Healthcare executive search, handled with discretion
Leadership searches that stay confidential. We help healthcare organizations find directors, managers and executives, and we help leaders explore their next move without their name going anywhere they have not approved.
- Free for candidates. Always.
- Licences verified with the regulator
- Every province and territory except Quebec
Leadership roles we search for
Directors of Care and DONs
Clinical and operational leaders for care homes and facilities.
Director of care recruitmentNurse managers
Unit and program managers.
Nurse manager recruitmentAdministrators and executive directors
Senior operational leaders.
Healthcare administrator searchVP Care and CNOs
Executive clinical leadership.
VP Care and CNO searchPharmacy managers
Leaders for pharmacy operations.
Pharmacy manager recruitmentRetained and contingent search explained
These are the two common ways a search is engaged. Which fits depends on the role, the urgency and how sensitive the search is.
Retained search
The client engages a firm for a defined search, often with fees paid in stages. Suited to senior, confidential or hard-to-fill roles where the work is research, outreach and assessment. The search is dedicated to the client.
Contingent search
The firm is paid only if the client hires someone it introduced. Suited to mid-level roles and open competition between agencies.
We will recommend the right model for your search and explain why. Fees are agreed in writing first.
How a search runs
- DiscoveryWe learn the organization, reporting lines, scope, culture and what success looks like.
- ProfileWe write a role profile and agree search boundaries, including any organizations we must not approach.
- OutreachWe reach out to leaders directly and discreetly, not only people who are applying.
- AssessmentStructured interviews, credential checks, and references taken only with the candidate's permission.
- Shortlist and closeYou meet a short list, we support offer discussions and we check in after the start.
Confidentiality
Discretion is the core of this service. Three commitments apply to every search.
- A candidate's name is shared with a client only after the candidate agrees.
- We do not contact a current employer or references without permission.
- Personal information is handled under PIPEDA and our privacy policy.
Clients can also keep a search confidential, for example when a role-holder has not yet been told.
Credentials and checks
Clinical leaders usually need current registration with their provincial or territorial regulator (for example as an RN) plus relevant education or certification. We verify registration status before presenting a candidate. We do not guarantee how a person will perform in the role. See how we verify credentials.
For leaders considering a move
You do not need to be looking. Send a short profile, tell us what would make a move worth it, and we will keep it private. We only contact you about roles that match, and you can ask us to stop at any time. Nothing is shared without your approval. Free for candidates. Always.
Why work with us
Healthcare only
We know the difference between a DOC, a DON and a Director of Care by province.
A defined process
The steps are written down before we start.
Candour
If a search is unlikely to work as scoped, we say so.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between retained and contingent search?
A retained search is an engagement for a dedicated search, often paid in stages. A contingent search is paid only when a hire is made. Retained work suits senior or confidential roles, while contingent suits mid-level roles. We recommend a model for each search and explain our reasoning.
Will my employer know I spoke to you?
No. We do not contact your employer, and we do not share your name with any client without your consent. References are taken only with your permission. You can ask us to stop contacting you at any time, and you decide what is shared and when.
Do you only search for senior roles?
This page is for leadership roles such as directors, managers and executives. Other permanent hires, such as nurses, care aides and allied health staff, go through our direct hire service, which has its own process and terms for those vacancies.
What do searches cost?
Fee terms are agreed in writing before work starts and depend on the role and the search model. We do not publish a rate card. Candidates pay nothing: free for candidates, always. Ask for a conversation about your search and we will explain the options plainly.
Do you search outside Canada?
Our focus is Canada, in every province and territory except Quebec. We do not currently place in Quebec.
Ready to talk?
Have a leadership role to fill?
Tell us about the role and how discreet it needs to be.
Discuss a searchPrefer a private conversation?
Start with a short profile. Free for candidates. Always.
Submit your profile