LACOSTE EXECUTIVE SEARCH was founded in 1992 and specializes in the recruitment of executives and professionals. The
firm’s expertise and recruitment activities cover every sector and companies of all sizes.

Daniel Lacoste, founder and President, holds an M.Sc. from Université de Montréal and has more than fourteen years’ experience in executive search. Over the years, Daniel has worked at the two largest agencies specializing in worldwide executive search, playing an active role in recruitment in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical field and natural resources.

 In the course of these fourteen years, Daniel has worked on mandates for companies of all sizes, ranging from small and medium businesses to multinationals, as well as all levels of government and crown corporations.

 LACOSTE EXECUTIVE SEARCH also offers solid experience in recruiting executives or professionals on an international scale. We undertake recruitment in other countries to attract top foreign personnel to Canada in high-tech sectors like biotechnology and software design, and also offer talented Canadians challenging assignments abroad.

 Whether the client is a small business starting up or a major multinational, we take the time to understand exactly what corporate challenges your company faces and then translate these challenges into concrete recruitment needs. Our goal is to put together a group of qualified candidates and help you select the right person to offer you a business solution and respond to the future needs of your company.
 

OUR MISSION:  

Our mission is to offer our clients solutions for the recruitment and selection of executives and professionals.

Only the best candidates are good enough. Our clients are looking for elements that will make a difference to their operations. Our mandate is to find the right person to make this difference and then set up the conditions to ensure you can attract this individual to your organization.

Our logo reflects our corporate mission. Our ultimate goal is to conduct a successful head-hunting campaign so that you can win the corporate battle to attract outstanding talent. We help our clients to reach the top and stay there.
 

 

OUR CODE OF ETHICS: 

Maintain the highest standards of professionalism and quality in all the services we offer;

Respect the strictest confidentiality in all dealings with clients and candidates;

Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism, attention to detail and respect for the parameters established by our client company, because our conduct and activities reflect the corporate image of our clients.

 

OUR INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL (The tools at our disposal): 

Our nationwide computerized database of candidates

We invest in and are committed to the regular updating of this bank of candidates, which represents our intellectual capital.

Access to a network of highly experienced recruiters

Our network of recruiters in North America, Europe and South America allows us to carry out international mandates and offer expatriate candidates a link or contact, on the spot or nearby.

Our library

Our reference centre comprises many different directories and reference documents in electronic or printed form. Our various sources of information are updated annually to maximize the quality and impact of our searches. Among the items available are general directories, directories of professional associations, directories of university graduates, reference material on a variety of industries, and many different periodicals and studies.

An international network of key resources

Through these contacts, we always have the latest information about "who’s who" in the business world and can monitor closely the careers of leading figures.

Our Web site

The visibility of electronic advertising allows us to publicize the career opportunities offered by our client companies. It is another way of offering our clients added value.