Altifica

What Altifica does

Altifica is a privately held, Quebec-based human resources consulting firm founded circa 2009 by Ronny Bernatchez and Denis Boutin, operating from a Montreal headquarters with a workforce of more than 65 professionals. The company delivers practitioner-led HR advisory across the full HR lifecycle, organized into eight revenue streams: executive search and recruitment, recruitment process outsourcing (Impartition en recrutement), SME HR outsourcing (La Boutique RH / Impartition RH), organizational development, custom HR tool design, leadership and management training (public catalog and bespoke), workplace harassment investigations, and pay equity (Équité salariale) compliance. Engagement models span bespoke enterprise mandates, ongoing SME outsourcing, and open-enrollment training cohorts delivered in-person or synchronously virtual via Teams/Zoom.

Commercially, Altifica is sales-led and relationship-driven, monetizing through custom-quoted professional services and (recently) a public training calendar (formation.altifica.ca) that opens individual and SMB buyers. Its service capability is not technology-platform-based; the core technology is the bench of CRHA/CRIA-credentialed advisors who have held senior HR leadership roles in companies of varying sizes, supplemented by a content-marketing engine (website, blog, job board, social channels).

Customer evidence spans enterprises and SMBs across multiple verticals — Radio Canada, La Presse, Soprema, Familiprix, Evlo, Boulangerie St-Méthode, Sanexen, Éco Entreprises Québec, Fidelitix, and a public-institution reference (CIUSSS / Robert Bourassa) — with no single sector dominating. Since 2024 the firm has executed a province-wide Quebec expansion built on three pillars: a strategic distribution partnership with FBL chartered accountants (nine Quebec offices), the acquisition of Quebec City–based EliteM RH (with founder Vincent Mercier retained as associate), and the opening of a Trois-Rivières office for the Mauricie region, complemented by two waves of internal associate promotions through January 2026.

Name

Altifica

Legal name

Altifica

Website

https://altifica.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Altifica is a Quebec-based HR consulting firm offering executive search, recruitment outsourcing, SME HR outsourcing, organizational development, leadership training, harassment investigations, and pay equity compliance to enterprises, SMEs, and individual learners across the province.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HR Consulting Services

NAICS

Human Resources Consulting Services (541612), Executive Search Services (561312), Other Management Consulting Services (541618), Employment Services (5613)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive HRO (Multi-Process HR Outsourcing) (BPACAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Executive RPO (Leadership Hiring Programs) (BPACABAI), M&A HR Advisory (Due Diligence, Integration, Carve-outs) (BPACAJAL)

Keywords

• HR consulting services
• Executive search recruiting
• Leadership training programs
• Pay equity compliance
• HR outsourcing SMEs

Headquarters

HQ city

Montreal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Recruitment and Executive Search (Chasse de têtes): Talent acquisition services at all levels — executive search, talent researchers, and recruitment outsourcing — helping organizations find and select key profiles.
2. Training and Leadership Development: Public and customized training programs in leadership for managers and executives, offered in-person and virtually (via Teams/Zoom synchronous sessions). Catalog includes open-enrollment cohort courses and bespoke organizational learning paths.
3. HR Tools Design and Development: Custom HR tool design and development for organizations, including tools for performance management, evaluation, and HR process automation.
4. Organizational Development (Développement organisationnel): Advisory and consulting engagements focused on diagnosing organizational needs, improving workplace culture, and supporting change management.
5. Recruitment Process Outsourcing (Impartition en recrutement): Outsourcing of recruitment processes to the Altifica team, allowing companies to delegate hiring functions.
6. HR Outsourcing (Impartition RH): On-demand HR advisory services and HR project management for SMEs, including one-off consulting requests and ongoing HR support.
7. Harassment Investigations: Formal workplace harassment investigation services to help employers manage and resolve complaints in compliance with Quebec law.
8. Pay Equity (Équité salariale): Pay equity assessments and compliance advisory services for organizations subject to Quebec pay equity requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Altifica is a Quebec-based HR consulting firm that delivers practitioner-led human resources services to organizations of all sizes. Its offerings span executive search and recruitment, HR outsourcing for SMEs (La Boutique RH), HR consulting (Service-conseil), organizational development, recruitment process outsourcing, workplace harassment investigations, pay equity compliance, and a public training catalog covering leadership, emotional intelligence, resilience, stress management, and workplace respect. All services are delivered by CRHA/CRIA-certified advisors with prior senior HR leadership experience.

