Turtle Island Staffing

Turtle Island Staffing (TIS) is an Indigenous-owned Canadian recruitment agency founded in 2006 to create meaningful career opportunities for Indigenous professionals and support organisations in building inclusive, high-performing teams. The agency is trusted by federal government departments, Crown corporations, non-profit organisations, and private sector partners to provide skilled professionals across areas such as Indigenous engagement, policy and programme delivery, communications, HR, finance, operations, and IT. With deep knowledge of federal procurement and security requirements, TIS ensures every hire is aligned with client goals whilst maintaining a commitment to equity and community values.

Turtle Island Staffing specialises in recruitment across multiple sectors including government and policy delivery, Indigenous engagement and reconciliation, marketing and communications, human resources and people culture strategy, finance and operations, and information technology. The agency's areas of expertise span roles from Indigenous Relations Directors and Policy Advisors to Communications Specialists, HR Managers, Finance Directors, and IT professionals. Each specialisation reflects the agency's understanding of sector-specific needs and its ability to source candidates with relevant expertise and cultural alignment.

Based in Ottawa, Turtle Island Staffing operates across Canada, regularly recruiting for positions in major cities and remote communities. The agency differentiates itself through its community-first sourcing model, which prioritises Indigenous professionals, then connects with local community members, and expands to its national network when needed. Named to Forbes Canada's Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms 2026, TIS combines strong networks, understanding of staffing and procurement processes, and a collaborative approach to deliver staffing solutions that contribute to long-term success for clients and the communities they serve.