Agilec

What Agilec does

Agilec is a Canadian employment services and vocational rehabilitation organization headquartered in Courtice, Ontario (corporate office relocated to Oshawa in 2007), operating 21 physical locations that serve 26 communities across the province. Founded in 1985 as Northern Lights Vocational Services and rebranded to Agilec in 2016, the company has 101–250 employees and is part of the APM Family of Companies — a global workforce solutions group — following a 2021 unification with Equus Workforce Solutions and 2022 integration into APM. The organization operates three product lines: government-funded Employment Ontario services (the core offering, providing no-cost employment assistance to job seekers and recruitment/retention services to employers, including the Better Jobs Ontario and Employable YOU programs), fee-based professional services (career transition packages priced $1,200–$6,500, outplacement, team training, and webinars), and vocational rehabilitation (assessments, transferable skills analysis via the proprietary QuickNOCPro system, functional and cognitive job coaching, and disability management) sold to insurers, rehabilitation companies, lawyers, and individuals. Customers include Veterans Affairs Canada under a Career Transition Services contract awarded in 2018, a wide range of Ontario employers, and job seekers including youth, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

The underlying technology stack is service-delivery oriented rather than product-oriented: QuickNOCPro performs Transferable Skills Analysis against the National Occupational Classification framework, an online job board connects employers with candidates, an LMS-based Online Resource Centre delivers on-demand workshops, and the company integrates with ADP Workforce Now (HRIS/recruitment), LinkedIn Learning (employee development), Microsoft Teams and Outlook (service delivery), Service Canada Job Bank (labour market data), and Indeed (job distribution). Revenue mechanics are dominated by government contracts — primarily Employment Ontario funding flows from the Government of Canada and Government of Ontario, supplemented by the VAC contract — with secondary commercial revenue from tiered career transition packages, outplacement engagements, training webinars, and vocational assessments; pricing is published on the website for the professional services tier (Bronze $1,200 through Platinum $6,500) while the government-funded core is delivered at no cost to eligible end users. The go-to-market combines physical office presence, an online job board marketplace, government partnership channels, and a content marketing footprint (blog, social media, email newsletter, webinars). In 2025, Agilec connected 3,739 job seekers to full-time employment and celebrated its 40th anniversary.

Name

Agilec

Legal name

Agilec

Website

https://agilec.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Agilec is an Ontario-based employment services and vocational rehabilitation organization operating 21 locations across 26 communities, serving job seekers, employers, veterans, and individuals with disabilities via government-funded Employment Ontario programs, fee-based career transition and outplacement services, and assessments for insurers and legal clients; the company is part of the APM Family of Companies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Employment Services

NAICS

Employment Placement Agencies (561311), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Temporary Help Services (561320)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Help Supply Services (7363)

akta.pro primary industry

Career Coaching, Mentoring & Placement Support Services (EDAAAKAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mentorship & Coaching (Career, Academic, Industry-Specific) (EDAMAKAA), Career Readiness & Employability Skills (Resume, Interview, Networking) (EDAMAKAG), Administrative, Clerical & Office Support Direct Hire (BPACAFAF), Onboarding & New-Hire Training Programs (BPACANAF), Employee Onboarding & Offboarding Administration (BPAAAIAA)

Keywords

• Employment services
• Career transition services
• Vocational rehabilitation
• Outplacement services
• Workforce development

Headquarters

HQ city

Oshawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices24 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Employment Services: Funded by Employment Ontario (Government of Canada and Government of Ontario), providing no-cost personalized support to job seekers and recruitment/retention services to employers. Includes Better Jobs Ontario (formerly Second Career) program supporting skills training for unemployed individuals.
2. Professional Services (Career Transition & Outplacement): Fee-based career transition packages, outplacement services, and professional development training sold to individuals and employers. Includes resume writing, interview preparation, career coaching, and comprehensive outplacement packages ranging from Bronze to Platinum tiers.
3. Training and Professional Development: Individual and team training programs including webinars, eLearning courses, and certificate programs. Revenue generated through course purchases and team training engagements for organizations.
4. Vocational Rehabilitation Services: Assessment and rehabilitation services provided to insurers, rehabilitation companies, lawyers, employers, and individuals. Includes vocational evaluations, functional assessments, job coaching, and disability management services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Agilec connects job seekers with employers through government-funded Employment Ontario services and delivers fee-based career transition, professional development training, outplacement, and vocational rehabilitation services. The company operates a job board marketplace, provides personalized one-on-one career planning with 12 months of post-placement job coaching, and offers assessments such as Transferable Skills Analysis and Labour Market Analysis for employers, insurers, rehabilitation firms, and lawyers across Ontario.

