What Bedard Ressources does

Bédard Ressources Inc. is a privately held Canadian staffing and human resources firm headquartered in Laval, Quebec, founded in 1996 by Yvonne Bédard CRHA. The company provides temporary placement, permanent recruitment, international recruitment, executive headhunting, HR consulting, training, and operational outsourcing to employers across Canada; services to job seekers are provided free of charge. It operates eight physical offices spanning Quebec (Laval, Quebec City, Longueuil, and two in Montreal), Ontario (Mississauga), and British Columbia (New Westminster), and holds employment agency licenses in Quebec, Ontario, British Columbia, and Manitoba, giving it effectively coast-to-coast coverage within a Canada-only footprint.

The firm is services-based rather than software-based, with no public API, mobile application, or proprietary AI/ML products. Its operating technology consists of a shared candidate database linking all Canadian offices, psychometric testing platforms for candidate assessment, and third-party SaaS integrations including Kehops (candidate-to-employer matching), Synerion (payroll and HR management as employer of record), Atman (recruitment and HR operations), and Microsoft cloud services. Web analytics are run through Google Analytics. The firm was rebranded in June 2022 from a recruitment and placement agency to a national human resources firm, reflecting an evolved service portfolio that now includes management consulting, Bedard Talent (skills development and career transition), and customization of talent attraction strategies.

Bédard's revenue is generated through multiple streams: (1) temporary placement operated on a managed-services / employer-of-record basis, where the firm bills clients and pays workers weekly; (2) permanent recruitment on a success-fee model billed to client companies; (3) HR consulting and management consulting on professional-services fees; (4) training programs (40+ courses) priced with up to 50% Employment-Québec subsidies; and (5) outsourcing contracts with customized invoicing. Customer segments are horizontal — all industries — with named specialized practices in technology, industrial and manufacturing, and government and healthcare, and testimonials drawn from transportation, logistics, airline, metal manufacturing, and non-profit clients. Distribution combines direct in-person consulting at branch offices, toll-free 24/7 phone support, on-site event recruitment outsourcing, and the Kehops digital channel.

Name

Bedard Ressources

Legal name

Bédard Ressources Inc.

Website

https://bedardressources.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Bédard Ressources is a privately held Canadian staffing and HR firm founded in 1996, operating eight offices across Quebec, Ontario, and British Columbia. It provides temporary placement, permanent recruitment, executive headhunting, HR consulting, training, and outsourcing services to employers across all industries, with services offered free of charge to job seekers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Staffing and Recruitment Services

NAICS

Temporary Help Services (561320), Employment Placement Agencies (561311)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Office & Administrative Temp Staffing (BPACACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Permanent Placement (Multi-Industry) (BPACAFAA), Agent of Record (AOR) / Contractor Engagement Services (BPACAGAB)

Keywords

• Staffing and recruitment
• Temporary placement agency
• Executive search services
• Human resources consulting
• Talent acquisition outsourcing

Headquarters

HQ city

Laval

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Temporary Placement Services: Bedard HR acts as the official employer for temporary workers, billing client companies for staffing services and paying workers weekly. The company manages all administrative aspects including payroll, statutory holidays, and benefits.
2. Permanent Recruitment: Fee-based recruitment services where client companies pay for successful placement of permanent employees. The company handles the entire recruitment process from job posting to candidate selection.
3. HR Consulting Services: Consulting fees for services including HR diagnostics, policy development, compliance, training, and organizational development. Also includes management consulting for executive placements.
4. Training Programs: Over 40 specialized training courses available, with potential Employment-Québec subsidies covering up to 50% of training costs. Available in English and French, delivered remotely.
5. Outsourcing Services: Full or partial management of client operations including recruitment, HR management, facilities, and administrative support. Customized invoicing based on client standards.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bédard Ressources is a Canadian staffing and HR firm that places temporary workers (acting as employer of record), permanent employees, and international hires for client companies across 20+ industry verticals. Beyond placement, the firm sells executive headhunting, HR consulting, skills development and training under the Bedard Talent sub-brand, and full operational outsourcing (impartition) covering HR, customer service, call centers, and logistics functions. It also runs a free job-seeker portal in English and French that supplies candidates to its own placement pipeline.

