Employers

We understand that you are looking for a special engineer.

For the past four decades Sinclair-Smith & Associates have recruited many hundreds of engineers for companies in North and South America, Europe, Africa and Asia. Many of the candidates we have placed in companies, have excelled and gone on to become partners, presidents, general managers and heads of departments.

What do we have to recommend us?

We strongly believe that word of mouth is the best recommendation we could offer.  Below are some testimonials from clients:

"I have used the services of Sinclair-Smith & Associates for the last ten years and have been most satisfied. Through them I recruited engineers and researchers in areas such as paper machine technology, pulping, environmental, wood products and process control. I believe they were instrumental in building what I feel was one of the most productive research groups in the country".

George Kubanek
Retired director Forest Products R&D at the
Noranda Inc. Technology Centre

“Congratulations on your 40th year in operation!  Thank you for the great service you have provided to Bachman Dampjoint Inc over the years.  Your professionalism, consistency and candidness have been very much appreciated.”

Mike Goard
President
Bachmann Dampjoint Inc.

“You possess a unique combination of judgment, resourcefulness, and charm that wins over both your candidates and your customers. You make recruitment a much more efficient and satisfying process for someone like me who has a business to run.”

Lee Bartholomew, ENG.
General Manager, Mining-Canada
Metso Minerals Canada Inc.

Here is a list of just a few of the companies we have had the pleasure of working with:

Albany, Barr-Rosin Ltd., Bronswerk Marine Inc., Canexus, Domtar, Farnell Thompson, Hatch, Kadant, Lafarge, SNC Lavalin, Wilson Gear and many more.

What is so special about Sinclair-Smith & Associates?

We understand that it is essential that we only submit engineers and other applicants that have the necessary experience, knowledge and suitability to fit in and become an asset to your company.  For this reason we send on only the best available candidates for your position.  We will not waste your time with unsuitable applicants.

You have your own HR department? No problem.

Our aim is to complement their efforts not compete with them. By using our services you avoid the cost of expensive advertising, and the time consuming task of sorting through and answering applications. At Sinclair-Smith & Associates we take these steps and then send on only the best candidates. We also have the ability to keep any search confidential.

You have used agencies before and weren't impressed.

Not all agencies put their customer’s needs foremost. Many may use commissioned recruiters who will offer out-of-work candidates without too much regard to their suitability. At Sinclair-Smith & Associates, we are experienced, salaried professionals who look further than the next fee. Our aim is to find you the most suitable candidate for your needs. We look not only to fill your immediate position, but also to contribute to the growth and future of your company by finding you the highest quality individuals out there.

Search Fees

We work on both a contingency and retainer basis. The contingency fee is 20% first year’s income, payable on commencement of employment. In the case of commisioned sales engineers we base our fee on an agreed estimated figure.

On retainer we charge a fee equivalent to 20% of the first years income. This includes guaranteed commissions for sales people. This fee is split into three payments. The first being due on commencement of the search, the second on submission of short list for interview and the final third if and when the person starts work. If your company takes on more than one person from this search then an additional 20% fee will be charged when they commence employment.