A shortlist worth interviewing — in 5–7 days.
Boutique tech recruiting for Canadian startups and scale-ups. We move fast without spraying — a curated few who can actually do the job, backed by a real network and a 90-day guarantee.
High-volume agencies optimise for reqs. We optimise for your hire.
Shortlist in 5–7 days
We activate a live network the day we kick off. You see qualified people in a week, not a month of empty updates.
Signal, not volume
Every candidate is personally interviewed and assessed against the actual role. We send three you should meet — not thirty to sort.
Boutique by design
A small book of clients means senior attention on your search — not a junior working twelve reqs at once.
Backed by a guarantee
Permanent placements carry a 90-day replacement guarantee. If the fit isn’t right, we make it right.
Pick the model that fits the hire.
From a single transformative leader to flexible project capacity — we scope the engagement to the stakes.
Executive Search
Find transformative leaders for VP, C-level, and board positions. We leverage our deep network to identify exceptional executives who align with your vision.
- Confidential search process
- Comprehensive candidate assessment
- Cultural fit evaluation
- Market compensation analysis
Retained Search
Our coreDedicated partnership for critical hires. We become an extension of your team, fully committed to finding the right person for high-impact roles.
- Dedicated search consultant
- Exclusive candidate pipeline
- Thorough market mapping
- Ongoing candidate engagement
Contingent Search
Performance-based recruiting for volume hiring. We move fast to fill multiple positions with qualified candidates.
- Pay-on-placement model
- Quick turnaround
- Scalable for growth
- Quality guarantee
Contract Staffing
Access top talent for project-based work. Whether you need specialized skills or flexible capacity, we have the network.
- Vetted contractors
- Flexible engagement terms
- Compliance handled
- Contract-to-hire options
Kickoff to signed offer, without the black box.
Discovery
We learn your business, culture, and exactly what success looks like for this role.
Search
Our team activates our network, sources passive candidates, and screens for fit.
Present
You receive a curated shortlist of qualified candidates with detailed profiles.
Interview
We coordinate interviews, gather feedback, and keep the process moving.
Close
We help craft the offer, navigate negotiations, and ensure a smooth start.
Teams that hire with us, hire again.
“Stem Connect understood exactly what we needed. They found us a VP of Engineering who transformed our team in six months. The quality of candidates was exceptional.”
“We've hired 12 people through Stem Connect in the past year. Their understanding of Toronto's tech market and what makes candidates tick is unmatched.”
“As a scaling startup, we needed senior design talent fast. Stem Connect delivered three exceptional candidates within two weeks. We hired two of them.”
The details, before you brief us.
Have a specific role in mind? Tell us the shape of the hire and we’ll tell you exactly how we’d run it.
Brief us on a roleYour next critical hire, moving this week.
Tell us what you’re building and who you need. No obligation — just a sharp conversation and, if it’s a fit, a shortlist in days.