THE CLIENT
Our client is a leading technology provider in the cannabis retail operations industry. By focusing on technology recruitment, they aimed to expand their Canadian presence to grow their headcount, support product development, and prepare for the next round of funding. Ultimately, their goal was to build a robust software engineering team that could drive innovation and support their rapidly growing business. As the cannabis retail market in Canada continues to grow and evolve, with data available through Canada’s cannabis market research, companies in the space face new recruitment challenges.
THE CHALLENGE: Technology Recruitment for Rapid Expansion
The client faced the need to quickly scale their team to meet demanding growth targets. As they lacked an internal recruitment team equipped to manage this rapid expansion, they sought external help to fill 14 key positions within 6 months. The roles were primarily in technology recruitment for software engineering and crucial support functions, all essential to driving their business forward in the cannabis retail space. Additionally, the company needed a recruitment partner capable of managing the hiring process across multiple locations in Canada.
THE SOLUTION: Successful Technology Recruitment in Canada
Our recruitment team partnered closely with the client to identify and hire the right talent. Over the course of 6 months, we successfully filled 13 Software Engineering roles and 1 Scrum Master position. These hires were made across Canada, with a focus on the Greater Vancouver and Victoria regions.
To ensure smooth operations, we implemented a rolling onboarding strategy, allowing new team members to integrate smoothly as they joined. As a result, the new hires could quickly contribute to the company’s product development goals. Moreover, this approach allowed the client to maintain momentum as their team grew.
THE OUTCOME: Efficient Technology Recruitment to Drive Growth
Thanks to our efficient recruitment efforts, the client was able to onboard all 14 roles within the necessary 6-month timeframe, positioning them to secure their next round of funding. Furthermore, this timely and successful hiring effort allowed them to continue driving innovation in cannabis retail operations.
STATS
Location: Vancouver, Victoria and various locations in Eastern Canada
Company Size: 200 +
Industry: Cannabis Retail Operations
Number of Placements: 14 roles filled in 6 months