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What Makes Elev8 a Top-Teir Recruiting Agency 

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Our Mission

To elevate businesses and careers by connecting high-performing professionals with forward-thinking organizations. We deliver expert recruitment solutions that are personal, powerful, and built to last.

Our Vision

To be North America’s most respected talent agency—recognized for transforming how companies hire, how talent is valued, and how careers are built. We strive to create a future where every placement fuels growth, innovation, and lasting impact.

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Modern office building representing our company headquarters

Our Values

Core values

1. Elevation Through Excellence

We raise the bar in everything we do. From candidate experience to client success, we commit to delivering unmatched quality and value at every stage.

2. People First, Always

Relationships are everything. We treat our clients, candidates, and teammates with respect, empathy, and authenticity—building trust that outlasts the transaction.

3. Ownership Mindset

We act like owners—because we are. Each partner within Elev8 operates with accountability, drive, and a commitment to results.

4. Hustle with Purpose

We move fast, stay sharp, and never settle. Our competitive edge comes from ambition matched with intention and integrity.

5. Innovation in Action

We don’t just keep up—we lead. Whether it’s AI integration, digital sourcing, or customized outreach, we innovate to stay ahead of industry trends.

6. Inclusive by Design

Diversity isn’t a checkbox—it’s a strength. We work actively to remove bias, promote equity, and deliver candidates that reflect the world we serve.

7. Legacy-Driven

We’re building more than a business. We’re creating a platform for generational success—for our partners, our families, and our communities.

CEO Messaging

TJ Robar

President & CEO

With over two decades of experience in recruitment, leadership, and business development, TJ Robar is the visionary behind Elev8 Talent Agency, a human-AI-enabled recruiting firm helping companies across Canada and the United States hire top-tier talent faster and smarter.

TJ’s mission is simple: to elevate how companies hire by combining the precision of AI with the intuition of human expertise. His signature approach, known as “Human-AI Recruiting,” bridges data-driven sourcing with the personal touch of headhunting — ensuring every placement is both strategic and human-centered.

A passionate entrepreneur and talent strategist, TJ has built Elev8 on a foundation of partnership, transparency, and performance. He believes the best recruiting relationships are long-term and rooted in measurable results, not transactions. Under his leadership, Elev8 offers both contingency and subscription-based recruiting models, giving clients flexible, scalable solutions to meet evolving business needs.

Beyond recruitment, TJ is dedicated to advancing the future of work — developing modern hiring frameworks that help organizations build stronger teams, enhance retention, and drive growth.

When he’s not leading his team or refining new hiring strategies, TJ focuses on mentorship, leadership development, and empowering others to think like entrepreneurs — creating a culture where passion meets performance.

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