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

We’re One Team

Together, we celebrate our wins and learn from our losses. We support one another, jumping in with creative solutions when priorities compete. Success is important and so is fun. We take time to celebrate our good work—and each other.

We’re Customer Obsessed

We are committed to delivering WOW moments and EXCELLENT results. We make every decision based on the impact it will have for the customer. We ensure consistent service nationwide and are honest in every sense of the word.

We’re Accountable

We believe in coming to work ready to make things happen. High standards motivate us to provide exceptional service and achieve measurable success. We take pride in delivering actions with impact.

We live by an Attitude of Gratitude

We are grateful to be part of a Canadian-owned company that has a positive impact on our country.
We value our candidates and clients and are thankful they chose us. We recognize and appreciate each team member for their contributions.

We champion All-Inclusive Diversity

We believe that our varying views and experiences make us stronger. We offer a culture in which we can be our authentic selves. We strive to provide career opportunities to underrepresented groups so they may overcome existing barriers.

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.