placingITpeople | Connecting People with People

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Owner operated technical recruiting focused on data science, machine learning, and AI roles for growing software companies across Canada and the US.

Selective, direct, and accountable recruiting. Candidates are prepared, conversations are focused, and hiring decisions are made with clearer signal.

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Over 15 years of recruitment experience • Canada | US coverage • Replacement guarantee

Less interview drift

Less time spent correcting assumptions during interviews.

Clearer success measures

Better alignment on what “good” looks like before offers.

Lower mis-hire risk

Fewer mis hires, rehires, and extended vacancies.

Why us

Why this reduces hiring risk

Same message, cleaner structure. The goal is to keep interviews focused and decisions confident.

Why this reduces hiring risk

In data and AI hiring, cost rarely shows up at the offer stage. It appears later, when technically capable hires struggle to operate within the team or decision environment. By connecting people with people, placingITpeople looks beyond surface level requirements to identify alignment early. This helps avoid mis hires, rehires, and extended vacancies that quietly drive up cost.

Prepared conversations, not cold interviews

Candidates introduced by placingITpeople are prepared well before interviews begin. Expectations are aligned early, context is shared openly, and candidates understand what matters most to the team. Conversations stay focused, interviews generate clearer signal, and time is spent evaluating fit rather than correcting assumptions.

Shared risk and accountability

placingITpeople’s fee is contingent on hiring the right person. Engagements are handled directly, and fees are only triggered when a successful hire is made. A replacement guarantee is included to protect against early misalignment, with details discussed upfront so expectations are clear on both sides.

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What people are saying about us

What people say about working with placingITpeople

Short, specific feedback. No filler.

“They took the time to understand both the role and the team behind it. The candidates presented were thoughtful, prepared, and aligned well beyond surface level requirements.”

Hiring Manager

“I appreciated how thoughtful and well paced the process was. I didn’t feel rushed, and the candidates came in with a clear understanding of the role, the team, and the challenges ahead. That made it much easier to evaluate fit and make confident decisions.”

Data & Analytics Leader

“I’ve worked with placingITpeople for over a decade. The consistency in judgment, communication, and candidate quality is why I continue to come back.”

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About us

Canada’s Trusted Partner for Data Science & AI Talent

placingITpeople is an owner operated recruitment firm specializing in data science, machine learning, and AI roles across Canada and the US. With over 15 years of recruitment experience, we work closely with growing software companies to help them make confident, well informed hiring decisions.

Our approach goes beyond traditional recruiting. We focus on understanding the business context behind each role, how success is measured once someone is hired, and what alignment truly matters within the team. This allows us to introduce candidates who are not only technically capable but prepared to operate effectively in real world environments.

Engagements are handled directly and kept intentionally selective. This ensures clarity, accountability, and a hiring process that prioritizes long term fit over short term speed.

Ideal for teams who want

Decision ready shortlists

Prepared candidates who understand context

Direct accountability throughout the process

Reduced risk via replacement guarantee

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Prefer email? syd@placingitpeople.ca