Ottawa's Premier Recruitment Agency

We've assisted numerous Ottawa-based businesses in recruiting top talent. Our team excels in ensuring successful hires from the outset, covering everything from Executive Search to engaging freelancers, full-time contingency, and aiding growing businesses in expanding their workforce and more.
Discover how Creative Niche has established itself as the premier recruiting agency in Ottawa.
- Focus on Ottawa centric candidates
- Remote, Hybrid & Full in-office roles
- We'll help grow your team, startup, agency & more!
“I can’t speak more highly of Creative Niche, they were great to me as a candidate and have continued to be our go-to outside-recruiter.”
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Why We're Ottawa's
Top Recruitment Agency
Ottawa is our second home and you can see it with the clients we've worked with. Everything from household names to emerging businesses, we've filled over 14,000 roles, and we're now looking to grow our roster of clients. Working as the premier Ottawa recruitment agency gives us unprecedented access to top-tier talent.

Our Approach To Recruiting In Ottawa
Flexible service models tailored to suit the requirements of any expanding Ottawa business. We specialize in recruiting for a diverse range of clients, including:

Start-ups
Start-ups that are launching innovative products and services into the market.

Consultants
Consultancies and Agencies that assist their end clients in discovering new avenues for growth.

Capabilities
Corporations that are developing new capabilities within their organizations.

Focus
VC's, startup accelerators, and venture studios that focus on building and scaling new businesses.
Our Services
You require exceptional talent that can deliver results and you need them promptly. We provide assistance to Ottawa based Startups, Agencies, Corporations, and Consultancies in recruiting top-tier professionals. Below are our services.
Executive Search
Guided by our Partners, Creative Niche's Executive Search recruitment service employs an advanced and thorough approach to identify high-caliber executives and leaders.
We mitigate hiring risks and excel in placing Executives and Founding Team members. Discover what makes Creative Niche the foremost choice for Executive Search in Ottawa.


Full-Time Search
Creative Niche's Full-Time Search is dedicated to securing elite talent in Ottawa, collaborating closely to devise a comprehensive recruitment strategy attuned to your market and competitors.
Our streamlined Full-Time Search facilitates hiring, allowing you to concentrate on advancing your company.
Freelance & Contract
Creative Niche's Freelance & Contractor network showcases top-tier experts in Marketing, Design, Digital, Account Management, Social, Production, Product, and Creative fields. Whether for a singular project or continual assistance, we provide the requisite experts.
We've assisted Ottawa-based companies in accessing exceptional talent that aligns with their budget and time constraints.


Studio Solutions
Searching for a cost-effective method to achieve results? Creative Niche's Studio Solutions for Ottawa businesses position us as leaders in assisting you in forming teams that meet your expectations and yield results.
You'll have no more concerns about assembling a team from the ground up. With Studio Solutions, your focus can solely be on planning your next project.
Hiring For Multiple Positions?
Creative Niche supports Ottawa businesses in hiring one, two, or multiple roles simultaneously through Scale Up. We've assisted numerous Ottawa companies in constructing entire teams that yield results.
If you aim to expand a team for scaling your business, Creative Niche, recognized as the premier recruitment agency in Ottawa, has got you covered.

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Frequently asked questions
Creative Niche was started over 20 years ago in Toronto. It's been a whirlwind of growth for both our business and our clients, and what we've learned along the way is that we're ready to take on any challenge thrown at us.
Our founder Mandy Gilbert is an entrepreneur, investor & speaker. Starting Creative Niche in 2002, the firm has grown to specialize in creative, digital, marketing, account management and more. Mandy lives in Toronto and is a weekly columnist for Inc.
Creative Niche won Forbes top executive recruitment firm in 2020. We've helped placed CXOs of all kinds, and our connections across industries means we're ready to take on any challenge filling an executive role.