The best leaders aren’t looking. We go to them.
Retained executive and technical search by direct approach. Confidential, discreet, focused on the leaders already in the job that no job posting will ever reach.
The talent that matters isn’t on the market.
Your next leaders are already performing elsewhere, and they aren’t reading job ads. Since 2017, we have been identifying, approaching and assessing them for you — discreetly, from our offices in Montréal, Mississauga and New York.
A search, not a posting
Three principles that separate a retained mandate from an ordinary hire.
Direct and confidential approachWe reach passive candidates one at a time. Your name stays protected until the right moment.
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Technical specializationEngineering, manufacturing, construction, technology. We speak the language of your leadership and expert roles.
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A decision file, not a resumeYou don’t get a stack of applications. You get a documented, defensible decision.
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What you get
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✓A short list of scored candidates chosen for genuine fit
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✓A score out of 100 and defensible evidence behind every recommendation
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✓A DISC behavioural profile to inform team dynamics, to be validated in interview
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✓A first-90-days plan to make onboarding succeed
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✓A mandate led personally by the principal partner
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✓A 6-month replacement guarantee
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Since 2017
Montréal · Mississauga · New York
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400
Mandates completed
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66%
Of our mandates come from existing clients
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What our clients say
Jean-Philippe Lemire — President, Parallèle 54
“A terrific team that always manages to work miracles. You feel supported throughout the entire process.”
Raphael Beauregard — Human Resources, Entreprise Courtval
“Éric gave us exceptional service from start to finish. He quickly understood our needs and presented us with high-calibre candidates for a strategic position. His professionalism, his availability and his constant follow-ups let us go through the whole process with complete confidence. A true talent hunter, and I recommend him without hesitation.”
Félix Caron — Owner, Tube Caron
“Éric is a colourful and personable character, and above all a highly competent one. He filled an essential position in our company in record time. His close follow-ups and his involvement help us feel confident throughout the entire process.”
Frequently asked
How does a mandate work?
On a retained basis, led personally by the principal partner, from framing through to the first months in seat.
Do you offer a guarantee?
Yes. A six-month replacement guarantee on every placement.
How long does a mandate take?
The pace follows the rigor, never the other way around. You receive a short list the moment the right candidates are fully validated, never before.
How are your fees set?
We work on a retained basis. Fees are set as a percentage of the role’s total first-year compensation, agreed in writing before the mandate begins. No hidden charges, no hourly billing.
Do you work outside Quebec?
Yes. We run mandates across Canada and the United States, from our offices in Montréal, Mississauga and New York, in French and in English.
And if no candidate is right?
We resume the search. A mandate ends when the role is filled, not when a first short list has been delivered.
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Let’s stay in touch
Éric Larouche
Founder & Principal Partner
Reach me directly, or follow our perspective on the technical- and executive-leadership market on LinkedIn. |
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