Who We Are

Derhak Ireland & Partners Inc. is a retainer based search firm that places only the right candidate
in each position we search for. Our expertise is based on the demonstrated value that we bring
to our clients through our…

Trusted Access to Top Talent
The best candidates will not talk to just anyone… These candidates have more at risk
in their careers to consider before submitting their resume for another opportunity. They require
discretion and will carefully examine both a client and a search firm before going forward. We
have earned the Confidence and Trusted Access of these candidates by becoming the First and
Only Search Firm in Canada to obtain the Can/CSA-Q830 Privacy Certification. Trusted Access
helps us reach the best candidates that other search firms cannot reach.

9% of qualified, currently employed candidates are actively looking
for new opportunities


36% of qualified, happily employed candidates are not looking but open
to considering a new opportunity if the right one comes along.


Strategic Sourcing
The best candidates aren't looking for work... Our Partners are specialists at finding
the 36% of candidates who are already happily employed. We perform long-list multi-industry
searches focusing on specific practice areas. We have earned the trust of those top candidates
by getting involved in the industries we serve.

The best candidates will only consider a new opportunity if they think it is the right
one for them...
We work with you to market your opportunity and help build your
employer brand in order to interest and motivate candidates.

Industry Specific Experience
We don't learn at your expense… Our Partners and Consultants are experienced professionals
that know and understand your business needs. Each of our partners specializes in select practice
areas based on their career and recruiting experience. We have memberships with several industry
associations, participate in industry events and get involved in tracking and benchmarking
industry employment trends.

Our History

Derhak Ireland & Partners Executive Search was founded in 1989 as a small group of executives
focused primarily on the marketing and pharmaceutical industries. Over our 20 year history we
have grown to a medium size boutique firm with partners and senior consultants placing
management to C-level candidates in several practice areas.

In 2008 Derhak Ireland & Partners opened a new separate division called the Derhak Technology
Group. This group was formed with its own practices and processes best suited for the needs
of the IT sector and based on the same high ethical and professional standards as Derhak Ireland
& Partners. Its mandate is to serve recruitment needs of IT companies and departments up to
the Executive level primarily in Canada as well as US and Mexico.

Derhak Ireland’s Practice Areas

Primary Areas
Automotive
Biotech
Consumer Packaged Goods
Direct Selling
Distribution and Logistics
Energy
Finance/Accounting
Food Processing
Health Care/Pharmaceuticals
High-Tech
Human Resources
Industrial
Management and Consulting
Manufacturing
Marketing Research
Marketing Services
Sales and Marketing