Supporting Canada’s Defence
sector with trusted talent
Connecting defence organizations with experienced professionals who keep critical programs moving
Defence organizations operate in complex, highly regulated environments where timelines matter and precision is essential. Having the right people in place keeps projects moving, systems running and programs delivering as planned. At Altis, we support federal defence teams and private sector partners across Canada’s broader defence ecosystem with skilled professionals across project delivery, engineering, IT, logistics, policy, communications, HR, administrative support, operations and more. Our experience working across both environments means we understand security requirements, procurement processes and the realities of large, multi-stakeholder programs. Whether you're building capacity for a major initiative or filling specialized roles within an established team, we connect you with vetted professionals ready to contribute from day one.
We start by learning about you—the employer who is striving to foster a
best-in-class team, stand out and grow.
We start by understanding your mandate, program objectives and operating environment. With that context in mind, we assess candidates based on factors such as:
- Experience working within federal or defence environments
- Proven track record supporting defence contractors and private sector delivery partners on complex programs
- Security clearance eligibility and government project experience
- Program and project delivery expertise within structured frameworks
- Engineering, logistics and technical specialization
- Experience supporting large transformation or modernization initiatives
- Knowledge of information management, procurement and policy environments
- Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams and regulated settings
- Strong stakeholder communication and documentation capabilities
- Adaptability, professionalism and sound judgment in high-accountability roles
We’re proud to support military families through our partnership with Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services and the Military Spousal Employment Network, helping connect military spouses to meaningful employment. In 2024, we were honored by the MSEN for celebrating the “Spirit of Military Families”.
Your Strategic Partner in Talent Acquisition
Defence roles we support most often
Our national network includes experienced professionals supporting defence programs across Canada. We regularly place talent across operational, technical and advisory functions, including:
Our top roles include:
- Project Managers, Program Managers and Project Leaders
- Enterprise, Technical and Business Architects
- Business Analysts and Business Consultants
- Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) and Life Cycle Management Specialists
- AI Engineers, Machine Learning Engineers and MLOps Specialists
- Data Scientists and Data Engineers
- Software Engineers (embedded, real-time and mission systems)
- Autonomous Systems and UAV Engineers
- Cybersecurity Engineers and Cyber Operations Specialists
- Cyber Analysts, Threat Analysts and Threat Hunters
- SOC Analysts and Incident Responders
- Penetration Testers, Red Team Specialists and Zero Trust Architects
- Systems, Aerospace, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers
- RF, Signal Processing and Weapons Systems Engineers
- Integration Engineers and Technical Specialists
- Manufacturing, Production and Quality Engineers
- Assembly, Test and Avionics Technicians
- Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Specialists and Skilled Trades
- Procurement Specialists and Contract Specialists
- Supply Chain Managers, Logistics Coordinators and Materials Planners
- Information and Records Management Specialists
- Telecommunications, GIS and Geomatics Specialists
- IT Security, Systems and Network Administrators
- Cleared Engineers, IT/Cyber Professionals and Project Managers
- Policy Advisors, Communications and HR Consultants
- Administrative and Operational Support professionals
Supporting complex Defence programs with specialized talent
Defence organizations operate in environments where accountability, security and precision are part of everyday operations. Programs are often large in scale, highly coordinated and dependent on professionals who can step into structured environments and contribute quickly.
At Altis, we support the Department of National Defence and organizations across Canada’s broader defence ecosystem by connecting them with experienced professionals across project delivery, engineering, IT, logistics, policy and operational support functions. We understand the realities of government programs, including evolving priorities, layered governance and strict compliance requirements.
Our approach goes beyond filling roles. We focus on identifying professionals who understand how to work within complex mandates, collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and maintain momentum on initiatives that can’t afford delays.
Whether you're scaling resources for a major modernization effort, supporting ongoing operational programs or bringing specialized expertise into an existing team, we connect you with vetted talent ready to contribute with confidence from day one.
Why you’ll love working with us
- We aren’t just a partner--we’re an extension of your business and brand. We act as your external HR department, supporting you from the initial role design to hiring and beyond. And we don’t stop searching and vetting candidates until you’re satisfied with your new hire.
- We’re consultative, sharing what we learn through our candidates, along with the latest trends in your industry.
- We adapt to your hiring needs. Whether you’re hiring a permanent employee or contract/temporary resources, we can help. We also support you with converting contract resources to permanent roles and provide payroll services as needed.
- We’re communicative, keeping you informed as our search progresses and advising you on how best to position your role to attract top candidates.
- We put our whole team behind you... and our extensive network of 1,000,000+ candidates across all skills, too. In fact, we find many of our placements through referrals because, as they say, good people know good people.
- We work onshore, in Canada to locate talent ready to start delivering now.
- We go beyond the resumé, looking for unique attributes in each candidate, presenting only our top choices and explaining in detail why we selected each one.
- We validate candidates before you hire. See below.
- We balance speed with quality. See below.
We validate our candidates
Since many of today’s candidates use ChatGPT and other AI applications to write their resumés and cover letters, it can be hard to tell if someone’s the real deal. Rest assured, we take the time to validate skills and experience and verify that each candidate is what they claim to be.
- We interview every candidate face to face (either in person or over video).
- We go beyond the standard interview. We assess on-the-spot thinking by asking unique questions that we co-develop with you—things not covered in the job ad.
- We verify all credentials, including designations, education and more.
- We provide testing and screening (on request), including in-depth technical and competency-based screening assessments.
- We conduct a range of checks (when appropriate), using a third party to do background, criminal and credit checks.
- We check references prior to all employment offers.
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Find the Right Hire, Right Now.
No time to wade through stacks of resumes? We can help. With thousands of pre-screened candidates ready to work, we’ll find your next great hire. Fast.
Specialties
Whether you need to quickly staff up to cover seasonal spikes or find the right full-time talent, we’re here to help you fill all your Administration, Customer Service and Operations Support roles, and more.
Networked across the country, our team connects you with qualified candidates for mid- to senior-level, permanent or contract roles across multiple industries in both the private and provincial public sectors.
Our expert IT recruiters have the experience and network to find qualified tech talent for hard-to-fill roles. They stay updated on trends and skills to successfully fill in-demand positions in business analysis, project management, cybersecurity, data science, and more.
Our team has placed thousands of qualified professionals in contract and permanent roles across a broad range of private sector industries nationwide. From transactional-level accounting to designated professionals, we connect you with Canada’s top financial experts.
Within our specialty areas, we’ve successfully placed thousands of qualified professionals in contract and permanent roles across a range of public- and private-sector industries Canada-wide.
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