Hire the right talent: Toronto tech and startup recruitment

A recruitment agency for startups and tech companies. We hire engineering, product and go-to-market talent across Canada and the US.

What clients say
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Abra BetaKit Float Homebase Mantle(acquired) Recharge Relay Smile.io Swift

// How we work

From 200+ candidates to one fantastic hire

Stage 01
200+
Qualified candidates screened
Calibrate and source
Role calibration, network mapping and targeted sourcing.
Stage 02
5:1
Screen ratio
Filter and vet
Checked for required experience, team alignment and comp expectations.
Stage 03
3-5
Candidates submitted
Interview with confidence
Clear notes on how each candidate fits, plus interview coordination, feedback and recaps.
Stage 04
1
Fantastic hire
Offer accepted
Contract consultation and offer negotiation to get it over the line.

// Our focus

Deep expertise in high-growth tech

30,000+
Network of tech talent
~6 weeks
Average time to hire
97%
Retention rate
Engineering

CTOs, VPs, Directors and full-stack builders.

FrontendBackendFull StackDirectorVP
Product & Design

PMs who lead roadmaps and designers who turn strategy into experience.

Product ManagersProduct Designers
Go-To-Market

Revenue leaders who close deals and build growth.

AEsBDRsSales LeadersGrowth Marketers

// Services

Two ways to work with us

Critical roles
Contingency Search
20%of first-year base salary
  • A focused search for one critical role
  • $5k deposit to start, credited toward the final fee
  • For roles at $100k+ base
  • 90-day replacement guarantee (180 days for Director and above)
Discuss a role
Scaling headcount
Embedded Recruiting Retainer
From$12k/ month
  • A Casis recruiter inside your team
  • Up to 3 roles at once
  • 2-month minimum, then month to month
  • Best for companies scaling headcount
Partner with us

// Our work

Outcomes, not optics

Recharge· Ecommerce
8 key hires
Across technical and go-to-market teams.
Problem
Eight critical roles open across engineering and go-to-market, with no spare recruiting bandwidth.
What we did
Carl embedded as the in-house recruiter on a short contract and ran every search end to end.
Result
8 key hires in 3 months.
"Carl's deep understanding of the ecommerce ecosystem helped him quickly ramp up. If you're looking for a recruitment expert who can effectively manage complex hiring needs and deliver results, I highly recommend Carl."
Kaeli Bauman, Manager, People Partnerships, Recharge
Relay· Fintech
0 to 1
Talent attraction built from scratch.
Problem
Hiring was ramping up with no employer brand or talent attraction function behind it.
What we did
  • EVP (Employee Value Proposition) built from scratch
  • Careers page overhaul
  • Full-funnel hiring attribution
  • Employee referral program
  • Recruitment pipeline dashboard
  • Recruiting events with 100+ attendees
Result
A talent attraction function running end to end in about 5 months.

// Testimonials

In their words

"Casis helped us find our founding engineer, which is arguably the toughest role for a startup to fill."
Jimoh OvbiageleCo-Founder & CEO, Bench IQ
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"I highly recommend Carl for any challenging recruitment needs. He helped us find our founding engineer, which is arguably the toughest role for a startup to fill. Unlike other recruiters, Carl understood how critical this hire was and the level of talent we were looking for. His persistence, attention to detail, and deep understanding of the role were key in delivering the right candidate."

"They delivered a hire that I believe couldn't be more perfect, ahead of schedule."
Jordan GrahamCEO, Mantle
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"I wasn't sure the person I wanted for the role to fill even existed. Casis Careers delivered a hire that I believe couldn't be more perfect, ahead of schedule and friction free."

"Casis knows how to filter for the winners, helping us hire in Canada and Brazil."
Dan PatricioCo-Founder, Abra
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"Carl has helped us find engineers better than anyone else I have worked with. Especially when hiring for startups he had a great knack and sense for talent. He knows how to filter for the winners. Carl has helped us hire in Canada, Brazil, Senior, Junior. You name it. Can't recommend Carl enough."

"We didn't have the network to find the right talent on the GTM side, and that's where Casis was super helpful."
Jeet MehtaFounder, Swift
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"We started working with Casis Careers as our company was growing beyond founder-led sales. Being primarily a team of engineers, we didn't have the network to find the right talent on the GTM side, and that's where Casis Careers were SUPER helpful. Carl immediately understood the skills we needed, and more importantly the kind of person our team needed. They're amazing. I couldn't be happier. We've already added another hire via Casis and will continue to look to them as we grow."

"Some of our searches really required tight alignment and honest dialogue, and that's where the partnership truly shone."
Sarah FaciniCOO, Smile.io
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"We've worked with the Casis Careers team on a number of roles over the past year, and Carl and Chan have been absolutely fantastic partners. What made the difference was the way they worked with us, leaning into the nuances of our expectations, pushing back to help us refine what we were really looking for, and showing real care in how they represented our team. I'd recommend them to anyone looking for a recruiting partner who's collaborative, transparent, and genuinely invested in getting it right."

// The team

Human-led. AI powered

Carl Casis
Carl Casis
LinkedIn
Founder

Helping startups and tech companies build their teams. Focused on finding the engineers, operators and revenue leaders who actually build and scale the business.

Wenhan Chen
Wenhan Chen
LinkedIn
Lead Recruiter

10+ years in technical and executive recruitment, helping startups and scaleups solve talent-focused growth challenges.

Chaninder Bhatti
Chaninder Bhatti
LinkedIn
Lead Recruiter

Specializes in identifying and engaging high-quality candidates for fast-growing companies. Known for strong candidate relationships and thoughtful hiring processes.

// FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of roles do you hire for?+

We specialize in ecommerce tech, fintech and healthtech. We regularly place roles in engineering, product, growth, operations and leadership.

How long does it take to fill a role?+

Most searches are completed within 6 to 8 weeks. We take a focused, hands-on approach that keeps the process moving while allowing time to find the right fit.

What makes you different from other recruiters?+

We only take on a handful of searches at a time and treat every client like a partner. Expect a short list of well-vetted candidates who fit your team, with clear notes on each one.

What kind of guarantee do you offer?+

We stand behind every placement. If your new hire isn't the right fit within the first 90 days (180 days for Director and above), we'll restart the search at no additional cost.

Where is Casis Careers based?+

Toronto. We're remote-first and recruit for companies across Canada and the United States.

How much does Casis Careers charge?+

Contingency searches are 20% of first-year base salary, with a $5k deposit credited toward the fee, for roles at $100k+ base. Embedded recruiting retainers start at $12k a month for up to 3 roles at once.

Do you recruit software engineers?+

Yes. Engineering is a core focus: frontend, backend and full-stack engineers through to Directors, VPs and CTOs.

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