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Expertise and Excellence
in Every Match
Kananaskis Connect provides executive search and headhunting for organizations that need the right leader, not just the available one. Based in Calgary and working with clients locally and internationally, we recruit across senior and specialist roles where the wrong hire is expensive and the right one changes everything.
Recruiting & looking for talent?
We handle search assignments at every level — local, regional, national, and international — across a broad range of sectors.
We offer both retained and contingency search, and we approach each assignment the same way: understand the role deeply, then go find the person who genuinely fits it.
Offering both retained and contingency search solutions, our team of executive recruiters brings unparalleled expertise to the table, capable of navigating diverse industries and disciplines worldwide.
We work as a boutique firm by choice. That means sector-specialist consultants who know their markets, a focused research approach to finding talent that isn't actively looking, and direct senior attention on every search. We measure our success one way: the impact the people we place go on to have.
Our Working Process
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Preparation and Strategy Development
We start by acquiring a comprehensive understanding of the role, pinpointing necessary qualifications and desired characteristics. We establish a clear timeline, set realistic expectations, and devise a tailored search strategy. This initial step is crucial for ensuring our approach is fully aligned with our client's goals.
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STEP
Sourcing and Recruiting
Our approach involves a targeted strategy to identify potential candidates. We tap into our extensive networks and apply our recruitment expertise to attract top-tier candidates, focusing especially on those not actively searching for new opportunities. Our goal is to create a pool of highly qualified candidates.
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STEP
Screening and Evaluation
We conduct thorough candidate screenings combined with preliminary evaluations, utilizing behavioral interviewing techniques. This helps us understand the candidates' motivations and address any concerns at an early stage, ensuring we proceed with those who are most suitable for the role.
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STEP
Interview Coordination and Candidate Presentation
We then present the best candidates to the hiring manager, coordinating interviews and ensuring clear communication of expectations between all parties. This phase is key to an effective and efficient selection process, helping both sides to make informed decisions.
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STEP
Offer Management, Resignation Assistance, and Integration Support
We manage the offer process meticulously, providing support to candidates during their resignation to mitigate the impact of potential counteroffers. We also assist in the integration of the new hire into their new role, including conducting post-hire follow-ups to ensure a smooth transition and to bolster retention.
PrismLink AI is our proprietary, in-house talent-matching tool. It combines psychological insight with professional analysis to assess candidates not just against the role, but against your organization's culture — and gives you a clear graphical profile of each person. The goal is simple: hiring decisions based on fit and long-term success, not just a resume.
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