Lock Search Group’s Calgary recruiters have a deep understanding of the city’s evolving job market. As Calgary transitions from its traditional energy roots and embraces one of Canada’s fastest-growing tech ecosystems, demand is rising for engineers, data specialists, and clean-tech professionals—all amid consistently low unemployment. Operating across Alberta, we work within provincial labour regulations and salary benchmarks so Calgary employers stay competitive province-wide.
We connect top talent with leading companies across various industries, from tech to sustainable development. Our team is adept at helping businesses address the challenges of digital transformation and find the right people to drive growth. This ability to stay ahead of emerging trends and meet the city’s dynamic needs is what makes us one of Calgary’s leading employment agencies, with a proven track record of connecting employers with the personnel they need for their jobs.
As Calgary aims to become an innovation hub, our recruitment services adapt to changing requirements. We offer customized recruitment and talent-acquisition solutions for companies expanding their teams and professionals seeking new opportunities. Our approach combines proven methods with innovative techniques, identifying candidates who both have the critical skills for today’s workforce and are a match for the employer’s company culture. Our headhunting expertise ensures businesses can access the skilled individuals necessary for success.
Lock Search Group’s deep understanding of Calgary’s employment market makes us a valuable partner in this competitive region. Our network and local insights enable effective recruitment strategies. We build long-term relationships, facilitating placements that contribute to Calgary’s growth. Trust our recruiters to help realize the city’s potential, whether you’re expanding your business or seeking your next career move in this thriving city.
Calgary is often called the Energy Capital of Canada, home to many of the country’s largest energy firms as well as various companies involved in the extraction, refining, and distribution of oil and gas. Our search consultants place drilling engineers, project managers and sustainability leaders who steer organizations through energy-transition projects and evolving regulations.
But this isn’t the only sector where Calgary job seekers will find opportunities. Alberta’s rich natural resources have long given Calgary a strong agriculture sector, while its strategic location makes it a hub for the transportation and logistics industries. The city is also growing as a technology center, home to innovative startups as well as established firms. We recruit product managers, software developers and data scientists who accelerate innovation for Calgary’s high-growth tech companies.
Add in the strong financial services and manufacturing sectors and it’s easy to see why Calgary has one of the most dynamic economies in Canada.
Lock Search Group’s recruiters have experience hiring exceptional candidates for organizations across the many sectors driving Calgary’s economy. We deliver personalized recruiting solutions that align our clients’ business needs with candidates’ goals, drawing on our deep knowledge of Calgary’s hiring landscape to consistently identify the exact right person for the roles we fill. We partner with your human resources department to streamline talent acquisition—from role scoping and employer branding through candidate screening, interviews and onboarding. Whether you’re seeking professionals in areas like finance, engineering, or accounting, or you need a new CEO or other executive leader, Lock Search has the expertise to deliver results. Our goal is lasting employment success: 92 percent of professionals we place in Calgary remain with their employer after two years.
Lock Search Group is Calgary’s leading executive search and headhunting partner, delivering retained, performance based results for boards and C-suite leadership teams across Alberta. Our contained retained search model unites the rigor of traditional executive recruiter methodology with clear accountability metrics to secure chief executive officers, chief financial officers, chief operating officers, chief technology officers and presidents for corporations, private equity portfolio companies and energy transition ventures in Calgary. Senior consultants with succession planning expertise steer a three-phase process that maps the entire executive talent landscape, monitors mergers, acquisitions, leadership moves and board appointments, and provides clients and Calgary Economic Development stakeholders with real-time market intelligence. Sector specific search teams draw on national and international networks to identify passive leaders critical to the city’s energy, technology and financial services clusters. Every shortlist is benchmarked against diversity, equity and inclusion indicators to guarantee an unbiased selection process. Successful placements include board directors, chief executive officers, chief financial officers and vice presidents across manufacturing, oil and gas, software, clean technology and financial services.
