Permanent IT recruitment, without the upfront risk.
Hire full-time tech talent through a success-based model. No upfront fees, no retainers, no exclusivity, you pay only when a vetted candidate starts, backed by our 90-day guarantee.
Why teams trust us
When the hire matters, we deliver.
When hiring decisions carry weight, STACK IT delivers with focus and follow-through, not volume.
We don’t flood your inbox
You get two to three vetted candidates chosen for the role, not twenty guesses to sort through yourself.
We speak tech
Recruiters who understand the work screen for what matters: skill, fit, and readiness, not keyword matches.
We own the process
From intake to offer, we run the full search and coordinate every step so your team can stay focused.
We help you close
We guide offer strategy and frame total compensation so the right candidate says yes, even when the budget is tight.
We stay after the hire
Day One check-ins and onboarding follow-through keep your new hire engaged through the critical first weeks.
How it works
A real search, paid only when they start.
Success-based from day one. You only pay when a vetted candidate starts, and we run the full search to get you there.
Intake & calibration
We align on scope, the team, and what fit really means: career direction and total comp, not just a checklist.
Shortlist & interviews
A small, ranked shortlist with first submissions in 24 to 48 hours. We coordinate scheduling, prep candidates, and debrief both sides.
Offer & close
We frame total compensation and shape the offer so the right candidate says yes, then keep momentum through to signed.
Day One & beyond
Pre-start support and onboarding follow-through so Day One actually happens, backed by our 90-day guarantee.
Pricing
Simple, success-based pricing.
No upfront fees, no retainers, no fine print. You pay once a vetted candidate starts, and not a moment sooner.
Fee structure
Pay only when they start
A percentage of the new hire’s base salary, billed once they begin. No placement, no fee.
Engagement
No upfront, no exclusivity
No retainers and no lock-in. Keep your own search running alongside ours.
Payment timing
Invoiced on Day One
You’re billed only when your new hire actually starts, never at offer or acceptance.
Your risk
None unless we deliver
If no one is hired, there’s no fee. High-volume searches get flexible pricing.
Cost of delay
What is the empty seat costing you?
Every week a role stays open has a price in shipped work, momentum, and overloaded teammates. Estimate it.
- Software & Engineering
- Cloud, QA & DevOps
- Data, Analytics & AI
- Product & Delivery
- IT Support & Infrastructure
- Cybersecurity & Information Security
Choose a role to see what the empty seat costs each day and over time.
A focused, success-based search closes that gap, and you only pay when the right hire starts.
Estimate only, based on typical Canadian base salaries and a productivity multiplier. Your actual cost varies by role and team.
Client stories
Teams trust us with their toughest hires.
Talent and HR leaders on what it’s like to partner with STACK IT.
Tough hires? We’re built for that.
They actually listened to our unique candidate profile and delivered on it. Responsive, informed, and exactly what we needed.
We listen first. Then we deliver.
We shifted our search midstream. Sara’s team responded fast, hit budget, and still delivered a perfect-fit hire.
An extension of your team
They understood our culture during an intense growth phase and helped evolve our hiring process. These hires are still with us today.
Permanent vs contract
Two ways to hire. Pick what fits.
Permanent and contract solve different problems. Here’s how they compare, so you can choose with confidence.
Read the full breakdown: Permanent vs. Contract Tech Recruiting
Bill 190 compliant by default.
Every search keeps your hiring audit-ready in Ontario.
- Salary-range disclosure
- AI-use transparency
- Decisions within 45 days
FAQ
Permanent recruiting, answered.
The questions teams ask before starting a permanent search with us.
We work on a success-based model, sometimes called pay-per-hire. You pay a percentage of the new hire's base salary, invoiced only once they start. No upfront fees, no retainers, and no charge if you don't hire.
Yes. What the industry calls direct-hire placement or contingency recruiting is what we call success-based permanent recruiting: we source, screen, and place full-time hires, and you pay only when one starts, with no exclusivity required.
No. You can keep your own search running, or work with other recruiters, alongside us. We earn repeat work by delivering, not by locking you in.
Then you don't pay. The fee is invoiced only when your new hire actually begins. If they never start, there's no charge.
Yes. We frame the full offer, base, bonus, benefits, growth, and flexibility, so the right candidate sees the whole picture, more than just the salary number.
First candidates usually land within 24 to 48 hours, and most roles close in two to three weeks (here's how permanent and contract timelines compare), depending on how quickly interviews move on your side.
Still have a question? Talk to a recruiter
Keep reading
More on permanent hiring
Guidance from our recruiters on getting permanent searches right.
Build your team with confidence.
Tell us about the role. We bring a calibrated shortlist of vetted candidates, and you only pay when the right hire starts.
- Pay only when they start
- First candidates in 24–48 hrs
- Screened for skills and fit
Start a search
Tell us what you’re hiring for.
Share the role and we’ll reply within one business day with a calibrated shortlist of vetted candidates, screened for your stack and your team.