Office address: 820-181 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario M5J 2T3
Website: www.roberthalf.com/ca/en
Year established: 1989
Company type: staffing and recruiting
Employees: 15,000+
Expertise: consulting services, talent solutions, recruitment, staffing, hiring, contract employment, permanent talent, finance and accounting, technology, administrative and customer, marketing and creative, support, legal, digital, marketing, customer experience, risk, audit, compliance
Parent company: N/A
Key people: David King (senior MD), Fabrice Lelong (regional VP), Deborah Bottineau (district director), Michael French (regional VP), Greg Scileppi (president), Mike Shekhtman (senior regional director), Brandi Britton (ED)
Financing status: N/A
Robert Half Canada is a Toronto-based HR consulting firm with 19 locations nationwide and over 15,000 employees globally. Specializing in recruitment and staffing solutions, the company operates through specialized brands, including Robert Half Finance & Accounting and Robert Half Technology, and Protiviti. With a market capitalization of $6.36 billion as of September 2024, it connects businesses with top talent across multiple industries.
Robert Half Canada was established in the country in 1968 with its first office in Toronto, marking the company's initial international expansion outside the U.S. Originally founded in 1948 by Robert Half, the company began by specializing in staffing for accounting and finance professionals. As business needs evolved, the company broadened its services to include staffing solutions for technology, creative, administrative, legal, and marketing roles.
In 2002, the company launched Protiviti, a subsidiary providing risk consulting and internal audit services to support clients facing complex business challenges. Over the decades, their innovative approach to talent solutions and leadership in professional services helped them grow into a $7.2 billion organization. Today, Robert Half Canada is recognized as a leader in staffing and consulting across multiple industries.
Robert Half Canada provides a broad range of staffing and consulting services. Their offerings include:
Robert Half Canada provides specialized staffing solutions across finance, technology, legal, marketing, and administrative fields, ensuring businesses find talent that meets their unique needs. Their mission is to connect great companies with skilled professionals to build successful businesses and rewarding careers.
The firm fosters a fun and challenging workplace that values diversity and equal opportunity for all employees. The company emphasizes strong communication skills, a passion for people, and a dedication to building rewarding careers. Employees are offered competitive compensation, along with industry-leading benefits, to ensure they feel valued for their contributions, including:
The company, through its ESG initiative, aims to create a positive work experience across its workforce. It prioritizes ethical governance, community engagement, and sustainable practices to support both employees and the environment. Their dedication to ESG is reflected in their transparency, community investments, and environmental goals, with initiatives including:
Robert Half Canada’s DE&I approach makes sure people from different backgrounds and perspectives are included both within the company and in the communities they serve. They focus on building a workplace where everyone, no matter their differences, can connect, succeed, and grow. Their DE&I efforts cover many types of diversity, including ethnicity, race, gender, and sexual orientation, supported by initiatives like:
They focus on being socially responsible and using sustainable practices in their business. Integrity is their key value, shaping how they run their operations and treat employees. This helps them maintain strong governance and follow all necessary rules.
David King is the senior managing director for Robert Half’s Canadian and South American operations. He spent 24 years advancing through recruitment leadership roles to become director. King holds a bachelor of commerce from Memorial University, where he also served as chair and advisory board member.
The company’s leadership team is made up of experienced key people who manage different regions and areas of expertise:
The company has a strong future thanks to its ability to understand job market trends and employee needs. By focusing on what motivates workers, like higher pay and career growth, the company helps businesses find the right talent. Having already anticipated the rise in job seekers earlier in 2024, Robert Half Canada’s insights have positioned it well to continue supporting clients effectively.
A recent Robert Half survey found that 67% of working parents prioritize flexible schedules, especially during the back-to-school season. To support this, the company encourages employers to offer more flexibility, showing that small acts can greatly help staff and businesses. These research-driven initiatives strengthen employee well-being and position the firm as a key player in supporting industry stakeholders with practical, flexible solutions.
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