Lock Search Group has been a game-changer for us. Their responsiveness, access to top-tier talent we couldn’t reach otherwise, and willingness to collaborate seamlessly with our talent acquisition team have set them apart. They listen, adapt, and consistently deliver excellence. Highly recommend!
We have been using the Locke Group for the past few years to fill some key positions within our company. They have been professional and easy to work with throughout each of the processes and have delivered each and every time.
The Lock Search Group has the unique ability to identify and present great talent. The team asks the right questions and considers both immediate and longer-term needs. Lock also provides candidates with an accurate understanding of the requirements of the role and/or business. This helps with alignment and enables candidates to present relevant ideas and experience.
The team at Lock has really helped us find amazing people to join our business. Jackson has been really great to work with and has proven that he understands our needs as a company, and the ideal candidate to deliver on our customer promise, which makes all the difference!
Lock was extremely helpful, flexible, and accommodating as we conducted a complicated search. Our consultant was very helpful in guiding us through the process.
I've been working alongside the Lock Search Group for over a decade across multiple businesses and industries. Searches have ranged from entry-level Marketing and Sales roles within Global CPG to C-Suite roles for PE-backed companies with a mandate to drive disruptive growth. What keeps me coming back to Mike Davis and the team at Lock Search Group is their ability to deliver a diverse slate of candidates that specifically meet my search criteria across the dimensions of Capability, Potential, and Cultural Fit. Simply said, they consistently deliver great candidates!
The hiring partner I work with at Lock is quick, efficient, attentive to the needs of the organization, but most importantly, persistent in finding the candidate who will be the best partner for our organization. Another strength of Lock is that they have hiring partners in several provinces across Canada. We are ensured of receiving the same service, and the flow of information occurs without us having to re-explain our organizational culture. This is truly appreciated.
I have worked with Lock Search on a couple of occasions, and they were key to helping us find the right candidate! These hires were very specific and unique, so this is where they listened and came through with excellent results! I would recommend them without hesitation.
As the Managing Partner at 1440, I had the pleasure of working with Lock Search Group. We were impressed with their responsiveness and the quality of candidates presented to us. The process was smooth, and we ultimately found a fit for the organization. I highly recommend Lock Search Group for their professionalism and effective service.
I’ve worked with Jackson Stewart on multiple occasions, and each experience has been nothing short of exceptional. Jackson stands out for his deep understanding of the job market, keen ability to align opportunities with candidates’ skills and aspirations, and his unwavering professionalism. He takes the time to truly get to know you and your company and works tirelessly to connect you with candidates that are the right fit. His communication is always prompt, clear, and supportive. Whether it’s supporting with job descriptions, preparing for interviews, or navigating offers, Jackson goes above and beyond to ensure a seamless and positive process. I can’t recommend him highly enough to anyone seeking a recruiter who genuinely cares about their clients and delivers incredible results.
The team was dedicated to finding the perfect candidate and understood our business needs to ensure the right fit. The continued support and communication from the team, even after the placement, was very much appreciated.
Lock Search Group is a mainstay in their industry and a trusted partner to companies with specific talent acquisition needs. I have recommended them many times over the +20 years I have been working with them in Canada.
I have used Lock Search Group on two occasions in finding sales and business development positions. They were very helpful and extremely responsive and resourceful in helping us identify some great candidates both in Montreal and Toronto.
I’ve had the pleasure of partnering with the team at Lock Search Group for many years and have been extremely impressed with the quality of candidates they have placed within our organization. They understand our needs, and their professionalism with our team as well as the candidates makes the experience seamless for everyone involved.
Lock Executive Search Group has been an invaluable partner in several talent acquisition mandates for me in different companies. Ben, Michael, and the team's deep expertise in the life sciences industry and their ability to source top-tier talent was amazing. Their professionalism, dedication, and insightful approach significantly contributed to the success of my businesses.
The responsiveness and customer centricity when you have Ben Lamarche in your corner are par none. I have used Lock for high-performing C-level candidates, to be placed in challenging situations and locations. Lock's perseverance, resourcefulness, and pursuit of excellence, no matter the interim setbacks, delivers those unique candidates. They are a pleasure to work with, and their professionalism is a breath of fresh air in this industry.
The Lock team has the incredible ability to find the ideal candidates that fit our culture and fuel our growth. Their approach is simple and effective. It will be our pleasure to do more searches with Lock.
Looking for technical sales reps who sell into channels can be a tough task, but the group at Lock have successfully placed multiple employees in our business. Their approach is professional, and they maintain regular and open communication. While turnover can be hard to manage, the team at Lock makes filling our roles a priority every time.
Each time working with the Lock team is always a pleasure from beginning to end. They are professional, thorough, extremely helpful, and readily available. They are a great asset to our team in assisting with sourcing the right candidate for every role.