Product overview

Bedard Ressources is a service-based staffing and human resources firm operating as a unified portfolio of interconnected recruitment and HR service lines rather than a software platform. The core offering is Staffing and Recruitment, encompassing temporary placement, permanent recruitment, and international recruitment services. This core is extended through specialized sub-products including Headhunting for executive placements, HR Consulting Services for strategic advice, Bedard Talent for skills development and training, Customized Talent Attraction Services for recruitment marketing, Management Consulting Services for interim executive needs, and Outsourcing for complete operational management. The firm does not offer a public API or software product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bedard Talent: Skills development service including psychometric tests, career transition programs, and specialized training courses

Products and services

• Temporary Placement (Agency Placement) Temporary staffing service where Bédard Ressources acts as the official employer of the placed worker, billing client companies for staffing services and managing all administrative aspects including payroll, statutory holidays, and benefits. Free for job seekers.
• Permanent Recruitment Full-service permanent recruitment process for client companies, including job posting strategy, candidate pre-screening, and pre-employment verification, billed on a success-fee model.
• International Recruitment Comprehensive international recruitment service coordinating talent attraction, immigration documentation, and tailored integration processes for client companies seeking foreign candidates.
• Executive Headhunting for Managers and Executive Staff Executive search service using a discreet approach, psychometric testing, and tailored support for senior-level placements and management recruitments.
• HR Consulting Services Strategic HR advice including recruitment strategy, policy development, disciplinary measures, labour law compliance, and HR audits, plus services in compensation, reorganization, and strategic coaching.
• Bedard Talent (Skills Development, Training, Psychometric Testing) Skills development service offering psychometric testing, career transition programs, and over 40 specialized training courses delivered in English and French, with potential Employment-Québec subsidies covering up to 50% of training costs.
• Outsourcing (Impartition) Full or partial management of client business operations including recruitment, HR management, customer service teams, loading docks, call centers, facilities, and administrative support, with customized invoicing based on client standards.
• Customized Talent Attraction Services Recruitment marketing and event recruitment outsourcing services designed to maximize employer visibility and attract ideal candidates, including on-site representation at job fairs and recruitment events across Canada.
• Management Consulting Services (Interim Executive Placement) Interim executive placement and strategic advisory services for temporary management needs, including COO, CFO, and operational leadership roles, paired with executive search for permanent placement.

Quantifiable outcome

• The cost of replacing an employee can be up to 150% of their salary
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KehopscoreTechnology or IntegrationKehops platform enables connection between staffing agencies and companies seeking candidates. Bédard Ressources uses this platform to submit candidate applications (with contact details removed) to potential client companies. This integration facilitates the matching process between candidates and employers across the staffing industry.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft provides cloud-hosted software solutions used by Bédard Ressources for business operations including candidate management and HR processes.
• SynerioncoreTechnology or IntegrationSynerion provides HR management and payroll software hosted on their servers, supporting Bédard Ressources' operations as an employer of record for temporary workers.
• AtmancoreTechnology or IntegrationAtman provides hosted software solutions used by Bédard Ressources for managing their recruitment and HR operations.
• Transportation Service PartnerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with a transportation service that provides employee transportation to the workplace when public transit is unavailable. This enables Bédard Ressources to ensure logistics never leave clients short-staffed by providing transportation for placed workers.
• Carrefour jeunesse-emploi Rivière-des-PrairiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Carrefour jeunesse-emploi Rivière-des-Prairies, an organization supporting young people aged 15-35 in career paths, education, and job search. Co-authored article on first jobs and standing out without experience.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• ManpowerGroup Canada: Global staffing and workforce solutions provider with substantial Canadian footprint in temp and perm placement. Direct overlap with Bedard's employer-of-record model for temporary workers.
• Adecco Group Canada: Global staffing leader with broad Canadian operations across temp, perm, and professional placement. Competes with Bedard across most of its verticals but with significantly larger scale and enterprise relationships.
• Recruit Global Staffing: Part of Recruit Holdings (parent of Indeed and Glassdoor), combining traditional staffing operations with digital hiring platforms. Represents the integrated agency-plus-marketplace model Bedard lacks.
• Randstad Canada: Largest staffing firm globally with a strong Canadian branch network offering temporary staffing, permanent placement, and HR solutions. Directly comparable services across multiple verticals.

Direct peers

• Hays Canada: Specialist recruitment firm focused on professional and technical placements in Canada. Comparable model for higher-skill permanent and contract placements, though more concentrated in white-collar roles.
• Robert Half (Canada): Specialist staffing and direct-hire firm with strong presence in administrative, finance/accounting, and executive search across Canada. Closely comparable in service mix, customer segments, and bill-rate structure.
• Quantum Management Services: Canadian staffing and HR firm offering temporary, permanent, and executive search across multiple provinces. Comparable mid-size, multi-service positioning to Bedard.
• Drake International: Canadian-headquartered staffing and HR services firm with offices across Canada and international reach. Closely comparable as a homegrown multi-service staffing competitor with similar vertical coverage.
• Kelly Services Canada: Global staffing firm with Canadian operations in office/admin, industrial, and professional placement. Overlaps with Bedard in temporary placement and direct-hire across similar customer segments.

Regional players

• Agence Globale: Quebec-based recruitment and placement agency serving similar bilingual market needs. Strong regional overlap with Bedard in the Quebec SMB and administrative staffing segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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