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i would also recommend some of the "specialty agencies" as Captain Crunch was saying above.

some of the agencies specialize in subcontracting, others in permanent placement.

some with a larger reach in IT (as well as the ones mentioned) include Inteqna (part of Design Group), CNC Global, and SiSystems. You could also check Eagle or Stardot in Calgary.

I too would recommend getting in with a few head hunters...each of them also have their clients who will call that one recruiter first. just be careful so that when you are presented once...you are clear in case you get presented again.

the costs are all absorbed by the company doing the hiring...usually at a negotiated rate with the headhunter.

good luck!