Not your typical recruitment firm - we're the folks who actually get it
Real people who've been in the trenches and know what it takes to find the right fit
Sarah Chen
Founder & Lead Recruiter
Marcus Johnson
Executive Search Partner
Priya Kapoor
Talent Strategy Director
David Martinez
HR Consulting Lead
Emily Roberts
Diversity Programs Manager
James O'Connor
Senior Talent Advisor
It's been quite a ride, honestly
Started in a cramped downtown office with just three of us and way too much coffee. Had this crazy idea that recruitment could actually be... human.
Landed our first major client - a tech startup that needed a C-suite overhaul. Placed their entire exec team in under 4 months. Still friends with them today.
Yeah, THAT year. When everyone went remote, we doubled down on virtual recruitment. Turned out we were pretty good at it. Team grew to 12 people working from home.
Clients kept asking for more than just recruitment. So we added HR consulting, diversity programs, and strategic planning. Moved into that sweet suite on Bay Street.
Won "Best Boutique Recruitment Firm" award. Honestly didn't even know we were nominated. Our clients vouched for us, which meant everything.
We're at 25 people now and still growing. Working with companies across Canada. The mission hasn't changed - just find great people for great roles.
Here's what we've accomplished together with our clients
Successful hires across all levels
Still with their companies after 2 years
Companies we've helped grow
Would recommend us to others
Look, we're not gonna feed you corporate jargon about "synergizing human capital" or whatever. Here's the deal - hiring the right person shouldn't feel like pulling teeth.
We started Crystarion Vault because we were tired of recruiters who treated candidates like numbers and companies like ATMs. There's gotta be a better way, right?
So here's what we do differently: we actually listen. To both sides. We get that companies need rockstars who'll stick around, and talented folks need places where they can actually thrive. It's not rocket science, but you'd be surprised how many agencies miss this.
Our mission? Simple. Connect great people with great opportunities. Make sure both sides are happy. Build relationships that last way beyond the first day on the job. And maybe grab a beer with you after you've been at your new gig for a year and tell us we nailed it.
That's it. No fancy mission statement carved in marble. Just honest work, real relationships, and results that matter.
We've been doing this long enough to know what works and what doesn't. No smoke and mirrors, just solid execution.
Whether you're hiring or looking for your next move, let's talk
