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Leading Executive Recruiters Finding High Caliber Leaders for Companies in Ontario

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Premier Executive Search and Recruitment Services in Ontario

Keller is a leading executive recruitment firm in Ontario, offering businesses and organizations assistance in identifying, assessing, and recruiting leadership talent. Our team of seasoned recruiters has vast expertise and experience in providing headhunting and talent acquisition solutions to businesses across varying industries and sectors.

Our mission is to help our clients achieve business success through stellar headhunting services. The aim is to source high-caliber leaders with the technical knowledge and expertise required by our client, as well as the cultural fit to integrate into the existing workforce seamlessly. But our experienced executive search team does more than just headhunting. Our team also performs rigorous background and reference checks and conducts screening procedures to ensure that we are only presenting the best candidates who are the perfect match for the position our clients are trying to fill.

At Keller, we take a proactive approach when performing senior-level recruitment. This means utilizing various recruitment channels and our networks of contacts to their full potential to gain access to candidates with the unique talents needed to bring the company to new heights.

Top-Tier Executive Recruitment Firm in Ontario

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Our Executive Search Process

Keller is a widely recognized leader in the field of executive recruitment. Our team of recruiters is known for its longstanding reputation for quality and reliability in seeking and attracting the best talents for critical and key leadership positions and niche roles.

A large part of what makes our searches and placements successful is our unique and holistic approach to executive recruitment. We tailor our approach to headhunting based on the needs and goals of each organization we partner with, allowing us to meet their expectations. To do this, our team starts each search by meeting our clients, the business’ HR department, and relevant stakeholders to establish a comprehensive understanding of the organization’s culture, challenges, objectives, and the specific competencies required for the role. From there, we build a clearly defined candidate profile focused on both the technical expertise and the leadership attributes that will align with the company’s vision and strategy.

With a candidate profile prepared, our team begins the search. Keller leverages traditional recruitment methods, proprietary candidate databases, specialized channels, and our extensive network of industry connections to source potential candidates who meet (and often exceed) the benchmarks. Our approach allows us to reach even talents who may not be actively looking for new opportunities but meet the qualities our clients are looking for.

Each candidate is thoroughly screened. Our evaluation focuses on factors beyond those on a candidate’s resume. This includes the prospect’s leadership experience, management style, work ethic, and cultural fit. Additionally, we perform rigorous checks to ensure all candidates who are shortlisted and presented to the clients are not only highly qualified but also have the potential to drive your company forward and contribute to its long-term success.

Our assessments include:

  • Background, criminal, and reference checks
  • Skill-based competency testing
  • Behavior assessments
  • Advanced psychometric testing
  • Industry-specific knowledge evaluations

Throughout the process, our communication remains transparent and proactive. We provide regular progress updates, share key insights about the job market, and gather feedback from both clients and candidates. Once we identify the leading contenders, we coordinate interviews, manage expectations, and offer our expert guidance to help both parties make informed decisions.

Our Services

Beyond executive recruitment, Keller offers a wide range of solutions to assist clients in ensuring successful hires, boosting employee retention, and developing next-generation leaders within their ranks. These services include:

  • Onboarding support
  • Employee assessment and development
  • Leadership assessment and development
  • Professional development
  • Succession planning
  • Transition planning
  • Diversity and Inclusion (DEI)
  • Employee coaching
  • Compensation consulting
  • Workforce transformation

Our Expertise

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At Keller, our vision is to ensure that every organization we partner with thrives by harnessing exceptional leadership and unparalleled talent. Our expert recruiters bring years of experience in placing highly skilled professionals across diverse sectors. This, in addition to their extensive academic and professional qualifications and their abilities to leverage a deep understanding of both global and local labor markets, enables us to connect businesses with candidates who possess not only the necessary skills but also the ability to transform challenges into unique opportunities.

Industries We Serve

We are highly dedicated to providing excellence and a personalized approach. This is matched by our commitment to ensure that each placement contributes to the long-term growth and sustainability of our clients. By partnering with Keller, businesses gain access to leaders who inspire teams, foster innovation, and implement effective strategies that result in measurable improvements.

Keller works with organizations across different industries and sectors, including, but not limited to:

  • Manufacturing
  • Automotive
  • Information and Communications Technology
  • Financial Services
  • Agri-Food
  • Mining
  • Construction
  • Real Estate, Rental, and Leasing
  • Life Sciences
  • Forestry
  • Tourism
  • Wholesale and Retail Trade
  • Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • Cultural and Creative Industries
  • Transportation and Warehousing

Roles We Fill

At Keller, we specialize in executive recruitment. But our services extend beyond just executives—we can fill positions at every level, from entry-level roles to C-suite positions.

We also offer a variety of employment options to suit your specific requirements. Our team is skilled in placing candidates in temporary assignments for short-term projects, permanent roles for long-term growth, direct-hire positions, and part-time jobs.

  • Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
  • Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
  • Vice President of Operations
  • Director of Marketing and Communications
  • Software Development Manager
  • Healthcare Administrator/Manager
  • Corporate Sales Manager
  • Audit Manager
  • Engineering Manager
  • Director of Human Resources
  • Creative Director (Digital/Marketing Agencies)
  • Senior Data Scientist
  • Pharmacovigilance Associate (Healthcare/Pharma)
  • Director of Emergency Management
  • Environmental Sustainability Manager

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Behind Our Customized Approach to Executive Recruitment

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When Keller first began operating as a staffing agency, our recruiters followed a cookie-cutter approach to talent acquisition. At the time, the approach was considered the industry standard and had yielded sufficient results for our client base. However, the approach proved insufficient when used in placements that required placements that demanded specialized expertise, nuanced cultural alignment, and exceptional leadership qualities. As our clients began seeking executives who could not only fulfill technical roles but also drive strategic initiatives and foster organizational growth, it became clear that a standardized approach was no longer effective.

Keller holds a commitment to deliver exceptional recruitment services. As such, we invested heavily in developing an approach that can adapt to the needs of our clients. This customer-centric approach has helped us establish and maintain a long track record of successful placements and allowed us to make a permanent influence on the recruiting industry.

We also believe diverse and inclusive leadership is critical to an organization’s success. We actively seek out talents from varied backgrounds and professional networks when sourcing. Our recruiters are also trained to mitigate unconscious bias and focus on measurable competencies during the assessment process.

Keller’s Guarantee

At Keller, we take pride in our ability to provide reliable, trustworthy executive recruitment services to companies in Ontario. Our commitment to our clients goes beyond finding the right candidate for the job; we strive to ensure every placement is a long-term success.

Our recruiters follow a proven multi-step approach to recruitment. We first establish your organization’s culture, values, and talent needs and then use this information to create a detailed candidate profile containing technical skills, leadership attributes, and personality traits your company requires.

Our screening process also looks beyond resumes and includes extensive interviews, psychometric testing, and behavior assessments to ensure a candidate’s cultural alignment.

In the rare event that your new executive leaves or does not meet performance expectations within the first 90 days of hire, we will promptly conduct a new search at no additional cost to our client.

Local Expertise, Global Reach, Extensive Network

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Ontario is a state that is rich in resources, which can result in great economic growth and more opportunities for top-level talents to work in executive roles. Ontario is also Canada’s largest province and is home to a vibrant business environment. With a population of over 14 million, it has the largest economy in the country, accounting for over 40% of Canada’s GDP.

Ontario has a diverse and highly productive economy, with sectors ranging from technology and financial services to automotive and manufacturing. It is the home of the country’s top-performing markets, such as Toronto, Ottawa, and Hamilton.

The workforce environment in Ontario is diverse, dynamic, and thriving. The labour force in Ontario is highly educated and skilled. Ontario has the highest percentage of university graduates of any province in Canada. It also has one of the highest percentages of post-secondary diploma and certificate holders. The workforce is highly diverse, with over 200 languages spoken in the province.

Employers in Ontario are required to adhere to a number of laws and regulations, including those related to workplace safety, labour standards, and human rights. These laws ensure that employers provide a safe and fair working environment for their employees.

Why Choose Keller as Your Go-To Executive Recruiter in Ontario?

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At Keller, we bring a wealth of expertise to every executive search project in Ontario. Our recruiters have years of industry experience and a track record of making successful placements. These are complemented by their extensive professional and academic qualifications in business administration, human resources, and organizational psychology. This combination allows our team to address your talent needs with precision and a thorough approach.

Many of our consultants have held senior-level positions across various sectors. Their unique insight equips them with firsthand insights into leadership demands at the highest tiers. Through this specialized knowledge, we ensure you connect with candidates who display the technical skills and strategic thinking to help your business achieve new heights.

Keller’s consultants consistently engage in professional development through industry conferences, certification programs, and associations. This allows us to remain well-informed on trends and best practices.

Get in touch with our recruiting agency to schedule a consultation today.

Client Testimonials

"We had been struggling to fill a Chief Marketing Officer position that demanded both analytical expertise and creativity. Keller’s team thoroughly analyzed our brand, understood our marketing gaps, and identified executive-level talent with proven success in the Ontario consumer market. This level of alignment simply doesn’t happen without a well-connected search firm."

- Robert P., Chief of Human Resources

"Our family-run business was expanding, and we needed an executive who could lead with both empathy and strategy. Keller’s consultative approach helped us clarify our succession plan, define our leadership requirements, and interview candidates who mirrored our core values. The candidate we hired has elevated our company culture significantly."

- Anna L., President

"We partnered with Keller while transitioning our nonprofit’s leadership. They took the time to understand our mission, community impact goals, and the unique challenges we face in fundraising and advocacy. The shortlist they presented reflected an impressive array of talent, each candidate committed to making meaningful contributions in the social sector."

- Neha O., Advocacy Director

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