Talent Specialties: Connecting You with Skilled Experts
Hiring the right professionals isn’t just about experience—it’s about matching specialized skills to the demands of your business. Agilus connects employers with top talent in engineering, technology, life sciences, office professional roles, public sector staffing, and operational staffing/light industrial positions, ensuring access to the expertise needed to drive productivity, innovation, and business success.
With 50 years of experience, an ISO®-certified hiring process, and a deep talent network, we provide scalable workforce solutions—from permanent recruitment and contract staffing to contingent workforce management and project-based hiring. Whether you need skilled tradespeople, technical specialists, or corporate professionals, Agilus ensures you find the right talent, faster and more efficiently.
Trust our experts in specialized talent to deliver the people who move your business forward, quickly, confidently, and with precision.
Talent Expertise
Engineering & Technical: Skilled Talent for Complex Projects
From infrastructure and energy to manufacturing and mining, highly skilled engineers and technical specialists drive innovation and efficiency. Agilus connects employers with mechanical, electrical, civil, and structural engineers, project managers, and skilled tradespeople to support design, development, and large-scale industrial projects. Our ISO-certified recruitment process ensures fast, compliant hiring for contract, contingent, and permanent roles, reducing hiring risks while optimizing workforce performance.
Life Sciences: Talent for Biotech & Pharmaceuticals
The life sciences industry requires specialized professionals who understand regulatory compliance, research, and development. Agilus provides pharmaceutical scientists, clinical researchers, regulatory affairs specialists, and medical technology professionals to support biotech innovation, drug manufacturing, and laboratory operations. Our tailored workforce solutions help businesses scale for R&D breakthroughs, regulatory approvals, and commercial expansion, ensuring access to highly skilled professionals in a competitive field.
Office & Professional: Administrative & Corporate Staffing for Every Industry
Efficient business operations depend on skilled administrative, financial, and corporate professionals who keep organizations running smoothly. Agilus provides executive assistants, HR specialists, finance professionals, customer service representatives, and legal administrators for corporations, government agencies, and high-growth businesses. Whether hiring for permanent, contract, or project-based needs, our industry-specific recruitment expertise ensures you find the right professionals to enhance productivity and support business success.
Operational Staffing: Skilled & Safety-Compliant Workforce for Light Industrial & Logistics
Managing a light industrial workforce requires flexibility, speed, and compliance—especially in manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution. Agilus provides machine operators, warehouse associates, assembly line workers, and logistics coordinators, ensuring businesses remain fully staffed during peak demand and production cycles. With health & safety (H&S)-compliant onboarding and on-site workforce supervision, we reduce absenteeism, improve retention, and boost productivity—freeing managers to focus on operations.
Government & Public Sector: Workforce Solutions for Government & Municipal Service
Hiring in the public sector requires compliance with procurement regulations, security clearances, and workforce mandates. Agilus recruits highly qualified professionals for critical roles in systems architecture, networking, ERP, helpdesk, and more to support federal, provincial, and municipal organizations. Our deep expertise in public sector hiring ensures agencies can access the right talent quickly—meeting workforce demands while maintaining transparency, diversity, security, and cost-efficiency.
Technology: IT Professionals & Digital Talent for Business Transformation
Technology is reshaping every industry, and employers need skilled IT professionals to drive digital transformation, cybersecurity, cloud adoption, and AI innovation. Agilus provides software developers, network engineers, data analysts, cybersecurity specialists, and IT project managers to support enterprise IT initiatives, SaaS development, and infrastructure modernization. With specialized recruitment expertise, we help businesses scale for tech-driven growth and innovation—ensuring access to top-tier talent in a competitive market.
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
