Calgary, Alberta
Recruitment and HR in Calgary
Calgary hiring rises and falls with energy prices, but engineering, finance and leadership talent is always in demand. We help employers hire well when the market is tight and when it is not.
- 20% of first-year salary
- 90-day replacement guarantee
The Calgary hiring market
Energy
Oil and gas and pipeline companies have head offices in Calgary, along with the engineering and service firms around them.
Engineering and construction
Consulting engineering firms and project owners hire project engineers, managers and quality people.
Transportation and logistics
Rail, trucking and distribution centres serve western Canada from Calgary.
Technology and finance
A growing tech scene and financial firms that serve the energy sector.
Roles we recruit in Calgary
Engineering
Mechanical, electrical, civil, manufacturing
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Accounting and finance
From staff accountant to controller
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Executive search
C-level, VP and director searches
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Supply chain and logistics
Managers, buyers, planners, customs
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Sales
Account executives, business development, sales leaders
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IT and tech
Software, cloud, data and IT operations
View detailsRules that matter for Calgary employers
- Alberta: the Employment Standards Code sets termination notice from one week after 90 days of employment up to eight weeks after 10 years. Source
- Federally regulated employers, such as banks, airlines, telecoms and interprovincial transport, follow the Canada Labour Code instead of provincial employment standards. Source
Hiring well in Calgary
Engineers and finance professionals in Calgary often have energy-sector salaries in mind. We help you set a realistic offer and explain what else your company brings.
For HR support between hires, see our HR subscription.
Common questions
Do you check APEGA registration?
Yes. For engineering roles we confirm P.Eng or EIT status with APEGA. See engineering recruitment.
Do you cover Edmonton too?
Yes. See our Edmonton page.
Hiring, or stuck on an HR question?
Tell us what you need. We reply by email to set up a short free call, and send a written agreement before any work starts.