Rec2Rec Calgary
Calgary’s recruitment market moves fast.
The best talent in it is not waiting around. Neither are we.
Calgary has one of the most distinctive recruitment markets in Canada. Energy and natural resources have always been central, but the city’s economy has diversified significantly, with a growing technology sector, a strong professional services community, and some of Canada’s busiest construction and engineering desks. Raymond George has been placing recruitment professionals across Alberta for years. We understand the pace of this market, the sectors that drive it, and the candidates who thrive in it.Who are you: Client or Candidate?
Thinking about your next move in Calgary?
We will give you an honest picture of the market and what is actually available. Completely confidential.
Need to hire staffing talent in Calgary?
The best candidates are not on job boards. We find them. Tell us what you are looking for.
How we work: Engaged and Consultancy
We offer two service models. Here is what each one means.
Engaged
Our Engaged service is a retained search. You pay a portion of the fee upfront and we commit our full approach to finding the right person: direct headhunting, a proper map of the relevant talent pool, regular updates, and a shortlist of candidates who have been genuinely assessed. This is the right model for senior hires, hard-to-fill roles, and anything where getting it wrong is costly.
What you get with Engaged:
- An assigned Director and dedicated research team
- Role definition and person specification brief
- Market insights and compensation intelligence review
- Narrative and GTM strategy agreement
- Timelines and review meetings agreed
- Market mapping and candidate identification
- Sourcing and proactive outreach to active and passive candidates
- Candidate screening, evaluation, thorough interviewing and shortlisting
- Regular reporting and market intelligence throughout the search
- Coordination of interviews and feedback management
- Offer negotiation and acceptance facilitation
- Post-placement candidate check-ins at 30, 60, and 90 days
Consultancy
Not every hire needs an engaged search. Our consultancy team delivers a traditional contingency service.
Not sure which is right for you?
For recruiters: your next role in Calgary
If something is nagging at you about your current role, whether it is the commission structure, the leadership, the ceiling you can see above you, or just a feeling that there is something better out there, that is the time to call us. Not when you are desperate. Now.
We know the Calgary and Alberta agencies that are genuinely worth moving to. We know what they pay, how they operate, and what it actually feels like to work there. We will give you that picture honestly, help you think through your options, and support you through the process if you decide to move.
Every conversation is completely confidential.
We support every candidate with:
Confidential career consultations with no obligation
Access to Calgary and Alberta roles that are not advertised
Honest salary benchmarking for your level and specialism
Interview preparation and offer negotiation support
Resignation and notice period guidance when the time comes
For hiring businesses: find your next recruiter in Calgary
The recruitment professionals who will genuinely move your business forward are not sitting on job boards waiting to hear from you. They are settled in their current roles and need a reason to move. Finding them, and giving them that reason, is what we do.
We work with Calgary agencies and in-house talent teams to find recruitment professionals who fit, not just on paper but in practice. The right sector experience, the right billing track record, and the right personality for your team.
We do not rush it. We get it right.
What clients get when working with us:
A dedicated contact who understands the Alberta market
Access to candidates who are not visible through conventional channels
Straight advice on what is realistic for your brief and salary
Regular updates throughout the search
A long-term working relationship, not a one-off placement
Sectors we place across
We place recruitment professionals across all major specialisms. In Calgary that includes:
Financial Services
Accounting Finance
Legal
If your sector is not listed, get in touch anyway. We work across more areas than listed.
Why Raymond George?
We know the Alberta market
Calgary is one of our core Canadian territories. We understand which agencies are growing, which sectors are hiring, and what top recruitment talent in Alberta is really looking for from their next move.
No bulk CV drops
We speak to every candidate before they go anywhere near a client. That conversation is how we know they are the right fit, not just technically but culturally. It takes more time, but it produces far better outcomes.
Honest advice, always
We will not tell you what you want to hear just to keep you engaged. If we think the brief needs adjusting, or the salary is not competitive, or the timing is off, we will say so.
Get in touch
Whether you are a recruiter in Calgary who wants an honest conversation about your career, or a business that needs to hire recruitment talent, we would love to hear from you. No obligation. No hard sell.
Frequently asked questions
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What is Rec2Rec?
Rec2Rec, or Recruitment to Recruitment, places recruitment professionals into recruitment businesses. It is all we do, which means we understand this world in a way that generalist agencies do not.
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What is the difference between Engaged and Consultancy?
Engaged is our retained model where a portion of the fee is paid upfront in exchange for a committed, structured search. Consultancy is our contingent service with no upfront cost. We will advise which suits your hire.
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Do you cover the rest of Alberta beyond Calgary?
Yes. We work across Alberta and also have strong networks in Toronto and Vancouver. We support interprovincial moves and international placements where relevant.
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I am not looking right now. Is it worth talking?
It is probably the best time to talk. We can give you a market overview, salary benchmarks, and keep you in mind when the right role comes up. Everything is confidential and there is no pressure.
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How long does a search typically take?
It depends on the seniority and specificity of the role. We set realistic expectations at the briefing stage and keep you updated throughout. We do not go quiet on you.