Despite a challenging economy, the job market is poised for resilience in 2025. According to research for the 2025 Canada Salary Guide From Robert Half, nearly half – 46 per cent – of Canadian hiring managers plan to add new permanent positions over the next six months, while another 49 per cent anticipate hiring for vacated positions.90 per cent of Canadian hiring managers report challenges finding skilled talent.As Canadian businesses take the opportunity to strategize on their hiring needs in 2025, they should consider the benefits of using a recruitment agency to hire talent.Read the full Robert Half Canada State of Hiring press release.
Recruitment agencies are specialists in human resources, their insights and expertise honed not by hiring for a few positions within a single organization or team, but hundreds of thousands of positions for tens of thousands of organizations and teams – many within your specific industry or vertical.Chief among the benefits of using a recruitment agency to hire talent is speed: With ready access to the latest employment trends and market data across multiple industries, professional recruiters can provide your business with the targeted expertise and assistance it needs to quickly gain an edge over the competition – and avoid the consequences of prolonged hiring cycles.However, the benefits of using a recruiter stretch well beyond the immediate – they’re trusted advisors who look out for both the short-and long-term interests of the organizations they work with. Building a solid relationship with a professional recruiter can help your organization anticipate, plan for, and navigate future challenges so your leaders can focus on achieving their goals.Recruitment agencies also have access to the most up-to-date talent software, whether it’s the latest AI platforms used to screen candidates, video programs used to connect them with clients, or analytics tools capable of identifying granular skills relevant to a position and matching them with applicants.
“Utilizing software to facilitate meetings and connect talent enhances the recruitment process. Leveraging technology has become a part of the process in recent years. Robert Half Canada has been at the forefront of committing to technology and AI so that we can share what we can with our clients and candidates. There is an exciting future ahead, as we all strive to continue offering a custom-tailored human approach, in tandem with technological advancements. At the end of the day, in-person facetime remains crucial, but tech plays an increasingly important role.”
– Justin Orleans, Assistant Vice President Recruitment with Robert Half Canada.Justin Orleans started as Recruiting Manager for the Robert Half Montreal office in 2021 and quickly grew into his current role as Assistant Vice President for Administrative and Customer Support (ACS) recruitment. In addition to ACS services, Justin also helps to support recruitment for other divisions of consulting services offered in the Montreal area.
The right recruitment agency can save your business time and effort, especially when time is short, and help you avoid making costly hiring mistakes.To reap the greatest benefits of using a recruitment agency, employers should make sure their prospective partner checks these boxes first:Specialized networks. The most successful recruitment agencies have knowledge and experience in your industry, plus an understanding of your business and the nuances of the employment market. The recruiters at Robert Half Canada have built long-standing relationships with professionals across multiple industries, including active job seekers and passive job seekers who might consider changing roles to work for you. That’s important because even in an uncertain economy, highly skilled candidates are always weighing their options, but not publicly advertising they are open for hire.Client lists. The recruitment agency should have a successful track record of working with Canadian businesses like yours. Ask if the recruitment agency has worked with clients of the same type, size and industry as your organization, and take time to read testimonials from former clients and candidates about their recruiters. This feedback will help you make an informed decision.Scope. The best recruiters have developed a pipeline of potential candidates by networking and staying connected to people they’ve helped throughout their careers. At Robert Half Canada, we maintain a deep and broad network across the nation of vetted professionals with in-demand skills and relevant experience, including millions of candidates who can work remotely, so we can quickly find one person or an entire team.Dedication to your unique staffing needs. Professional recruiters who get to know you and your organization’s specific needs upfront are better positioned to quickly pinpoint the right candidates to make the best use of your time when you need to interview and hire. They can fill short- or long-term positions, or help advise or develop your hiring strategy alongside your team so that you meet the business target you set out to achieve.Connect with a Robert Half Canada Recruiter today and start hiring.
The benefits of using a recruitment agency to hire talent, of course, can very depending on the agency’s specialization. At Robert Half Canada, each of our recruiters are experts or even veterans of their chosen industry. This gives them a foundational expertise that comes in handy as they take time to understand your company and identify its specific needs before launching a search. When evaluating candidates, they know the right skills to look for to find an ideal match. And they are always thinking about new ways to help you build your business.Additionally, our recruiters aren’t just experts in market conditions across the country – they also pay attention to and educate clients about conditions in their local markets, and draw from research like the 2025 Canada Salary Guide From Robert Half to advise companies on the steps they should take to attract and retain high-quality candidates.They also maintain talent pools of candidates with specific experience and expertise in projects and positions similar to what clients are looking for, which means that when asked to fill a specific role they can proactively represent those clients to potential applicants they know will be qualified and interested in the opportunity. This personal touch is especially valuable in an environment where many companies are competing for the same limited pool of professional talent available for hire.
Are you a candidate wondering about the benefits of using a recruiter on your job search? Check out our blog about how to work with a recruiter to find a job.
Whether your business is looking to quickly fill new roles, needs advice for its hiring strategy, or is simply exploring new options, a recruitment agency like Robert Half can help. Experience the benefits of using a recruitment agency to hire your next candidate today.