Our Retained Search service creates an exclusive partnership with Calgary-based organizations looking to secure senior and mid-level talent through a focused, priority-driven approach. We allocate dedicated resources to sourcing top-tier candidates across Calgary’s key industries, such as energy, technology, finance, and logistics. Leveraging extensive market research specific to thriving neighbourhoods like downtown Calgary, Beltline, Kensington, and Inglewood, we build targeted talent pipelines reflective of the city’s economic profile. With Calgary currently experiencing employment growth of 2.8% year-over-year, particularly strong in sectors like tech and renewable energy, our team provides frequent updates and precise market intelligence reports. From candidate screening to final negotiation, our process delivers clarity and professionalism. Post-placement support ensures successful candidate integration and contributes positively to your organization’s long-term objectives.
Our Contingency Search service provides Calgary businesses with an adaptable recruitment solution aimed at rapidly filling professional and technical roles. Ideal for sectors experiencing active hiring cycles, such as engineering, health care, construction, and information technology, this approach offers immediate access to our extensive local candidate network. With Alberta’s labour market showing increasing demand, notably in technology and healthcare sectors, our results-oriented model ensures quick turnaround times and efficient candidate introductions. Payments are only required after a successful placement, offering cost-effective flexibility, particularly beneficial for companies with fluctuating hiring needs. Our team expertly manages all recruitment stages—from initial evaluations through negotiations—and seamlessly collaborates with your internal teams or other recruiting partners to achieve optimal outcomes.
From our Calgary office, we’ve always believed that genuine connections drive lasting results. Rooted firmly in Calgary’s community-driven culture, we prioritize authentic relationships and dependable outcomes. Our Calgary team appreciates the city’s distinctive business environment, where relationships and reputation matter deeply. With longstanding ties to local communities like Mission, Bridgeland, and Eau Claire, we bring a personal touch and dedicated service to every recruitment partnership. Our experienced consultants, averaging over a decade in Calgary, remain committed to delivering reliable matches that positively shape the futures of the businesses we serve.
When you meet with our Calgary team at The Ampersand North Tower, we begin by hearing your background, ambitions and hiring objectives. From that conversation, we create a clear, personalized action plan outlining each recruitment milestone, the steps you’ll see in action and projected timelines. Every detail, including what we will do, how you will monitor progress, and when you can expect results, is defined up front so you can move ahead with confidence.
Our Calgary office has been assembling standout teams since 1983. Over the decades, we’ve formed close ties with executives, board members and community leaders across neighbourhoods such as Inglewood and Beltline. Our recruiters bring experience from Calgary’s energy, finance and technology sectors, so they recognize local hiring challenges from the inside. You’ll meet our team at city forums and industry meetups, reflecting our ongoing commitment to connecting Calgary businesses with the right talent.
You’ll receive an individual action plan when you work with Lock, and we’ll be right on the same page every step of the way: what we will do, how you’ll see it happen, and when to expect results will all be clearly defined from the very beginning.
We’ve been building incredible teams at Lock since 1983. In that time, we’ve crafted a strong network of business leaders, decision makers, and influencers.
But that’s only half of the story. Our recruiters make genuine connections because they’ve lived their industries, and they understand the field’s unique nuances, needs, and subtleties from the inside out. No matter your business, the cutting edge is where you’ll find us.
Our focus is primarily on executive-level roles, including C-suite and board-level positions, as well as other senior leadership roles such as vice presidents, directors, and other high-level management positions.
We collaborate with clients to create a tailored strategy for sourcing top-tier talent. Our executive search proficiency enables us to pinpoint candidates with the appropriate qualifications and cultural alignment. Our results-oriented model is an effective approach that lowers risk and encourages efficient performance. We call it a “contained” model.
As a leading executive search firm, our practice areas are diverse and comprehensive, covering a wide range of industries and sectors. We specialize in executive search and talent acquisition services for the following industries:
With our extensive expertise and knowledge in these industries, we are able to provide customized solutions to our clients’ executive search and talent acquisition needs. Our team of experienced professionals utilizes a data-driven approach to identify and attract the best talent in the market, ensuring our clients’ continued success and growth.
