What Humanis Calgary does

Humanis Calgary operates Humanis Executive Search, a privately held boutique executive search and leadership advisory firm founded in 2004 and headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. The firm delivers retained executive and board-level search, fractional executive placements, mid-management recruitment, and leadership coaching/advisory services across Canada, serving a horizontal mix of private sector companies, public sector agencies, and non-profit organizations in industries including manufacturing, IT, financial services, healthcare, oil and gas services, real estate, and construction. Notable named clients include BARIL (manufacturing) and Société Économique de l'Ontario (SÉO, non-profit/economic development).

The firm's service portfolio is anchored by full-service Executive Search and Board Recruitment, supported by a Strategic Talent Support line that includes mid-management hiring and on-demand Fractional Executive placements (typically 3–12 months, deployable within two business days). Leadership Coaching & Advisory Services — including SuccessFinder psychometric assessments, onboarding support, succession planning, and emerging-leader development — round out the offering. Technology is people-centric and consultative rather than platform-centric: the firm integrates the third-party SuccessFinder psychometric tool into every engagement and leverages its national partner network (Humanis Groupe conseil affiliates The Headhunters, IQ Partners, Venor, plus Impact Coaches and TWINN) for specialized capabilities and HR community engagement.

The business model is a pure professional services model: revenue is generated through retained search fees, fractional engagement contracts, and coaching/advisory engagements priced on a quote basis rather than published rates. Go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, with direct engagement of Managing Partners across six Canadian offices (Edmonton, Montreal, Toronto, Halifax, Vancouver, Winnipeg), supported by content marketing through an EN/FR Insights blog, LinkedIn presence, email newsletter, and community events such as DisruptHR. The firm is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity, consistent with founder/management ownership. Bilingual EN/FR service delivery is a distinct differentiator, particularly for francophone and broader public sector mandates.

Name

Humanis Calgary

Legal name

Humanis Executive Search

Website

https://humanisadvisory.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Humanis Executive Search is a privately held Canadian boutique executive search firm operating from six offices (Edmonton HQ plus Montreal, Toronto, Halifax, Vancouver, Winnipeg), delivering retained executive, board, fractional, and mid-management recruitment alongside leadership coaching for private, public, and non-profit clients nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Search Services

NAICS

Executive Search Services (561312), Employment Placement Agencies and Executive Search Services (56131)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

C-Suite & Board Search (BPACAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Functional Leadership Search (HR/Finance/Legal/Marketing/Sales/Ops) (BPACAAAB), Interim Executive & Fractional Leadership Placement (BPACAAAJ), Confidential/Replacement & Succession Search (BPACAAAK)

Keywords

• Executive search services
• Board recruitment
• Fractional executive placement
• Leadership advisory services
• Retained search firm

Headquarters

HQ city

Calgary

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Executive Search Services: Retained executive search engagements for C-suite, board, and senior leadership placements across private, public, and non-profit sectors. The firm works with organizations of all sizes to secure talent that drives growth and success.
2. Fractional Executive Placement: Flexible interim executive placements offering leadership on-demand. Most fractional engagements range from 3 to 12 months. Consultants can be deployed within two business days for urgent leadership needs.
3. Leadership Advisory Services: Executive coaching, psychometric assessments, onboarding support, succession planning, and leadership development services delivered through the Humanis advisory network.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Humanis Executive Search is a boutique executive search firm that delivers retained C-suite, board, and senior leadership recruitment, along with fractional executive placement, mid-management recruitment, and leadership coaching and advisory services to private, public, and non-profit organizations across Canada. Each search engagement includes SuccessFinder psychometric evaluation of shortlisted candidates. Fractional placements are typically 3–12 months and consultants can be deployed within two business days for urgent leadership needs.

