Industrial Recruiters | Industrial Executive Search

Your industrial recruitment agency

The Industrial sector encompasses a wide variety of economic activities related to the production of goods and services, including sourcing of materials (metals/mining) to manufacturing, distribution, and construction. Recruiting for Industrial firms is a wide-ranging field that covers finance, strategic sourcing, skilled tradespeople, sales and marketing, and logistics.

Our country is not only resource-rich, Canadian-manufactured machinery and equipment have been used in energy development and production throughout the world.

Industrial firms are transforming themselves with the help of higher technologies and innovations. The recruiting activity for researchers, programmers, engineers, and supply chain talent is at an all-time high. Data science, algorithms and robotics are playing pivotal roles in how Industrial firms operate, manage, and market their products and services.

As recruiters with a strong technical focus, we have developed a proven process for helping Industrial firms recruit and onboard the talent they need to meet the challenges ahead.

We work with a diverse set of industrial companies

Automation

Building Materials

Construction

Distribution

Houseware

Manufacturing

Metals and Mining

Tools

We fill a variety of industrial roles

Applications Engineer
Branch Manager
Channel Manager

Executive Leadership
General Manager
Marketing Manager

Regional Manager
Technical Sales Engineer
Territory Sales Manager

What our clients say about our recruiters

The Lock Search Group has been extremely effective as a resource for finding the right candidate for dozens of positions from sales, to management to executives both at Vallen and my former company, Westlund. They demonstrated a deep understanding of what is needed to be successful in the industrial market.

Guy Mersereau

Vallen Canada, President (Retired)

Dave listened to understand what we needed, not just in terms of hard skills but also soft skills, and that has made all the difference in terms of the quality of hires we have gained from Lock Search Group. I recommend them as recruiters without hesitation.

Laura Barker

Ozery Family Bakery, Director, People & Culture

I've been working with Lock for over 20 years. Over that time, I have tried a few other firms, but I keep coming back to Lock. Their people are fantastic to work with and they have recruited some amazing people for us over the years!

Leighton Friesen

North West Rubber, President & CEO

Why choose Lock Search Group

Track record of success

Since day one, our formula for success has been simple: care deeply, and deliver. We know that your next hire could be the one who changes everything for your team, and we pride ourselves on helping you close the deal with the talent who can take you to the next level.

Our founder’s entrepreneurial grit reaches from coast to coast, and you can expect the same delivery-driven, passionately-proven partnership in any one of the Lock team’s 12 offices. With consultants who boast average tenures of a decade or more, we’re not messing around –– we’re here to make the match that measures up.

Leaders and listeners

What is your story, and what’s the story behind it? Our client-centric focus puts you and your specific goals firmly at the heart of our search process. We’re here to listen.

You’ll receive an individual action plan when you work with Lock, and we’ll be right on the same page every step of the way: what we will do, how you’ll see it happen, and when to expect results will all be clearly defined from the very beginning.

Industry-savvy insiders

We’ve been building incredible teams at Lock since 1983. In that time, we’ve crafted a strong network of business leaders, decision makers, and influencers.

But that’s only half of the story. Our recruiters make genuine connections because they’ve lived their industries, and they understand the field’s unique nuances, needs, and subtleties from the inside out. No matter your business, the cutting edge is where you’ll find us.

Lock offers a range of services to meet your business needs

Lock Search Group’s distinctive “contained” executive search model combines the thoroughness of traditional retained search with performance-based accountability to deliver exceptional C-suite and senior leadership talent. Our proven three-phase methodology, led by experienced Senior Consultants and backed by dedicated industry-specific recruitment teams, ensures comprehensive coverage of the executive talent market. We leverage our national network and extensive research capabilities to track industry movements, mergers, acquisitions, and leadership changes, providing clients with real-time market intelligence. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion principles ensures we source the absolute best available talent without bias, maintaining a fair and equitable search process. Our track record speaks for itself, with successful placements including Board Members, CEOs, CFOs, Presidents, and numerous Vice Presidents across multiple functions and industries.

Our Retained Search service establishes an exclusive partnership with organizations seeking to fill critical senior and mid-level positions through a comprehensive, priority-based approach. By dedicating our full resources and attention to your search, we conduct extensive market mapping and develop robust talent pipelines that ensure access to the highest caliber candidates. Our team provides regular progress updates and detailed market intelligence reports, keeping you informed throughout the entire search process. We manage everything from initial candidate assessment through final offer negotiation, ensuring a smooth and professional experience for both clients and candidates. This service includes post-placement integration support to ensure successful onboarding and long-term success of placed candidates.

Our Contingency Search service offers a flexible, success-based recruiting solution designed to efficiently fill professional and technical positions with qualified talent. Organizations benefit from immediate access to our extensive candidate database and network, with payment required only upon successful placement. Our streamlined recruitment process focuses on quick response times and efficient candidate presentation, making it ideal for time-sensitive placements and organizations with variable hiring needs. We handle all aspects of the recruitment process, from initial screening through offer negotiation, while maintaining the flexibility to work alongside other agencies if desired. This results-driven approach ensures we remain highly motivated to identify and secure the right talent for your organization while minimizing your upfront investment.