JL Search is a boutique recruitment firm based in Kelowna, BC. We work with industrial companies across Western Canada and the Western United States.

We focus on permanent hiring across operations, maintenance and reliability, engineering, logistics, and HSE. 

What makes JL Search different is how we run searches.

We take a project-based approach, with deep intake up front. We ask the hard questions early and get specific about what will make the hire successful. Then we build a targeted market plan and engage the most relevant talent through research, direct outreach, and referrals.

We do not use job ads ever. We focus on headhunting and relationship-driven sourcing, then we spend time aligning candidates before we submit them so that our clients see fewer late-stage surprises.

Expertise in Hiring for Roles That Include:

Operations and site leadership
Plant managers, operations managers, superintendents, supervisors

Maintenance and reliability
Maintenance managers, planners, reliability engineers, asset leaders

Engineering
Mechanical, project, maintenance, process, and systems engineers

HSE
Safety managers, advisors, and compliance leadership

Industrial logistics and terminals
Operations, maintenance, engineering, safety, and planning leadership

Services Offered:

Contingent Search: We run a full search and you pay a fee only when you hire the candidate. This is best when you want a focused shortlist and a partner who can move quickly without adding process.

Retained Executive Search: Best suited for senior leadership hires where deeper upfront research, heavier market feedback, and a more deliberate assessment of leadership fit are required to make the right long-term decision.

Project-Based Hiring Solutions: For expansions, multi-role hiring, rebuilds, or time-sensitive hiring pushes. We scope the project, build a plan, and run hiring as a coordinated effort with clear priorities and communication.