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We Have Recruited Top Software People For The Following Positions

Board Director

Co-Founder

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Chief Operations Officer (COO)

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Chief Technical Officer (CTO)

Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)

Chief Product Officer (CPO)

Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)

Head of Demand Generation

Head of Customer Acquisition

Head of eCommerce

Head of Business Development

Head of Operations

Head of Human Resources

Head of Talent Acquisition & Culture

Vice President of Partnerships

Vice President of Sales

Vice President of Finance

Vice President of Marketing

Vice President Product

Vice President Engineering

Vice President People/HR

Vice President of Customer Success

Vice President of Development

Vice President of Growth

Vice President of User Acquisition

Vice President of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Project Manager

Software Developer

QA Developer

Data Engineer

Data Scientist

Platform Engineer

Solutions Engineer

Machine Learning Engineer

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Meet North America’s Top SaaS Recruitment Team

(416) 322-2888 ext. 239
Claire McConnachie
Partner
(416) 599-4700 ext. 264
Priscilla Poirier
VP, Client Services
(416) 599-4700 ext. 262
Brandon Young
VP, Client Services
(416) 599-4700 ext. 228
Luba Hamiuka
Director, Client Services

6 Reasons To Choose IQ PARTNERS as your SaaS Recruitment Agency

1
Canada’s Most Experienced SaaS Recruiters

15 years experience and recruiters who are 100% focused on SaaS gives you a candidate network that is deep and wide.

2
97.1% Rating

That’s the percent of our clients and candidates that rate our industry knowledge and professionalism as ‘Above Average’ or ‘Outstanding’.

3
100% Focused On Your Search

If you give us exclusivity, we work 100% exclusively for you until your search is done.

4
Just 1 Hour From You

We only require a 1-hour deep dive search briefing from the decision makers to ensure we hit the bullseye on your requirements so you get the right candidate the first time.

5
We Don’t Save Talent For Larger Clients

Unlike the big multinational recruitment firms, we don't have loyalty to a long list of clients so you get access to the entire market of candidates.

More Reasons To Choose IQ PARTNERS as your SaaS Recruitment Agency

Coast-to-Coast Coverage

From Vancouver to Ottawa to Silicon Valley to Austin, we’ve staffed SaaS recruiting teams across North America. While our headquarters are in Toronto, times have changed and most of our recruiters now work remotely in offices from Calgary to Halifax.

Over 9,000 recruitment projects since 2001

Named 7 times to the Profit 500 list of fastest growing companies, we understand growth mode.

Last year, We Helped 259 Companies Hire Better

80% of those were repeat clients.

109 5-Star Ratings on Google

A great reputation means clients trust us and candidates take our calls.

Industry Standard Rates

Competitive fees and flexible approach in service plans including a la carte, total team building or contract placements.

Guaranteed Results

3-month guarantee on recruitment. 6-month guarantee on executive searches.

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Read What Our Clients Are Saying

IQ PARTNERS is the best search firm I’ve ever worked with!

Wendy Porter, Board Member, VersaPay

An absolute pleasure to work with.
I truly felt that I was taken care of by IQ PARTNERS' highly professional and experienced team from day 1. More importantly, I felt like I was treated like a friend. I highly look forward to working with IQ PARTNERS more in the future to hire more stellar candidates.

Khaled Al Sabawi, Founder & CEO, Open Screenplay

[The candidate] continues to wow us with his skills and experience, and fit with our culture. A great find. We will certainly keep you posted should any other hiring requirements come up in the next while.

Robin Wark, Butterfield & Robinson

How We Do It

We bring years of experience and a disciplined approach to our process. Our clients will vouch for its success.

1

We complete formal briefing documents to deliver a professional presentation of your company and the opportunity to prospective candidates.

2

We conduct market research to source premier talent in the industry.

3

We interview and qualify candidates using a Topgrading interview style and present detailed candidate assessments for each shortlisted candidate.

4

We complete and present formal references on selected candidates.

5

We debrief all non-selected candidates.

6

We follow up on all placements at 30, 60 and 90 days to ensure a smooth and successful transition for both the client and the candidate.

FAQ

How can SaaS recruiters help software companies hire for growth?

SaaS recruiters help software companies hire the talent needed to grow revenue, build products, retain customers, and scale operations. IQ PARTNERS supports SaaS hiring across sales, product, engineering, customer success, marketing, revenue operations, finance, HR, and executive leadership.

What roles are most important for scaling a SaaS company?

Important SaaS roles often include account executives, sales leaders, product managers, software developers, engineering managers, customer success leaders, revenue operations professionals, demand generation specialists, CFOs, CTOs, CROs, and COOs. The right hiring priorities depend on company stage, funding, revenue model, and growth goals.

What should employers look for in SaaS candidates?

Employers should look for candidates who understand recurring revenue, customer retention, product-led or sales-led growth, cross-functional collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and scaling teams or processes. For leadership roles, candidates should also understand growth strategy, operational discipline, and investor expectations.

Why should employers work with SaaS recruitment specialists instead of general recruiters?

SaaS recruitment specialists understand the roles, metrics, team structures, and growth stages that shape software companies. This helps employers assess candidates more accurately for product, engineering, sales, customer success, revenue, and executive roles.

Can IQ PARTNERS help hire SaaS product, engineering, and technical leaders?

Yes. IQ PARTNERS helps SaaS companies hire software developers, product managers, engineering leaders, CTOs, data professionals, AI talent, DevOps specialists, and technical executives. These roles require both technical strength and alignment with the company’s product and growth stage.

We work with clients worldwide
IQ PARTNERS works with clients across North America. And we’ve placed candidates as far away as Singapore, Hong Kong, and Oulu, Finland!
We’re also part of the Humanis Advisory Group of Companies. With 10 offices across the country and over 135 experienced recruiters, talent advisory professionals, leadership development coaches, and HR professionals, we offer the scale of a national firm without losing the intimacy of local connections.
Our Total Talent Solutions team can help you hire better, hire less, and retain more.
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