For over 30 years, Groom & Associates has been at the forefront of recruitment in Canada, helping organizations identify, attract, and retain the talent that powers their success. Headquartered in Montreal with offices in Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, and Vancouver, Groom delivers local insight with national reach. From AI and Information Technology to Life Sciences, Engineering, Construction, Finance, and Pharmaceuticals, we specialize in industries that demand precision, expertise, and trust.
Our Story
Founded by Karen Groom, a pioneer in Canada’s recruitment industry, Groom & Associates was built on a belief that great companies are powered by great people.
Three decades later, that vision still drives us. What began as a boutique Montreal agency has grown into a nationally recognized leader, known for its professionalism, integrity, and ability to find the right fit, every time.
With over 20,000 successful placements and a growing international presence across the United States, Europe, and Asia, Groom continues to set the standard for excellence in recruitment.
At Groom, we don’t just fill positions, we build partnerships.
Our mission is to connect exceptional talent with organizations where they can thrive, innovate, and make an impact. Through effort, empathy, and expertise, we cultivate relationships built on trust and shared success.
Our Values
Commitment. Leadership. Experience. Service.
These four pillars have guided us for over 30 years and continue to define who we are.
Commitment – We are dedicated to delivering results that exceed expectations.
Leadership – We set the benchmark for recruitment excellence through innovation and insight.
Experience – Our recruiters bring decades of industry knowledge and specialized understanding.
Service – We believe in people-first partnerships — responsive, respectful, and results-driven.
Our Expertise
We recruit across the industries that are shaping the future:
Artificial Intelligence & Information Technology
Cybersecurity
Engineering & Industrial
Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals
Construction & Infrastructure
Finance, Accounting & Insurance
Marketing & Sales
Whether you need executive search, contract staffing, or permanent placement, our recruiters have the experience and network to find the right candidate quickly — without compromising quality.
Our Impact
Every number represents a story — of a business strengthened, a career transformed, and a lasting partnership built on trust.
Over
5,000
recruitment projects completed
More than
12,000
professionals placed
Over
60,000
hours saved for clients
More than
1,000
five-star client reviews
Our company specializes in the development and production of plasma derivatives, an intricate biopharmaceutical manufacturing process. Once we’d selected Montreal to inaugurate our North American presence the next critical milestone was the sourcing of talent for various positions. Groom & Associates came highly recommended by one of our local contacts and after our initial meeting we were confident that this firm would facilitate our hiring needs. They successfully recruited key staff including Directors and Engineers and personnel for Regulatory Affairs, Validation, Quality Assurance, and Control, to name a few. In short, they proved to be highly experienced in pharma staffing, which they accomplished with professionalism and competence. Groom & Associates have become a true HR partner for Green Cross Biotherapeutics.
Groom & Associates considerable versatility & flexibility are what really impresses us. Their expertise allows them to go far beyond traditional headhunting and into the search for entire corporations looking to assign their books to Manulife – that’s a tall order, and they delivered handily. They also showed their worth when it came to sourcing the best available broker talent, and we’ve come to rely on them as our “go to” headhunting asset. In short, Groom & Associates produced results where it really counts - the bottom line. Their contribution to our profitability was obvious and appreciated. That they’re just as proficient with customer service adds to their winning formula, and makes them one of our valuable resources.
Marriott’s reputation was built on “great”, not “it’ll do” and we’re in a position to appreciate that a 5-star hotel can’t be without is a 5-star chef. So when this essential position needed filling it was more than a little urgent. We turned to Groom & Associates and they won our confidence by immediately grasping the intricacies of the position, demonstrating their clear understanding the profile requirements and Marriott’s screening process. They were proactive and left no stone unturned in an effort to find that rare gem we had hoped for! Based on Groom & Associates’ performance we went on to ask them find us a Director of Human Resources. Once again they came through with flying colours! Groom and Associates are great to work with and they made finding the right candidates look easy!
