About Us

Stafflink is a boutique IT staffing agency and IT headhunter in downtown Toronto. We were founded in 2002 by Tim Collins. Almost every job order we receive comes to us from referrals through relationships that Tim has been nurturing since he was recruited to work for Quantum Technology Recruiting right after he graduated from Waterloo University.

Meet the Team


Tim Collins, President, Stafflink Solutions, Toronto IT Staffing Agency		Tim Collins
President, Founder and Chief IT Recruiter
LinkedINTwitter		What goes around comes around
University of Waterloo alumni who founded Stafflink in 2002. Placed over 1000 technology professionals during his career which makes Tim one of Toronto’s most networked and successful IT recruiters EVER.

Ryan Ayres, IT Recruiter, Stafflink Solutions, Toronto IT Staffing Agency		Ryan Ayres
Lead IT Recruiter and Senior Account Manager
LinkedINTwitter		Love What You Do
Ryan is our Lead IT recruiter and Senior Account Manager. Fascinated with the future of web technologies. Ryan is a connector who knows whos-who in Toronto’s tech community. Design and technology junkie.

Michelle De Rubeis, IT Recruiter, Stafflink Solutions, Toronto IT Staffing Agency		Michelle De Rubeis
IT Recruiting Magician
LinkedINTwitter		La dolce vita
A CHRP Candidate (Certified Human Resources Professional). Always learning something new. Never backs away from a challenge. Often fills ‘impossible’ job orders with her amazing Boolean search secrets.

Neil Wiseblott, IT Recruiter, Stafflink Solutions, Toronto IT Staffing Agency		Neil Wiseblott
IT Recruiting MVP
LinkedINTwitter		Make it happen
Great recruiter, great athlete, great team player. There’s not a sport or a job order that scares Neil. Fills the toughest technology jobs without breaking a sweat. Leafs fan.

Joanne Hyatt, Accounting and Payroll, Stafflink Solutions, Toronto IT Staffing Agency		Joanne Hyatt
Accounting and Payroll
Rockstar
Email Joanne		How hard can it be
Attached to her Blackberry 24-7 but still finds time to ski and run. Probably knows more about Quickbooks and Ceridian than the people who developed those systems. Excel guru. Hacked and reprogrammed our phones.

Laura Upcott, Director of Comminications, Stafflink Solutions, Toronto IT Staffing Agency		Laura Upcott
Web Coordinator
LinkedINTwitter		The better it gets the better it gets
Undercover geek. Master of our web domain since we founded Stafflink in 2002. WordPress obsessed. Believes Matt Mullenweg, crowdsourcing and open source software will save the world.

Melanie Dudek, Social Media Specialist, Stafflink Solutions, Toronto IT Staffing Agency		Melanie Dudek
Social Media Specialist
LinkedINTwitter		The medium is the message
A graduate of the University of Western Ontario’s Media, Information and Technoculture program, Melanie has been addicted to the web since ICQ was cool. An aspiring blogger, her passions include writing, learning new Photoshop techniques and hot yoga.

Comments

“Stafflink is an invaluable resource and trusted partner. I continue to engage Stafflink because of their ethical reputation, consistent support, quality candidates and extensive network. I would highly recommend Stafflink for any company and will be utilizing Stafflink in the future.”
- Leah Wilson, Recruitment Manager
“In working with Stafflink Solutions, we found them quick to respond with quality candidates. The prescreening conducted by them ensured that only reasonable individuals were proposed resulting in us being able to fill the vacancy quickly.”

– Kirk C., VP of Technology, Cyberbahn Group
“Tim has filled a number of perm and contract IT positions for me over the years. He has always been responsive, professional, and personable. He has earned 1st crack at any staffing needs I have. Top qualities: Expert, Creative."

- Bill Murray, QA and BA Manager, major financial services provider
"As a major financial institution we have a lot of experience in dealing with permanent and temporary recruitment agencies. Stafflink Solutions has been a very good partner throughout the years. We have received great service, great candidates and great partnership. " - Jonathan B., Senior Resourcing Manager
“I highly recommend Michelle. She provided me with excellent customer service negotiating a complicated and challenging hiring situation. Response times were excellent and consistent.

- Kevin G., Product Manager, Claystone
"Stafflink Solutions consistently provides us with a high level of service and reliable placements. I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the ability of Stafflink’s team to provide us with good candidates on short notice. On more than one occasion, they filled urgent bulk orders for us when we needed 8-10 people in two days.” - Ryss S., Internet Channel Group, major bank
“Stafflink Solutions works closely with our recruiters to find the best talent in niche roles and markets. They consistently provide our team with updates and feedback throughout the process. It is a pleasure to partner with Stafflink Solutions and I look forward to many more opportunities to partner in the future.” - J. B., Sr Resourcing Manager
“As in depth interviewing progressed the usual evolution of needs occurred and Stafflink were able to respond with new candidates that met our profile. Throughout the process we found them to be highly customer focused and responsive to our requirements.”
– Kirk C., VP of Technology, Cyberbahn Group
“Based on our success with them, Stafflink Solutions is on our preferred vendor list. Since Tim Collins and his team have proven themselves to be knowledgeable, trustworthy, professional staffing experts, I can confidently recommend Stafflink Solutions."

- Ryss S., Internet Channel Group, Major Canadian Bank
Stafflink's approach to recruiting stood out from other recruiting companies I've worked with because they paid close attention to the customer experience and offered personal and personable service."

- Kevin G., Product Manager, Claystone
“Ryan is a true professional with strong listening skills. Ryan goes above and beyond to help his customers and ensure all their needs are met. I would recommend Ryan to any of my colleagues and will continue to leverage his services where needed.”

- Michelle C., VP of Business Development
"I have worked through Stafflink Solutions on a number of contracts and have no hesitation in recommending them to colleagues and/or employers. Every member of the Stafflink team is competent, professional and efficient - always a pleasure to deal with. Stafflink is my first choice!"
- Maureen M., Recruiting Manager

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