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Answers to the questions we hear most often — and an honest look at what makes our approach different.
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What Sets Stratagem Apart.
Why do traditional recruitment processes often fall short for hard-to-fill roles?
Traditional recruiters rely on active candidates — people who are already applying. The most qualified professionals in supply chain, engineering, and skilled trades are rarely looking. They need to be found. That requires an understanding of the industry, the role, and the candidate — and a recruiter willing to do the work of proactive outreach. That is where Stratagem operates.
What is unique about Stratagem's network and connections?
Our founder, Faris Darwazeh, has spent his career building relationships inside the supply chain, engineering, and HR communities — not just across organizations, but within the functional communities that define these industries. When we reach out to a candidate, we speak their language. That credibility opens doors that cold outreach never would.
What industries do you serve?
We support organizations across food and beverage, CPG, agriculture, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing. Our clients include leading operators across the US and Canada who face recurring challenges filling technical and facility-based roles.
What types of roles has Stratagem placed?
Recent placements include: Senior Manager of Transportation (Frozen Foods), Director of Live Haul, Warehouse Manager, Continuous Improvement Manager, Plant Engineer, Engineering Manager, Logistics Coordinator, and Dispatch Manager. Every role was filled through proactive sourcing — not passive job board advertising.
How do you source candidates others can't find?
We use LinkedIn Recruiter for direct professional outreach, Apollo and RocketReach for contact intelligence, and our own proprietary network of industry connections. More importantly, we take the time to understand what the role actually demands — technically, operationally, and culturally — before we begin sourcing. That alignment is what produces shortlists worth interviewing.
Do you work across Canada and the United States?
Yes. We deliver recruitment solutions for clients throughout the US and Canada, with particular depth in food production, manufacturing, and logistics-intensive environments.
How quickly can Stratagem move on a new search?
Once engaged, we typically deliver the first qualified shortlist within 48 hours. The speed of our process is a direct result of our existing networks and pre-built candidate pipelines in the sectors we specialize in.
What is the difference between contingency and retained search?
Contingency search is fee-upon-placement — best suited for roles where speed and market access are the primary needs. Retained search involves an upfront investment and is structured around a dedicated, exclusive engagement — recommended for senior, niche, or highly confidential searches. We will recommend the right model based on your situation.
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