Who We Are

Founded over 30 years ago, Altis Technology is 100% Canadian owned and operated, and have been consistently named one of Canada’s 50 best-managed companies. Our business is people, and locating top IT talent across all industries–and across Canada–is what we do best.

Story

In 1989, Kathryn Tremblay and Toni Guimaraes, who were not only business partners but also life partners, embarked on a journey to revolutionize the staffing industry.

Altis Technology is a leading independent staffing firm in Canada, providing recruitment services and HR support across various sectors since 1989. As a certified diverse supplier and Women's Business Enterprise, we create job opportunities for Canada's talented workforce.

With 180 team members, we support 2,900 clients in IT, construction, engineering, finance, accounting, and healthcare, delivering over 8,500 high-performing candidates annually in the private and public sectors. We're particularly proud of being a top staffing supplier to the Government of Canada.

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Values

Great

We bring an attitude of gratitude and foster trust in everything we do.

Respect

We’re inclusive of all people, perspectives and the planet.

Excellence

We prioritize our clients and candidates and deliver with care.

Achieve

We’re driven, accountable and thrive on success.

Together

We recognize our team, learn from our challenges and celebrate collective wins.

Giving back

We work to reduce systemic barriers to employment faced by many underrepresented groups in our society, so everyone has equal opportunity to succeed. Beyond our day-to-day work, we also give back to our community by supporting a range of charities that are near and dear to us, organizations that help raise the tides for all.

Altis Newcomer Program

Altis Technology’s Newcomer Program In 2020, we brought back our Newcomer Program to help new Canadians get the experience they need to enter the workforce. To date, 90% of our program members have secured full-time employment in their respective fields.

CAMH and The Royal

Mental health is very important to Altis Recruitment, and it means a lot to us that we can support Ontario’s two primary health emergency room and research clinics.

Aboriginal Services Program

CAMH’s clinical services for Aboriginal people include traditional rituals, songs, and dances. We’ve donated the materials and resources needed to craft hand drums and smudging kits, purchase plants, and host pow wow events.

YMCA Greater Vancouver

At our Vancouver office, we can see the YMCA’s impact first-hand. They provide necessary services and support some of those affected by Canada’s biggest economic disparities. To show our appreciation, we’re proud donors to the Greater Vancouver branch.

Prostate Cancer Awareness

During hockey season, we organize Toni’s Hockey Pool, in memory of our late Co-Founder Toni Guimaraes. To date, we’ve raised over $145,000 in support of Advanced Prostate Cancer research.

Christie Lake Kids

Every summer, we fund two cabins at Christie Lakes Kids’ camp so that twelve children can develop the skills and confidence that only camp can provide. This is a tradition close to our founders’ hearts.