Overview

• Founded in 1974 and headquartered at 9917 112 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta, ECL Group of Companies operates with 84 employees
• Evolved from Executrade Consultants into a multi-divisional organization with four specialized subsidiaries: Executrade, Richardson Executive Search, Stoppler Hughes, and Outsource
• Serves as Western Canada’s most comprehensive people firm, focusing on integrated talent management solutions since 1974
• Specializes in addressing workforce flexibility challenges through Outsource’s contingent workforce management solutions
• Provides strategic HR guidance through Stoppler Hughes, offering full HR expertise without permanent department overhead costs

Specializations

• Executive & leadership recruitment through Richardson Executive Search for C-suite and senior management roles
• HR strategy development via Stoppler Hughes, including compliance and organizational design services
• Contingent workforce management through Outsource, specializing in contractor payroll and compliance risk mitigation
• Professional recruitment services across Western Canada via Executrade for permanent, temporary, and contract positions

Services & Approach

• Permanent executive placement services for presidents and chief executives through Richardson Executive Search
• Full-cycle HR consulting including policy development and employee relations via Stoppler Hughes
• Contract workforce administration and payroll management solutions through Outsource
• Industry-specific talent acquisition for professional roles through Executrade’s regional recruitment network