About Us

Essence Recruitment Staff

The Right Leadership Transforms Organizations.

Discover the Difference of Essence Recruitment.

Since 2011, Essence Recruitment has been a trusted leader in professional recruitment, known for cultivating meaningful relationships and delivering top-tier talent. Our authentic, transparent, and straightforward approach ensures that every hire we make brings exceptional value, driving your organization to greater success.

Why Partner With Essence for Your Next Executive Hire?

We go beyond simply providing candidates; we deliver individuals who fit your culture, excel in their skills, and are committed to leading your organization long-term.

Our focus is on the human element, placing relationships first and offering a comprehensive, inclusive hiring experience. Diversity, equality, and inclusion are central to everything we do.

Using our 9-Step Essence Recruitment Process, we customize our approach to fit your organization’s unique needs, aligning with your vision and goals. No cookie-cutter solutions—we are your strategic partners to ensure best practices and exceptional results through providing expert support at every step.

All-inclusive recruitment services

Our commitment is to understand your unique needs. That’s why we tailor the entire professional recruitment process—from planning and candidate search to hiring and onboarding—to your specific requirements.

Professional Recruitment Specialists

We’re your trusted partners in the search for exceptional talent. With our deep expertise and consultative approach, we’ll guide you through every step, ensuring we connect you with the perfect candidate who meets and exceeds your expectations.

Finding the Perfect Fit

We go beyond resumes. Our recruitment process is designed to find leaders with the right skills and align with your values and culture.

Community-Minded

We are deeply rooted in our communities and believe in giving back. Our support for local causes, including our partnerships with organizations such as the YWCA, SPCA, several foundations, and cultural organizations, is a testament to our commitment to social responsibility.

All-inclusive recruitment services

Our commitment is to understand your unique needs. That’s why we tailor the entire professional recruitment process—from planning and candidate search to hiring and onboarding—to your specific requirements.

Professional Recruitment Specialists

We’re your trusted partners in the search for exceptional talent. With our deep expertise and consultative approach, we’ll guide you through every step, ensuring we connect you with the perfect candidate who meets and exceeds your expectations.

Finding the Perfect Fit

We go beyond resumes. Our recruitment process is designed to find leaders with the right skills and align with your values and culture.

Community-Minded

We are deeply rooted in our communities and believe in giving back. Our support for local causes, including our partnerships with organizations such as the YWCA, SPCA, several foundations, and cultural organizations, is a testament to our commitment to social responsibility.

All-inclusive recruitment services

Our commitment is to understand your unique needs. That’s why we tailor the entire professional recruitment process—from planning and candidate search to hiring and onboarding—to your specific requirements.

Professional Recruitment Specialists

We’re your trusted partners in the search for exceptional talent. With our deep expertise and consultative approach, we’ll guide you through every step, ensuring we connect you with the perfect candidate who meets and exceeds your expectations.

Finding the Perfect Fit

We go beyond resumes. Our recruitment process is designed to find leaders with the right skills and align with your values and culture.

Community-Minded

We are deeply rooted in our communities and believe in giving back. Our support for local causes, including our partnerships with organizations such as the YWCA, SPCA, several foundations, and cultural organizations, is a testament to our commitment to social responsibility.

Tracy Arno Essence Recruitment

Tracy Arno, ICD.D

CEO/Founder

Meet Tracy, the dynamic force behind Essence Recruitment, one of Western Canada’s top boutique search firms.

Leanne Espey Essence Recruitment

Leanne Espey, BA

Professional Recruitment Consultant

Introducing, Leanne, a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in business management, human resources …

Ashley Britz Essence Recruitment

Ashley Britz, B.Ed.

Professional Recruitment Coordinator

Get to know Ashley, the go-to person at Essence for introducing candidates to our exciting opportunities. She joined Essence …

Kendra Parfitt Essence Recruitment

Kendra Parfitt

Office Assistant

Kendra Parfitt is your go-to administrative guru with a Legal Administrative Assistant Diploma and over 16 years of experience. …

Kendra Parfitt Essence Recruitment

Haley Olynuk, B.Sc.

Sales and Marketing Coordinator

Get to know Haley,  the driving force behind our company’s marketing strategies and social media presence. …

Excellence is our Essence

Here is what our clients say

The quality of service and candidates have been fantastic. The process was very thorough and painless. I knew all the details were being taken care of and accounted for.

Jenn Fehr

Redekopp Manufacturing

Tracy’s team at Essence is second to none, and the experience, from start to finish, is amazing

Danika Dinko

As someone who recently went through the interview process with one of their clients, I would not hesitate to work with them in the future to fill an open position.

Kendra M
They were very professional, transparent and easy to work with – helping us secure a new Executive Director that will take our association into the future.

Nick Wright

ACEC-SK

Thanks to their expertise and dedication, we have hired people in key positions that fit our company values and are top performers.

Michael Shaw

Centennial Plumbing and Heating

I was incredibly impressed with the professionalism, support and responsiveness of Tracy and her team at Essence.

Cara Bahr

YWCA

Couldn’t recommend the team at Essence Recruitment enough. They took the time to understand our organization’s culture first and then ensured the candidate had the right skills for the position we were recruiting.

Travis Low

Blue Moose Media

HIGHLY recommend the team at Essence Recruitment. Always reliable, connected and make my job so much easier.

Sheryl Harrow-Yurach

Foundations Learning & Skills Saskatchewan

Professional and prompt! The process was quick and got us great qualified candidates to review. Easy to work with and worked to understand our needs, will use again and would recommend.

Cassandra Morari

The Rack

Their insight into our culture and finding the right fit has been impeccable. Essence has become a trusted partner who I highly recommend to any organization looking for timely and effective recruitment services!

Nadine Genest

HR Manager Superior Cabinets

Tracy has helped us find an excellent fit for a number of profile positions within our organization during what has been a notoriously challenging time to recruit skilled professionals.

Lecina Hicke

CEO St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation

We have had the pleasure of working with Tracy and her team on a number of projects as they have helped support our growing business. We have had tremendous success with the team at Essence when recruiting for key roles within our organization and I would strongly recommend them for your next project.

Christian Braid

Braid Flooring

Tracy and her team have demonstrated their commitment to finding a candidate that not only is capable of meeting expectations but fits with the organization and supports our organizational culture.

Heidi Tiller

SCSA

Essence Recruitment provided us with customized recruiting services. Tracy and her team strive to make sure they are meeting expectations set out at the start.

Shawn Wimpney

JNE Welding

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