31 years in, Career Contacts has a new look.
Same team. Same arrows. Same commitment to the people we serve.
Where it started
Career Contacts began in British Columbia in 1995. Like most lasting things in BC business, it was built one relationship at a time: a hiring manager who trusted us with a role that mattered, a candidate who trusted us with their next step, and a handshake that turned into a partnership lasting decades. Many of the clients who called us in those early years are still calling today.
Still rooted here
BC is home, and it always will be. Our headquarters is in Vancouver and it is staying right here.
What has changed is how far our work reaches. Our team has grown to 25 HR and recruitment professionals, and we now support organizations across Canada and the US. The people we work with lead non-profits and charities, healthcare foundations, public sector bodies, credit unions, retailers, hospitality and event companies, aviation, construction and manufacturing firms, technology companies, and so much more. We are working with Private equity firms, family-offices and supporting both public and private sector needs.
The work itself has grown too. Today our Fractional HR Advisory and Recruitment teams sit under one roof, so the Career Contacts team who help you hire, are the same team who help you retain, develop and lead your organization for years to come.
Why a new look, and why now
The brand we had was telling the story of an earlier chapter. We wanted a look that matched the firm we have become: steady, experienced and trusted at the leadership table, while still answering the phone like a neighbour.
We did not want to start over. So we kept what was ours and refined the rest.
The arrows stay
We kept the arrows because they have been with us since 1995. They stand for movement: people moving forward in their careers, and organizations moving forward with the right people beside them. They have a fresh finish now, but they still point the same way.
Two colours, two meanings
We chose two colours that say the most about who we are.
Midnight, for depth and steadiness. The trust that comes from three decades of sitting across the table from leaders on their hardest days. An acquisition that requires thoughtful discourse. A difficult investigation. A new hire that needs more handholding. A key resignation the week before a board meeting. A restructure that has to be handled with care. Midnight is the colour of being the calm voice in that room.
Champagne, for the moments worth celebrating. The offer accepted. The new leader in the seat. The team that finally feels like a team. You won’t see it used sparingly, the way celebrations should be. For the big win and the small wins alike.
What stays the same
A new look only matters if what sits behind it stays true. You will still work with HR-educated, certified recruiters and advisors. We still bring 31 years of relationships to every search and every engagement, whether you are down the street in Vancouver or across the continent.
We still focus on our core values:
- doing the right thing, not the easy thing
- working exceptionally hard
- really holding a high bar for all our stakeholders
Thank you
Thank you to every client, candidate and team member who got us here. You are the reason the arrows keep turning.
The new careercontacts.ca site is now live. Take a look around, and if you are planning your next key hire or looking for a steady HR partner for the year ahead, book a strategy call with our team.
We would love to hear what you are building.
Natasha Jeshani
President and CEO, Career Contacts