Product overview

Agilec is an employment services organization offering a multi-service portfolio centered on connecting job seekers with employers and supporting career development. The core offering consists of Employment Services (job seeker support, employer hiring services, and a Job Board platform) funded through Employment Ontario. Adjacent to this are Professional Services including Training programs (Professional Development, Team Training), Career Transition Services (Writing Services, Career Assessments, Career Transition Packages, Interview Preparation), and Outplacement Services. Vocational Rehabilitation services provide assessments, job coaching, and disability management. The company operates 21 physical locations across Ontario and serves clients nationally through its parent company Equus Workforce Solutions. The portfolio is unified under the Agilec brand following a 2016 rebrand from Northern Lights Canada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Employment Services Government-funded employment services connecting Ontario job seekers with employers through personalized one-on-one career planning, job matching, skills training, employer liaison, and 12 months of post-placement job coaching and mentoring. Available at no cost to eligible job seekers and employers through Employment Ontario.
• Job Board Online job board platform connecting employers posting positions with job seekers searching across Ontario locations, with keyword and location search, job type filtering (Full Time, Part Time, Contract, Seasonal), and remote position options.
• Better Jobs Ontario Government program (formerly Second Career) providing financial assistance and skills training support to unemployed Ontario residents pursuing training for in-demand occupations, delivered through Employment Ontario.
• Employable YOU Youth employment program for individuals aged 15-30 who are out of school, work, or training, providing employment skills training, occupational skills training, paid work placements, coaching, and mentorship in Barrie, Bracebridge, Burk's Falls, and Peterborough.
• Career Transition Services for Veterans Affairs Canada Career transition services delivered on behalf of Veterans Affairs Canada for eligible serving members, Veterans, spouses, common-law partners, and survivors, including Education and Training Benefit planning and civilian employment transition support.
• Career Transition Services Fee-based career transition services for individuals including resume writing, interview preparation, career assessments, and coaching to support career changes, delivered through dedicated coaches with tiered package options.
• Writing Services Professional resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile writing services for individuals at Student, Entry Level, Professional, and Executive levels, available as standalone purchases.
• Career Assessments and Coaching Self- and career-discovery assessments including Strong Interest Inventory, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), True Colors, TypeFocus, COPSystem, and Personality Dimensions, combined with one-on-one career coaching.
• Interview Preparation Interview preparation services including mock interviews, coaching, and preparation support for individuals transitioning careers or seeking new roles.
• Professional Development Training Individual training programs including webinars, eLearning courses, and certificate programs covering Mental Health First Aid, Motivational Interviewing, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, and crisis de-escalation.
• Team Training Corporate training programs for teams on Team Health, Developing Innovative Teams, Effective Communication, Conflict Resolution, and Emotional Intelligence at Work, delivered to organizations as team training engagements.
• Outplacement Services Outplacement services for employers (pre-termination planning, termination assistance, post-termination support for remaining employees) and individuals facing job loss, including tiered career transition packages.
• Vocational Rehabilitation Services Comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services including initial assessments, case management, return-to-work coordination, transferable skills analysis (using QuickNOCPro), labour market analysis, vocational evaluations, cognitive and functional abilities evaluations, and disability management, sold to insurers, rehabilitation companies, lawyers, employers, and individuals.
• Job Coaching Services On-site job coaching including Functional Job Coaching for physical challenges, Cognitive Job Coaching for cognitive challenges, and Supportive Job Coaching to support job retention, delivered to individuals with disabilities and employers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3739 job seekers connected to full-time employment in 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• APM Family of CompaniescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2022Agilec joined the APM Family of Companies in July 2022, gaining access to global resources and network while maintaining its operational identity. APM is a global provider of employment and rehabilitation services.