Our consultants adapt their recruiting process to the client’s needs. An initial meeting is held to allow both parties to establish their expectations. Once the contract is signed, several factors are taken into consideration, including the industry and the type of position. Our consultants work with their associates to find the best talent. Candidates are proposed to clients, interviews are organized and even the smallest details are taken care of as we accompany the client throughout the recruitment process until the final candidate is signed. Each mandate is different and therefore some mandates take longer than others. A position can be closed within a week or several weeks, depending on the position.
Retained Search
An exclusive agreement where you engage the recruiter’s services upfront. You pay a fee at the start or in agreed stages, and the recruiter commits all research, outreach and screening efforts to your senior or hard-to-fill positions. The firm works side by side with you, maintains strict confidentiality, provides regular progress reports and delivers a carefully selected set of candidates who match your precise requirements.
Contingency Search
A performance-based arrangement in which the recruiter only receives payment once you hire a presented candidate. Multiple firms may compete on the same opening, making this well suited for mid-level roles with a broad talent pool. Recruiters focus on rapid sourcing and candidate presentation, ensuring qualified prospects reach you quickly without an exclusive commitment.
We have a rigorous and comprehensive approach to screening and assessing candidates. Our process typically involves the following steps:
Initial screening: We begin by reviewing resumes to determine whether a candidate meets the minimum requirements for the position. We also conduct initial phone screens to evaluate their communication skills, level of interest, and overall fit for the role.
In-depth interviews: For candidates who pass the initial screening, we conduct in-depth interviews through phone, online meetings or in person, to assess their experience, qualifications, and cultural fit.
Candidate presentation: Once we have completed our in-depth interviews, we present a shortlist of highly qualified candidates to the client for their consideration. We provide detailed profiles of each candidate, outlining their experience, qualifications, and fit for the role.
Assessments and reference checks: Depending on the role and level of seniority, we may conduct additional assessments such as personality tests or cognitive assessments. We also conduct thorough reference checks to validate the candidate’s experience and ensure that they have a track record of success in previous roles, as well as background criminal checks.
Overall, our approach to candidate screening and assessment is designed to ensure that we present the best possible candidates to our clients, while also providing a positive experience for the candidates themselves. We take a personalized and consultative approach, working closely with both clients and candidates to ensure a successful outcome for all parties involved.
We believe that providing additional services beyond talent acquisition is crucial to delivering a comprehensive and successful recruitment experience for both our clients and candidates.
As a testament to this commitment, we offer interview coaching and onboarding support to further facilitate the success of our clients and their newly appointed executives. Our interview coaching provides guidance on techniques, questions, and effective communication, leading to better outcomes. Additionally, our onboarding support ensures a smooth transition and ongoing communication for success. We believe these services are vital to a comprehensive recruitment experience for clients and candidates.
Candidates working with Lock Search Group don’t need to pay a fee. Rather, they are considered potential candidates for the open positions and are evaluated based on their skills, qualifications, and fit for the role.
Lock Search Group can provide candidates with access to exclusive job opportunities, as well as personalized guidance and support throughout the hiring process. However, it is important to note that the final hiring decision ultimately rests with the hiring organization, and there is no guarantee of employment for candidates who work with executive search firms.
We stand behind the quality of our services and proudly offer a replacement guarantee period starting from the candidate’s start date. For specific details tailored to your unique contract, please reach out to your dedicated consultant.
You will receive an email confirmation. Once your application is submitted, our associates will send your file to the consultant who specializes in the field you are looking for.
Please send us an email at info@locksearchgroup.com and we will be glad to update you. It may take some time to process your application if the type of position you are seeking is not available at the time you apply.
Our talent acquisition framework combines Calgary-specific labour-market data with personalised candidate engagement so every hire meets both technical and cultural expectations. The process unfolds in five stages:
According to Calgary Economic Development, the city generated more than 4,000 new tech roles and saw continued growth in energy-transition projects in 2024. This economic momentum increases competition for specialised talent. Fortunately, our data-driven recruitment strategies help employers secure scarce skills before the market moves.
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