Straight answers for employers and candidates

Permanent placements are charged as a percentage of first-year base salary, payable on the candidate's start date. Retained and executive searches use staged payments at a lower total percentage. Contract staffing is an all-in hourly or daily rate. Every fee is agreed in writing before we approach a candidate. See how we work with employers.

An interviewed shortlist within 10 business days is our standard for a briefed permanent role. Contract roles with common skill sets are typically 48 hours. Executive searches shortlist in six to eight weeks.

If a permanent hire leaves or is let go within the guarantee period (typically 90 days for contingent, six months for retained and executive), we re-run the search at no additional fee. Terms are in our Terms of Business.

Yes. We place across Canada and hold or arrange the required licensing in provinces that regulate recruiters, such as British Columbia and Manitoba.

We approach passive candidates across the market, including competitors, unless you ask us not to. Organizations where we have placed candidates in the last 12 months are off-limits for those roles.

On a contingent basis, yes. We agree an introduction protocol so ownership of a candidate is never in dispute.

Yes. We are familiar with vendor-of-record arrangements and competitive procurement of recruitment services in the Ontario BPS and other provincial health systems, and can respond to RFPs and RFQs.

Structured interviews by a consultant who works only in your practice area, against a scorecard agreed with you at briefing. Technical exercises, portfolio reviews, or case studies are added where the role warrants.

No. Candidates never pay GetJob Canada for anything. Our fees are paid by employers. Anyone asking you for money in our name is not us; see the fraud notice.

No. Your CV is never posted, never sent to an employer without your explicit permission for that role, and never sent to your current organization.

Ranges come from the employer's brief and our live placements. We tell you the range before you decide to proceed, and we do not put you forward for roles that cannot meet your stated expectations.

We acknowledge within two business days. If your background fits one of our practices, we book a 30-minute intro call. If not, we say so and, where we can, point you to a more suitable resource. See how we help.

Yes, provided you hold a valid work permit, permanent residence, or citizenship. We can advise on how Canadian employers read international experience and certifications. We do not provide immigration services. See new to Canada.

Every candidate we put forward gets a preparation call before each interview, specific to the employer and the interviewers. Our interview guide covers the general approach.

At any stage, and you do not need to explain why. See our accessibility statement.

In line with PIPEDA and provincial privacy law. We collect only what we need to represent you, keep it secure, and delete it on request. Our privacy policy has the detail.

Yes, where the engagement supports it. We advise on whether an incorporated or payrolled arrangement is appropriate for the role and duration, and explain the pay and obligation differences. See contract vs permanent.

Timesheets are approved weekly or monthly by the client. Payrolled contractors are paid on our regular payroll cycle with statutory deductions. Incorporated contractors invoice us and are paid on agreed terms, usually net 15 to 30 days.

Payrolled contractors on longer assignments may be eligible for a benefits plan; incorporated contractors arrange their own. We set this out before you accept an assignment.

Conversion terms are pre-agreed with the client, so the transition is straightforward and there is no dispute over fees.

Three practices: healthcare supply chain, IT and technology, and marketing and digital, plus the finance, operations, sales, and quality roles that sit alongside them. See industries.

Yes. We operate as a licensed recruiter under Ontario's Employment Standards Act, 2000 and comply with licensing requirements in other provinces where we recruit.

Our office is at 350 Albert Street, Suite 1100, Ottawa, ON K1A 0S6. We meet most clients and candidates by video or at their premises. See locations.

We hire consultants and researchers who have worked in our markets. See careers.