Product overview

Altifica is a Quebec-based HR services firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of human resources solutions. The core offerings include Recruitment and Headhunting (executive search and talent acquisition), HR Services for SMBs through 'La Boutique RH' (customized HR tools, project management, and outsourcing), HR Consulting Services, and Leadership and Training. The company operates as a unified service practice rather than a software platform, delivering practical HR solutions with short-term impact. Their training catalog features multiple standalone courses covering leadership coaching, emotional intelligence, resilience, stress management, and workplace respect.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Recruitment and Executive Search (Recrutement et chasse de t\u00eates) Talent acquisition services including executive search, talent research, and recruitment outsourcing to help organizations fill positions at all levels. Targeted at organizations hiring for senior, specialized, or hard-to-fill roles across Quebec.
• HR Services for SMEs (La Boutique RH) Customized HR solutions tailored for small and medium enterprises, including tool development, project management, HR diagnostics, and HR outsourcing services. Targeted at Quebec SMEs without internal HR teams.
• HR Consulting (Service-conseil) Personalized consulting services that integrate with client teams to evaluate needs and collaborate on achieving HR objectives, offering extensive expertise across the full HR lifecycle. Targeted at mid-sized Quebec organizations.
• Leadership and Training (Leadership et formation) Comprehensive training and leadership development services including the training catalog featuring courses on coaching leadership, emotional intelligence, resilience, stress management, hybrid team management, and workplace respect. Targeted at managers, team leaders, and HR professionals.
• Organizational Development (D\u00e9veloppement organisationnel) Advisory and consulting engagements focused on diagnosing organizational needs, improving workplace culture, and supporting change management. Targeted at organizations undergoing transformation or culture work.
• Recruitment Process Outsourcing (Impartition en recrutement) Outsourcing of recruitment processes to the Altifica team, allowing companies to delegate hiring functions end-to-end. Targeted at organizations lacking internal recruiting capacity.
• HR Outsourcing (Impartition RH) On-demand HR advisory services and HR project management for SMEs, including one-off consulting requests and ongoing HR support. Targeted at Quebec SMEs without dedicated HR staff.
• Harassment Investigations (Enqu\u00eates de harc\u00e8lement) Formal workplace harassment investigation services to help employers manage and resolve complaints in compliance with Quebec law. Targeted at employers responding to workplace harassment complaints.
• Pay Equity (\u00c9quit\u00e9 salariale) Pay equity assessments and compliance advisory services for organizations subject to Quebec pay equity requirements. Targeted at Quebec employers subject to pay equity legislation.
• Formation - Adopter une posture de leader-coach A 7-hour in-person training course covering coaching leadership posture, fundamentals, key competencies, and generative questioning techniques for team managers. Targeted at managers and team leaders.
• Formation - Cr\u00e9er la proximit\u00e9 en gestion A 3.5-hour course on managing remote and hybrid teams while maintaining performance and team cohesion, delivered virtually via Microsoft Teams. Targeted at managers leading remote or hybrid teams.
• Formation - Cultiver son intelligence \u00e9motionnelle A 2-hour workshop on emotional intelligence during uncertainty, teaching tools to interact with fluidity and confidence. Targeted at individual professionals and managers.
• Formation - D\u00e9velopper sa r\u00e9silience Workshop exploring resilience pillars and four essential energies for bouncing back from challenges and change. Targeted at individual professionals and managers.
• Formation - Cohabiter efficacement avec son stress Workshop on understanding stress factors and strategies for effective stress management in the workplace. Targeted at individual professionals and managers.
• Formation - Promouvoir le respect en milieu de travail Training on promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion, identifying incivility, and initiating constructive dialogues to foster a respectful workplace culture. Targeted at managers, HR professionals, and employees.

Quantifiable outcome

• Teams with high engagement generate performance up to 20% higher

Named customers10 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and key.

• Caroline Gariépy (CRHA)coreOthers · 28 January 2026Caroline Gariépy, CRHA, with 20+ years of HR experience and 9+ years at Altifica, promoted to Associate. She leads the Service-conseil (Consulting Services) and guides generalist consultants in varied HR mandates. She is recognized for her deep understanding of organizational HR challenges, adaptability, and human-centered approach.
• Étienne Carrier (CRHA)coreOthers · 28 January 2026Étienne Carrier, CRHA, with an administration degree and head of the Talent Acquisition team, promoted to Associate. He leads a team helping organizations find and select key profiles, with a deep understanding of business issues and organizational needs. Recognized for team spirit, passion for business, and client-centric approach.
• Anne-Sophie Boutin (CRIA)coreOthers · 28 January 2026Anne-Sophie Boutin, CRIA, with a bachelor's in industrial relations and 10+ years of HR experience, promoted to Associate. She serves SME clients across varied sectors, handling labor relations management, HR practices, organizational development, and manager coaching. Known for rigor, versatility, and human approach.
• FBLcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 March 2024Strategic partnership with FBL, a Quebec accounting firm with 9 offices (Montréal, Québec, Drummondville, Farnham, Brossard, Terrebonne, Boisbriand, Saint-Sauveur, Lachute). FBL refers clients to Altifica for HR services (training, recruitment outsourcing, SME HR support, organizational development), while Altifica benefits from FBL's established regional client network. Announced March 11, 2024 in Montreal. This partnership is a central pillar of Altifica's robust Quebec-wide expansion plan.
• EliteM RHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 March 2024Acquisition of EliteM RH, a Quebec City-based HR firm with 15+ years of experience. Founder Vincent Mercier becomes associate responsible for Capitale-Nationale and Est-du-Québec operations. The acquisition strengthens Altifica's presence in the Quebec City region and adds established client relationships.
• Vincent MerciercoreOthers · 11 March 2024Founder of EliteM RH, with 15+ years of HR specialization. Upon Altifica's acquisition of EliteM RH, Vincent Mercier becomes Associate and is responsible for the Capitale-Nationale and Est-du-Québec region. He anchors Altifica's operations in the Quebec City area.
• Marc-André RaymondkeyOthers · 11 March 2024Regional leader for Mauricie (Trois-Rivières). Recognized in the consulting community as a rigorous, professional, and effective partner. Vast experience in large organizations, brought in to anchor Altifica's presence in Mauricie, a region with high labor market demand.
• Sophie LafrenièrekeyOthers · 11 March 2024Promoted to Associate and Director, Administration and Operations Support. Based in Drummondville, she embodies the company's values through expertise, professionalism, and client orientation. Her mastery of the local market and innovative approach make her an indispensable collaborator for Altifica's growth across Quebec.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SPB Psychologie organisationnelle: Quebec-based organizational psychology and HR consulting firm serving SMEs and mid-market clients across the province. Directly comparable to Altifica in offering HR advisory, organizational development, and executive search within the same Quebec geography and customer base.
• Groupe Perspective: Quebec HR consulting and executive search firm serving SMEs and mid-market organizations. Comparable service mix including recruitment, HR advisory, and organizational development in the same Quebec market.

Peers

• TELUS Health (formerly Morneau Shepell):

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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