About

In a market saturated by placement agencies that are focused on completing a hiring transaction, Keynote Search answers the question organizations are really asking: How do we find, fit, retain and achieve the peak performance of exceptional talent? Executive Search and Recruitment alone solves one problem – finding people. It doesn’t solve the bigger challenges of productivity, engagement and performance. That is why we not only find the best candidates but we help them succeed and reach their peak performance with post-placement support that includes executive coaching and onboarding.

Keynote Search was built to address the weaknesses in traditional executive search and recruitment. Co-Founders James and Donna Baker relocated to Ottawa from London, England as part of a team to launch a global recruitment business in Ottawa. After achieving incredible success and spending more than a decade in the industry, they viewed the industry as broken. They were often at odds with the metric driven, non-human approach to the business. Recruitment and the people involved had become commoditized. This simply did not work for the Bakers, and thus Keynote Search was born!

Holistic Approach

Keynote provides a holistic solution to talent acquisition and performance with the support mechanism required to accelerate integration, results, development, and retention.

Recruitment Re-engineered

We have re-engineered recruitment with the best processes around post placement support, executive coaching, team dynamics, engagement and development.

Advanced Technology

At Keynote Search we expand our services beyond common recruiting methodologies. We combine the very best people in the recruitment business with cutting-edge technology, and enhanced screening techniques to find the right talent for your business. As part of our search we undertake extensive research to find top quality candidates, even those that may not be currently seeking new opportunities, and strategically market the company and opportunity to them. We utilize advanced technology to enhance the value of our human connections.

Executive Coaching

We create a customized approach for each executive post-placement to develop, engage and optimize their performance. The objective of our coaching program is for executives to acquire, hone and maintain effective leadership skills and behaviours. This culminates in the development and execution of an action plan that is designed to assist the individual in maximizing their productivity and effectiveness.

Onboarding

We have developed a comprehensive onboarding process, delivered by industry experts, that focuses on successful integration and achieving optimal performance. This process is guided by continuous feedback from both the leadership team and the new executive to ensure that expectation alignment and communication serve as the foundation for the company’s success.