#About_us

Passion driven
since day one.

Founded in Toronto in 2002 with just $8K by Mandy Gilbert, Creative Niche started as a true passion project. The vision: do the right thing, create a great workplace, build long-term relationships, and invest in client and candidate experiences while giving back to the community. Today, Creative Niche is Canada's largest in its field, with over 15,000 placements at 800 companies and a 97% success rate. Our amazing team has an average tenure of eight years, and we've contributed $2M to impact organizations.

Creative Niche is an accredited Diverse Supplier in the US and Canada through WBE Canada.

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Our purpose

At Creative Niche, we aim for clients to enthusiastically choose us because we consistently deliver impact and value by placing top talent and providing solutions that drive results and success for all.

That's precisely where our expertise and passion comes into play.

Trusted and
endorsed

We're fortunate to partner with executives, leaders, and founders as they navigate one of their biggest challenges—hiring the right talent. But don’t just take our word for it! Dive into our Case Studies to see firsthand how we've successfully collaborated with a variety of companies.

We’re proud to have been recognized by Forbes, The Webby Awards, and Inc.com for our commitment to excellence. Our clients love what we do and appreciate our work, as shown by our impressive 4.8 Google Review Rating.

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What sets us apart

At Creative Niche, we aim to be your trusted, go-to partner through every stage of your business journey. As the job market and business landscape evolve, we’re here to support your success and you can count on us to be with you every step of the way.

Our expertise

We have the largest and tenured team of expert recruiters that successfully work across sectors, in different regions, and on a range of roles in marketing, creative, design, digital & product, strategy, and account service. This means you get benefits of our team’s collective experience and knowledge on each and every search which means we can fill positions faster with thoroughly vetted candidates.

Our customer-centric approach

At our core, we are genuinely customer-obsessed. We take the time to deeply understand our clients, seamlessly integrating ourselves as an extension of their brand. Our friendly and approachable team is always here for you, committed to delivering exceptional results and adapting to your evolving needs. Your success is our success, and we are dedicated to cultivating lasting partnerships that drive impactful results.

Our reach & impact

On average, our clients fill their full-time and executive positions 40% faster when they work with Creative Niche. If you are looking for freelancers, we can set you up with a hand-picked group of qualified professionals in as little as 24 hours. Our 98% success rate for freelance project success rate is a testament to our proprietary process, expert recruitment team, over 15,000 vetted candidates (and counting) and a network of 94,000 professionals.

Our values in action

At Creative Niche, our core values aren’t just words; they’re the guiding principles that shape our every action and decision. They define who we are, how we operate, and the standards we uphold. Living our core values ensures consistency, trust, and integrity in everything we do. It empowers our team, fosters a positive work culture, and strengthens our relationships with clients and partners. By adhering to our core values, we commit to excellence, innovation, and a shared vision, driving our business forward and making a meaningful impact in our industry.

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