Federal
Government IT Staffing in Canada.
Specialized technology talent delivered through trusted federal procurement channels.
Hiring IT talent in the federal space requires more than technical skill, it requires an understanding of security, systems, and how government environments operate. At Altis, we connect federal departments and agencies with highly skilled technology professionals who can step into complex environments and deliver from day one. From Ottawa to teams across Canada, we support Government of Canada IT staffing needs with talent that brings both technical depth and public sector awareness.
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Proven experience in federal IT staffing
As one of the largest staffing suppliers to the Government of Canada, we bring deep expertise across the full technology landscape. Our specialized IT recruiters understand evolving technologies, niche skill sets, and the structure required to successfully hire within federal frameworks.
One of the largest staffing suppliers to the Government of Canada
Dedicated IT recruitment team with deep technical expertise
1,000,000+ candidates in our national database
8,000+ placements across Canada annually
Certified diverse supplier (WBE)
Strong experience supporting security clearance processes
Free fingerprinting services available in our Ottawa office
ISO-certified with established governance and compliance practices
Procurement & Contract Vehicles We Support
Access IT talent through established federal frameworks
We deliver technology professionals through key Government of Canada procurement vehicles:
Temporary Help Services (THS)
ProServices
Professional Audit Support Services (PASS)
Task-Based Informatics Professional Services (TBIPS)
Task and Solutions Professional Services (TSPS)
Investigation Services (Standing Offer)
Learning Services (Standing Offer and Supply Arrangement)
Finance & Accounting
Smart Hiring Solutions
We provide flexible recruitment solutions to support growing businesses. From temporary staffing to executive search, we deliver the right talent quickly and reliably.
Contract & temporary positions
High-volume hiring
Candidate testing
Contract-to-permanent roles
Professional consulting
Executive recruitment
Fractional leadership roles
Payroll services
Permanent positions
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Your Strategic Partner in Talent Acquisition
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Technology Roles We Place Most Often
We support hiring across the full IT lifecycle, from infrastructure and development to leadership and transformation initiatives:
GIS Specialists
AI & Machine Learning Developers
ERP Implementation Specialists
Solutions & Enterprise Architects
QA Analysts & Test Engineers
Cybersecurity Analysts & Engineers
Business Systems Analysts
IT Project Manager
IT Leadership & Management
Business Intelligence Analysts
Network & Systems Infrastructure Specialists
Digital & Data Transformation Experts
Application & Software Developers
Help Desk & Service Desk Support
DevOps Engineers
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.
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 balance speed with quality
Sometimes our clients need to move quickly, and we’ll meet them where they are.
However, while we work faster than others in our industry, we never sacrifice quality for speed; we always conduct a full search and validate each candidate before submitting our shortlist. This is how we’ve become one of the best staffing agencies for finance and accounting.
In a rush? These factors impact the speed of our search:
- The job title and technologies in use
- Total compensation, including salary, vacation, benefits
- Work model (remote/hybrid/onsite)
- Years of experience required in specific sectors/industries
We strive to meet the following timelines:
- 5–7 business days from initial search to first interview (permanent hires)
Note: For unique roles that require extensive searching and tapping our referral network, the timeline may be longer. We communicate with you at every step and share the results of our search as we progress.
- 3–5 business days from initial search to first interview (temporary hires)
Find the Right Hire, Right Now.
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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.
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