• Equus Workforce SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2021Agilec united with Equus Workforce Solutions in July 2021, expanding operations to include the United States (including Puerto Rico and USVI). Equus is a major workforce solutions provider.
• Veterans Affairs CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgilec was awarded the contract for Veterans Affairs Canada Career Transition Services in 2018, providing career transition support for eligible serving members, Veterans, spouses, common-law partners, and survivors. Also assists Veterans in planning for Education and Training Benefit.
• Employment Ontario (Government of Canada and Government of Ontario)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgilec delivers Employment Ontario services funded by the Government of Canada and Government of Ontario, providing no-cost employment assistance to job seekers and recruitment services to employers across Ontario.
• Ontario Disability Employment Network (ODEN)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgilec's Project Director Ashley Sweeney was appointed Board Chair of ODEN, a province-wide network dedicated to advancing employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Agilec actively participates in disability employment advocacy.
• Service CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgilec uses Service Canada Job Bank labour market information for Labour Market Analysis (LMA) research and analysis, utilizing official government data for regional wage data and Labour Force Survey information.
• FedcapminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgilec Hamilton team was recognized as nominee in the Top Performance Award category at the Fedcap Gala. Fedcap is a related workforce solutions organization.
• Community PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgilec works with community partners who specialize in specific forms of communication to assist customers with accessibility needs, as referenced in the Accessibility statement.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• COSTI Immigrant Services: COSTI is a major Ontario non-profit providing employment services, language training, and settlement support funded by Employment Ontario and federal programs. It is a direct competitor to Agilec for government employment-services contracts and job-seeker placements.
• JVS Toronto: JVS Toronto is a non-profit employment and training organization serving job seekers, employers, and persons with disabilities in Ontario. It competes with Agilec in Employment Ontario service delivery, vocational rehabilitation, and career transition services.
• The Career Foundation: The Career Foundation is an Ontario non-profit providing Employment Ontario services, career counselling, and training programs. It directly competes with Agilec for government-funded employment services contracts and employer relationships.
• Equus Workforce Solutions: Equus Workforce Solutions is Agilec's sibling organization under the APM Group (united in 2021), operating workforce development services across the US, including Puerto Rico and USVI. It is comparable in service model, customer base (job seekers, employers, government), and parent ownership.
• VPI Working Solutions: VPI is an Ontario employment services provider delivering Employment Ontario programs and vocational rehabilitation services. It competes with Agilec for the same government-funded contracts and serves a similar employer and job-seeker base.
• YMCA of Greater Toronto - Employment Services: YMCA Employment Services is one of Ontario's largest Employment Ontario service providers with multiple locations, offering job search, training, and employer recruitment services. It directly overlaps with Agilec's core employment services mandate.
• KEYS Job Centre: KEYS is an Ontario Employment Ontario service provider offering job search, training, and employer services. It competes directly with Agilec for the same provincial funding stream and serves a similar job-seeker and employer base.
• Achēv: Achēv is a leading Ontario employment services provider delivering Employment Ontario programs, career transition, and newcomer services. It competes directly with Agilec for the same government-funded contracts and employer relationships across the province.

Emerging players

• Fedcap: Fedcap is a US-based workforce development and rehabilitation organization that recognizes Agilec (its affiliated network) at industry events. It operates similar employment, vocational rehabilitation, and disability services, partially overlapping with Agilec's VR and disability employment lines.
• WCG (Workforce Consulting Group): WCG is an APM Group affiliate providing employment and disability services primarily in Australia, similar in service mix (vocational rehabilitation, employment placement, training) to Agilec. It is comparable as a sibling brand within APM rather than a direct competitor in the Ontario market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/WeAreAgilec
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/652896
• Instagraminstagram.com/weareagilec
• Pinterestpinterest.com/weareagilec

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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