Humanis Montreal

What Humanis Montreal does

Humanis Montreal (operating as Humanis Recrutement exécutif / Humanis Executive Search) is a Canadian executive search and talent acquisition firm founded in 2024 and headquartered in Montréal. The firm places C-suite executives, directors, and mid-level managers for organizations across Canada through three service lines: Executive Search Solutions for senior leadership placements, Fractional Research for project-based talent acquisition support, and Talent Solutions targeting director and manager-level roles. There is no proprietary technology platform — the offering is purely a professional services business built on partner relationships, candidate networks, and consulting expertise.

The firm operates a sales-led, consultative go-to-market model with bespoke, project-based pricing for each engagement; no standardized rates are published. Revenue mechanics are standard for retained executive search: fees per engagement rather than recurring contracts. The firm serves enterprise and mid-market organizations seeking both executive and emerging leadership talent, with no disclosed customer concentration or named logos. Geographic coverage spans four primary offices (Montréal, Edmonton, Toronto, Halifax) plus contact points in Vancouver and Winnipeg, supported by a bilingual EN/FR website.

Marketing and distribution rely on direct enterprise engagement, an organic LinkedIn presence, a 'Perspectives' insights blog, and an email newsletter. The firm is co-branded with the broader HumanisAdvisory Group and Penrhyn, positioning executive search within a wider advisory ecosystem. With six employees, no disclosed funding, no AI capabilities, and no proprietary technology, the business is structurally a partner-driven boutique with national Canadian ambitions rather than a scaled platform.

Name

Humanis Montreal

Legal name

Recrutement exécutif

Website

https://humanisconseils.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Humanis Montreal (Humanis Recrutement exécutif) is a Canadian executive search firm placing C-suite, director, and mid-level leaders for organizations across Canada through retained and fractional engagements, operating from offices in Montréal, Edmonton, Toronto, and Halifax.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Search Services

NAICS

Executive Search Services (561312)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPACAAAB

Functional Leadership Search (HR/Finance/Legal/Marketing/Sales/Ops)

Business & Public Services/HR, Staffing & Recruitment Services/Executive Search & Headhunting

Keywords

• Executive search services
• Talent acquisition
• Leadership recruitment
• Executive recruitment firm
• Fractional research services

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Executive Search Services: The firm generates revenue through retained executive search engagements, placing senior leaders and directors within client organizations across Canada. Services are tailored and project-based, focused on finding alignment, performance, and retention of placed leaders.
2. Fractional/Part-Time Search: Humanis offers fractional search services (recherche fractionnée), providing part-time or project-based talent acquisition support to organizations. This represents an additional revenue stream complementing full retained search mandates.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Humanis Recrutement exécutif (Humanis Executive Search) is a Canadian professional services firm that provides executive and leadership recruitment services to organizations across Canada. The firm delivers retained executive search for C-suite, VP, and board-level positions, fractional research for project-based talent acquisition support, and mid-level talent solutions targeting director and manager roles, emphasizing a human-centered, relationship-driven approach to building durable leadership teams.

Product overview

Humanis Recrutement exécutif operates as a unified executive and talent acquisition service platform offering three integrated service lines: Executive Search Solutions for C-suite and director-level placements, Fractional Research for flexible project-based support, and Talent Solutions targeting mid-management positions. The three offerings work together as a comprehensive talent management ecosystem, with Executive Search providing high-impact leadership placements, Fractional Research offering scalable research capacity, and Talent Solutions ensuring a pipeline of emerging leaders at the director and manager levels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Executive Search Solutions (Recrutement exécutif) Tailored executive and director search services designed to identify leaders who align with organizational goals, perform effectively, and remain with the organization long-term. Targeted at Canadian organizations seeking C-suite, VP, and board-level talent.
• Fractional Research (Recherche fractionnée) Part-time or project-based research services providing organizations with flexible talent acquisition support without the cost of a full retained search engagement. Supports organizations needing scalable research capacity for hiring initiatives.
• Talent Solutions (Recrutement de cadres intermédiaires) Focused recruitment services for director and manager-level roles, helping organizations build a strong pipeline of emerging leaders who drive sustainable growth and succession planning.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

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Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Heidrick & Struggles: Global executive search and leadership advisory firm with significant Canadian presence. Competes head-to-head for senior leadership placements and offers comparable retained search services.
• DHR International: Global executive search firm serving mid-market and large clients across multiple industries. Comparable boutique-style service model with a similar focus on senior leadership placements.
• Egon Zehnder: Privately held global executive search firm with a strong board and CEO practice. Directly comparable service offering to Humanis at the senior leadership level, with broader geographic reach.
• Boyden: Global executive search firm with a partner-led, boutique delivery model that mirrors Humanis's relationship-driven approach. Competes in the same C-suite and director-level search space.
• Odgers Berndtson: Global executive search firm with strong Canadian operations and a focus on senior leadership placements. Highly comparable to Humanis in service offering, target market (Canadian executive clients), and boutique positioning against the largest global search firms.
• Spencer Stuart: One of the world's largest executive search firms, operating across Canada with a board and C-suite practice. Directly competes for the same executive search mandates Humanis targets, though at a much larger scale.
• Russell Reynolds Associates: Global executive search firm operating in Canada with focus on C-suite, board, and functional leadership hires. Comparable retained search model and target buyer segment.

Emerging players

• IQTalent Partners: Tech-enabled talent acquisition platform offering on-demand research and search support. Compares to Humanis's fractional research offering and represents the technology-augmented evolution of traditional search.

Broad incumbents

• Robert Half: Large global staffing and talent solutions firm with executive search practice (Protiviti). Comparable on the mid-management placement side (Humanis Talent Solutions) but operates across a much broader staffing portfolio.
• Korn Ferry: Largest global organizational consulting firm offering executive search alongside RPO, assessment, and talent advisory. Overlaps with Humanis on executive search but operates a much broader portfolio at scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/humanis-montreal

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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