Product overview

Humanis Executive Search is a people-first boutique executive search firm operating as a unified national organization across Canada. The core offerings include Executive Search (full-service C-suite and board recruitment), Fractional Executive Search (on-demand leadership with 2-day deployment), Strategic Talent Support (mid-management and fractional placements), and Board Recruitment services. Supporting these core search functions are Leadership Coaching & Advisory Services, including psychometric evaluations via SuccessFinder, onboarding support, and succession planning. The fractional talent solution offers contracts typically spanning 3-12 months. The company positions itself as more than recruiters—acting as leadership partners with a collaborative, relationship-first philosophy to build lasting, human-centered teams.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Executive Search Full-service executive and board-level recruitment that customizes each search to deliver C-suite and senior leaders who align, perform, and stay with client organizations across private, public, and non-profit sectors in Canada.
• Board Recruitment Recruitment of board of directors members for private, public, and non-profit organizations, ensuring governance best practices and diverse board perspectives.
• Strategic Talent Support (Mid-Management Recruitment and Fractional Placements) Mid-management recruitment plus fractional executive placements that help organizations strengthen their leadership bench and navigate organizational transitions, including placement of qualified professionals at management and director levels across various functions.
• Fractional Executive Search On-demand fractional executive leadership providing flexible interim expertise in marketing, HR, IT, finance, and operations, deployable within two business days, with engagements typically spanning 3 to 12 months and offering agile, cost-effective access to senior expertise.
• Leadership Coaching and Advisory Services Executive coaching, psychometric evaluations using SuccessFinder, onboarding support, succession planning, and emerging-leader development delivered through the Humanis advisory network.

Quantifiable outcome

• Thousands of successful placements across Canada with decades of collective experience

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TWINNcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHumanis and TWINN partner to organize DisruptHR events in Montreal and Quebec City, coordinating over 200 participants and a dozen speakers. TWINN transforms employee benefits to help organizations attract, retain, and value their people, perfectly complementing Humanis' recruitment services. The partnership unites two disruptive forces to transform how HR leaders think about talent attraction and employee well-being.
• The HeadhuntersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Humanis Groupe conseil network. The Headhunters provides specialized recruitment services that complement Humanis' executive search offerings, enabling the network to connect the best talent with organizations quickly and effectively.
• IQ PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Humanis Groupe conseil network. IQ Partners provides specialized recruitment expertise that complements Humanis' executive search capabilities, helping ensure the right people are in the right place when needed.
• VenorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Humanis Groupe conseil network. Venor provides specialized recruitment services across Canada, enabling the collaborative network to serve organizations more broadly and effectively.
• Humanis Groupe conseilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent advisory group network that includes The Headhunters, IQ Partners, and Venor. Humanis Executive Search leverages this network for specialized recruitment needs, coaching services (including Impact Coaches), and broader talent solutions.
• Impact CoachesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExecutive coaching firm partnered with Humanis. Impact Coaches brings depth to talent space through expertise in leadership development, helping clients navigate challenges like succession, cultural transformation, and high-stakes transitions. Together they create a continuum from executive search to leadership integration and long-term impact.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Spencer Stuart: Global executive search firm focused on board, CEO, and senior leadership placements. Direct peer to Humanis on the C-suite/board search core offering, with a much larger global footprint and brand that Humanis competes against on cross-border Canadian mandates.
• Boyden: Global boutique executive search firm with strong mid-market and family-business practice. Closely comparable to Humanis on size, boutique positioning, and cross-sector executive search offerings.
• Egon Zehnder: Premium global executive search and leadership advisory firm. Competes with Humanis on senior leadership and board mandates and shares the leadership-coaching/assessment adjacency that Humanis pursues through SuccessFinder and Impact Coaches.
• Heidrick & Struggles: Global executive search and leadership advisory firm with deep coverage across North America. Direct competitor to Humanis on senior leadership and board mandates, particularly in financial services and professional services verticals where Humanis is also active.
• IQ Partners: Canadian boutique executive search firm specializing in technology, digital, and executive placements. Direct peer in the Canadian boutique segment and an explicit Humanis Groupe conseil network partner, providing comparable mid-management and executive search offerings.
• Russell Reynolds Associates: Global executive search firm focused on senior leadership and board placements. Direct peer in retained executive search; Humanis' Toronto/Montreal presence puts it in direct competition for Canadian CEO and board mandates.
• Odgers Berndtson: International executive search firm with a significant Canadian presence. Direct competitor on senior leadership and board searches, particularly for Canadian-headquartered enterprises and public sector clients.
• Venor: Canadian executive search and talent advisory firm, also part of the Humanis Groupe conseil network. Comparable boutique peer in Canadian executive and mid-management search across multiple regions.
• The Headhunters: Canadian executive search boutique operating within the same Humanis Groupe conseil network. Direct peer in Canadian boutique executive search and a network partner that can be tapped for specialized engagements.

Broad incumbents

• Korn Ferry: Large global organizational consulting firm with a major executive search practice alongside broader talent, leadership, and RPO services. Broad incumbent that competes with Humanis on search while offering adjacent services (assessment, consulting) at greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/humanis-executive-search

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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