 24 mills, including the implementation of a new Asset Management Platform and a centralized data capture system designed to improve uptime by 80%. The client also launched system upgrades involving HCM software and network modernization across key facilities.
Since 2022, Agilus has provided critical technology resources to support these initiatives, including Project Managers, a Data Migration Specialist, Migration Lead, Kronos Consultant, and Agile Coach. These placements supported enterprise-wide projects such as the Hexagon asset platform rollout and the company’s Digital Manufacturing Program. By delivering skilled professionals aligned with the client’s technology vision, Agilus has contributed to enhanced operational visibility and modernization across the organization.
Recruitment I Technology I Forestry
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Strategic IT Talent for a Digital-First Canadian Bank
A well-known Schedule I digital bank sought to enhance its mobile and online platforms, aiming to further improve customer experience and expand service delivery through technology. While much of the work was handled in-house, the client required top-tier consultants to support several high-impact initiatives.
Agilus partnered closely with the bank’s DevOps and engineering leadership to place over 50 highly skilled professionals, including Project Managers, Business Systems Analysts, Quality Assurance Engineers, DevOps Consultants and Software Engineer. These professionals contributed to automation, digital product customization, and testing excellence—helping the client maintain its leadership in digital banking innovation.
Contract Hiring I Technology I Banking
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Strategic Talent Partner for Complex Energy Turnarounds in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland
A major integrated energy facility in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland has relied on Agilus for over a decade to deliver engineering and technical talent across 15+ disciplines. During high-stakes turnaround periods in 2022 and 2025, Agilus successfully mobilized over 350 personnel each time, scaling rapidly under tight timelines.
What set Agilus apart was our ability to align complex workforce planning with safety-critical operations, completing the 2025 turnaround early, under budget, and without a single major incident. Our responsiveness, disciplined recruitment process, and on-the-ground support ensured not only headcount fulfillment but the right skill match across roles like Process Engineers, HSE Specialists, and Pressure Integrity Inspectors.
Our client commended us for speed, accuracy, and service excellence, reflecting our deep industry expertise and our proven ability to execute in high-pressure environments where failure is not an option. Over the course of our relationship, we’ve successfully placed more than 1,000 skilled professionals at this site.
Contract I Engineering & Technical I Energy
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Temporary Staffing for a Major Canadian Shipbuilder
A leading Canadian marine transportation and shipbuilding company required a flexible staffing partner to support its operations in Victoria and Vancouver. Since 2014, Agilus has provided 62 temporary workers across a wide range of skill sets, five of whom transitioned into permanent roles.
In 2023, the relationship expanded to formalize and extend Agilus’ support into the Vancouver region. With a strong understanding of the client’s workforce needs and operational environment, Agilus continues to deliver reliable, responsive talent solutions that keep projects and operations on track.
Contract Staffing I Professional I Marine
