We Recruit Candidates in All Areas of HR

VP, Operations

Office Manager

Talent Acquisition / Recruiter

HR Generalist

Payroll Administrator

Facilities Manager

Logistics

Supply Chain Management

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The IQ PARTNERS Advantage

4 Reasons to Hire IQ PARTNERS

1
Unparalleled Access

IQ PARTNERS are known as trusted advisers so we are able to access and move candidates that are simply not available through other firms or methods.

2
On-Demand Service

Our clients have access to on-demand HR Services and Talent Management solutions through AugmentHR, a division of IQ PARTNERS.

3
One-Stop-Shopping

Our clients also have access to our recruitment teams across a range of industries and enjoy the benefits of ‘one-stop-shopping’ while working with a recruitment partner they know and trust.

4
Flexible Approach

Our HR recruiters have experience fulfilling diverse hiring needs, from projects and periods of leave to permanent positions.

How We Help HR Companies Hire Better

We deliver not just the best people on the market but the best people in the market.

A valuable HR person is a behind-the-scenes star player who helps keep a business running smoothly. Our focus is on identifying those star players in the marketplace who are not only great at what they do, but also a great fit for the company. As a direct contact headhunter, we take a proactive approach to finding standout HR professionals. We do this by tapping into a vast network of contacts across multiple industries and building on relationships that span decades (97.1% of our candidates rate our professionalism as ‘Above Average’). As a result, we present you with top performers, including the people who didn’t know they were looking for a job. Not just the best unemployed person on the market.

Testimonials
Read What Our Clients Are Saying

IQ Partners are amazing to work with. Very professional and they go the extra mile to ensure they bring you top quality candidates for the role you are looking for. They have a passion for what they do and it shows. Will use them again!

Angela Fair, Senior Vice President, Redflex Group

IQ PARTNERS presents itself well, providing the client with good feedback, honesty and a good understanding of what to expect in their search. Professional team and comfortable surroundings.

, Manager - Human Resources

How We Do It

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

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

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

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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.

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We debrief all non-selected candidates.

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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.

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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Blog

Read The Headhunters Blog

Our headhunters share the latest hiring tips & tricks from one of the top recruitment agencies in Toronto.
May 29th, 2026
6 Resume Fixes That Can Instantly Improve Your Response Rate
Our recruiters have reviewed tens of thousands of resumes over the years. We’ve found that many exceptional professionals miss out on interviews simply because their resumes fail to command attention.  As other recruitment agencies in...
May 28th, 2026
A Candidates Guide to Prepare for a Screening Interview
Screening interviews are typically a candidate’s first interaction with a prospective employer. So, you have to be prepared if you want to make a good first impression and make it to the next round of...
May 26th, 2026
What Recruiters Can and Can’t Control in the Hiring Process
Hiring can feel unpredictable. And, it is to some extent. Organizations often look to Toronto recruiters as recruitment partners to streamline the process and ensure the best possible outcome. While a disciplined recruitment strategy significantly...
May 21st, 2026
Why Transparency Is Becoming a Competitive Advantage in Hiring
In our over 20 years of recruiting in the Canadian market, we’ve seen the power dynamic shift many times. Right now, we are seeing a fundamental change in what top talent requires before they even...
May 19th, 2026
What Your Resume Doesn’t Say and How to Fill the Gap in Interviews
Most people spend hours obsessing over the perfect font or the exact phrasing of a bullet point. While a clean resume gets you through the door, it rarely gets you the offer. A resume is...
May 14th, 2026
The Case for Hiring ‘Builders’ Over ‘Maintainers’ Right Now
Hiring the right person goes beyond skills and experience. You need people with the right mindset. In the Toronto executive search market, the definition of a high-performance hire is shifting. Economic pressure, slower growth forecasts,...
May 12th, 2026
Do You Have an Unhealthy Relationship With Work?
Are you a workaholic? Do you have a healthy relationship with your job? There has been considerable discussion about the importance of work-life balance in recent years. There has also been a shift in the...
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