Lock Search Group quickly understood our needs and culture, providing highly qualified candidates and professional, responsive service. Their expertise and attention to both our needs and those of the candidates made the recruitment process seamless.
I've had the great pleasure of dealing with Ben Lamarche and his extremely capable and committed team for more than 10 years. During this time, I have engaged Lock to help me source and secure several candidates for various leadership roles at the two different companies that I have led in the Canadian Financial Services sector. The process of finding the perfect candidate to complement an existing team is one of my highest priorities as a leader. The Lock team always delivers professionally, efficiently and cost effectively. I will continue to engage Lock as our first and only executive search partner as our needs continue to evolve.
I’ve had positive experiences working with Jay Pinniger and the team at Lock Search Group – initially as a candidate, advancing my own career, and then as a client, assembling my management team. Lock’s team worked in depth to understand Vital Metals’ needs and developed a strong collaborative and interactive partnership. They know their markets intimately.
We are extremely happy with the service and support we get from the Lock Search Group. Everyone we have hired is a great fit for our team and the Lock Group have been a pleasure to work with.
I love working with Lock - they find great candidates and make the process easy from start to finish.
Through all of my interactions with Lock,the team has consistently been showing true grit. Goals are set and followed through to ensure that each mandate turns into a positive experience for the employers as well as for the candidates.
I have worked with Richard and the Lock Search Group for over two decades. They have always committed themselves to knowing our organization, our culture, our mission. Their combined diligence has brought me numerous star candidates over the years.
The team at Lock Search Group makes the process of hiring new candidates seamless from start to finish. They take the time to fully understand the needs of the their clients, position they are recruiting for and the individuals looking to be placed. Over the past 20 years, I’ve had the pleasure of working with the team at Lock Search Group and have been extremely pleased with the quality of candidates they represented. They are true professionals!
When I work with the Lock team, it is always a productive, professional and successful experience. Their ability to listen, understand and provide options and alternatives ensures a high quality conclusion to my mandate!
I have had the pleasure of working with Lock Search Group as a candidate and a client for more than 10 years. Mike Davis and the team at Lock have always been highly dialed into my needs and tailor their search appropriately. The process is always efficient, professional, and meets the needs of my team. I would highly recommend choosing Lock Search Group as your next partner in recruitment.
The Lock Search Group have recruited several top candidates for over 25 years allowing key industry positions to be filled with high performers and quality individuals.
It is always a pleasure to work with the Lock Search Group. The team is very responsive, pays attention to clearly understand our needs and always delivers! They are a great partner when it comes to finding talent.
The quality of the services offered by the Lock Search Group rank at the top in our industry. They complement our internal capabilities to select the very best candidate in a fast and effective way.
They have the depth of national candidates, in many select industries with specific skillsets. Then back it all up with diligence and professionalism. They deliver results for both clients and candidates.
I worked with Lock Group for years in the Biotech industry so it was a natural and easy choice to partner again at Cision. Lock partners take the time to understand each industry, our company culture and each role.
I’ve had positive experiences working with Lock - initially as a candidate, advancing my own career, and then as a client. The team works to understand the organization’s needs, points of difference, and to develop a strong collaborative partnership. They know their market intimately.
Working and partnering with the Lock Search Group has always been a successful process for Valneva. The team at Lock are professional, knowledgeable about the market and provide exceptional candidates based on our requirements.
I consider the Lock team an extension of our internal talent teams… they know our culture inside and out, they know the market well and are great sounding boards as we think through approaches to resourcing. Mike and team are particularly agile and great at pivoting, calibrating as we go, and they always persevere to hunt down best possible candidate fit.
As a CEO candidate, working with Lock Search Group was a pivotal step and a pleasure from start to finish. The recruitment process, evaluation, regular updates and efforts to ensure that the fit at MDBriefCase would be right for both parties, was handled with the utmost professionalism and guidance.
We have worked with other executive search groups and found that LockSearch group was able to find the best professionals for the position. Attention to detail, professionalism, understanding our team were critical parts of the selection process. We would use their services for all of our medtech executive hires. Steve Bews has a real acumen for finding the right people and is a pleasure to work with.
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.
The team was a pleasure to work with during the entire process. They were relentless in their pursuit of the very best candidates in the market. They were top ambassadors for our company. I would recommend them without hesitation.
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!
Lock Search Group has consistently delivered top talent for our organization. They are a true business partner that digs deeper to effectively qualify required experience and qualifications, as well as assess fit and potential.
We have had the pleasure of working with the Lock Search Group team on several mandates across the country. In every situation they have delivered excellent results and have shown the highest level of professionalism and integrity possible.
The team rapidly understood our business and needs for this Senior position we had to fill. I also liked how they challenged some the requirements. We ended hiring the best candidate for the role. Thanks to Lock Search Group!
We have worked with Lock for a number of roles. Each time they have quickly provided excellent candidates and were a true partner throughout the hiring process.
