quar·ry
[ kwôrē, kwärē ]
v/ to dig in
n/ a rich and productive source
n/ an object or person of pursuit
We are a relationship-based company that focuses on creating value for both clients and experts through superior quality, service and response. We do not provide “one-size-fits-all” solutions.
Formerly known as Tiree Consulting, we were founded in 2011. Since then we have built a solid reputation in the Industry and have expanded to work with clients across the country and beyond. We pride ourselves on providing quality advisory and staff augmentation services – from helping define client challenges and implementing steady-state operations, to sourcing the best experts through contract staffing, contract-to-hire, permanent placement, managed staffing/service, and payroll solutions.
Technology requires organizations to engage with a broad range of professionals to support their business requirements and allow them to successfully deliver responsive solutions both internally and externally.
In addition to the combination of a solid business platform and proven search/placement methodologies, our team has an extensive network of professionals across Canada. We leverage our proprietary database and modern recruiting tools and practices to provide the best resources to our clients. Quarry’s seasoned team possesses industry experience, networks, and contacts that allow us to leverage thousands of professionals with skills and specialties not accessible to other industry providers. We work closely with candidates to gain knowledge and insight on their skill sets, personalities, and strengths which enables us to match their attributes to the right opportunity and client.
We are headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
OUR PROUD PARTNERS
Quarry’s overall objective is to bring leadership and integrated solutions to our clients, and this includes partnering with industry leaders. Together with our proud partners, we focus on providing quality services and ensuring efficiency, transparency and value to our clients.
Community Commitment
We believe that corporate success is based on equal respect for people, planet and profit.
ADVISORY SERVICES
We are an extension of your leadership team.
Our advisory services help public and private sector organizations successfully implement transformation initiatives with positive impacts on their operations. Think of us as an extension to your management team - experts who can help you and your team define your strategic challenges, formulate transformation mandates, and implement steady state operations.
Quarry possesses several certifications and accreditations which allow us to support organizations with unique security requirements and environments.
Your challenges are our challenges, and we’re only successful when you are successful.
Some of the areas where we help our clients achieve stronger results include:
- Business transformation
- Digital and IT modernization
- Risk management
- Business process redesign
- Customer/citizen experience (Cx)
- Change management
- Stakeholder communications
STAFF AUGMENTATION
SERVICES
We are expert matchmakers.
At Quarry Consulting, our experienced team is focused on finding the right fit between employer and consultant. We invest time and effort in getting to know our consultants and our clients well. Our “beyond the database” approach assess both technical and soft skills… resulting in better connections, less turnover, less surprises, and better results.
We have a senior team of industry professionals on the client side and the recruitment side. We pride ourselves on a higher standard of delivery and commitment to the people we work with.
Quarry possesses several certifications and accreditations which allow us to support organizations with unique security requirements and environments.
Other recruiters manage databases.
At Quarry we manage relationships.
Since 2011, we’ve been making great connections, placing thousands of seasoned professionals in IT jobs across Canada and internationally.
MANAGEMENT TEAM
We are seasoned professionals focused on your success.
Our leadership team is comprised of dedicated and experienced professionals across public and private sector industries, focused on helping our clients and consultants succeed.
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Kent has over 25 years in business development and technology professional talent and acquisition services across a broad range environments with private, crown and public sector clients. He brings a depth of experience in understanding both client technical and human resource requirements, which allows him to provide solutions and resources to meet client business needs, including large contract oversight and complex project resourcing solutions. Kent wants to make "raving fans" out of customers and have fun doing it! He strives to provide a high level of service using a consultative sales approach and a strong desire to become more than just another supplier...His mission is to be a trusted partner with whom clients and consultants can depend on to make them more successful. In his personal time, Kent serves as a Director on the Board of the Carleton Place Memorial Hospital Foundation
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Quarry's VP of Sales, Craig Billo, brings more than 20 years of experience as a sales professional within the area of IT Professional Services. Craig has an innate understanding of client requirements by leveraging his business acumen, extensive network and proven expertise. Craig brings his full arsenal of talents to help clients achieve higher levels of success via purpose-driven strategies involving recruiting and HR solutions surrounding contract/permanent staffing, payroll services, project-based and SOW based solutions. Previously VP of National Accounts with Ajilon/Modis North America, Craig helped to manage over $100 million in Strategic Sales, Professional Services, Staffing Solutions and VMS spend involving National and North American clients. The National Accounts portfolio included clients in the Financial, Telco, Retail, Federal Government and Systems Integration Sectors.
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Lynn van der Linde leads the advisory services practice at Quarry Consulting. She brings more than twenty years of experience in both private and public sectors as a seasoned transformation execu-tive, with keen business acumen, deep risk and stakeholder management skills, and a track record for building high performing teams. Lynn is an active market leader and a recognized philanthro-pist, engaged in corporate governance across multiple sectors including health care, public policy and economic development. She currently serves as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for CHEO’s Research Institute, and previously held various Board of Director officer positions with Canadian charities, including Fertile Future and The IBD Foundation of Canada. Lynn joined Quarry Consulting as a result of its solid reputation for building meaningful business relationships and delivering excellence to both clients and consultants – she saw it as the perfect fit for her.
COMMUNITY COMMITMENT
We believe that corporate success is based on equal respect for people, planet and profit.
We provide time and funding to many community causes, including Interval House, Children’s Wish Foundation, and Centre Vie Orphanage.
Our Management team is also dedicated to their community, with involvement at CHEO, Carleton Place Hospital, and volunteering within their community in various capacities.
