Executive Search
and Headhunting in Canada

Claude Martel has been a recruiter in Canadian and international markets since 1997. As a researcher and an associate with important national and international search firms , he has helped recruit executives for more than 400 companies and has evaluated over 7,000 candidates for Canadian SMEs, multinationals, crown corporations, international and governmental organizations, non-profit organizations, colleges, and universities.

His input has led to the hiring of executives in North America, Latin America, North Africa and the Middle East. Drawing on his experience, he founded his own firm in 2012, the latter of which was renamed Ascension in 2019 and subsequently merged with Morgan Philips Canada in 2023. Claude began his professional career in the Canadian Forces, as an officer-cadet and naval officer.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in military and strategic studies and military psychology from the Royal Military College Saint-Jean and is a laureate of the Jean-Pictet Competition in international humanitarian law. He is an active volunteer in the community.

Philip Lefebvre is an executive search expert with over 25 years of global experience in life sciences, construction, and industrial sectors. He has built and led recruitment practices across North America, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific, gaining deep insights into diverse cultural and business contexts in hubs like Dubai and New York City.

He specializes in securing top leadership talent for regulated and complex industries, addressing critical workforce challenges, and supporting large-scale infrastructure projects. He has founded successful search firms and designed innovative talent strategies, collaborating with industry and government to enhance talent pipelines and close skill gaps.

Fluently bilingual in English and French, Philip’s consultative approach and strategic expertise have made him a trusted advisor, helping organizations navigate complex challenges and achieve sustainable growth.

With more than 25 years of experience in talent acquisition, Chantal Fortin is a recognized leader in human resources, having held management positions in national and international companies. She has in-depth expertise in the engineering, manufacturing and corporate sectors, where she has supported organizations in their recruitment and talent management challenges.

With a degree in industrial relations from Laval University, she began her career in employability before moving on to roles as a headhunter and specialist in talent acquisition. Her career then led her to strategic positions where she developed and implemented innovative strategies for talent attraction, retention and development. She has managed recruitment teams, consolidating her expertise in talent acquisition process management and optimization.

A visionary and strategist, she excels in developing and implementing best practices that promote business growth. At Morgan Philips Group Canada, she puts her expertise at the service of companies in search of impact leaders, thus contributing to their sustainable success.

Jessica Ampleman is both a fearsome headhunter and a strategic talent management resource specializing in the healthcare, nonprofit, and early childhood education sectors. Her approach is based on her natural talent for spotting potential, reading human and organizational dynamics, and aligning talent with each organization's culture and strategic priorities.

With a keen ability to quickly spot key players, Jessica excels at identifying those who are a perfect fit for the profile being sought. Her keen understanding of interpersonal dynamics and strategic issues enables her to mobilize the right talent, in the right place, at the right time.
With over 14 years of experience in healthcare and recognized expertise in psychometrics, talent management, and leadership development, Jessica reads well beyond resumes: she assesses personality traits, growth potential, and cultural fit, ensuring effective and sustainable recruitment decisions.

Her keen sense of persuasion, fueled by her ability to decode and speak the language of personalities, makes her an outstanding strategic communicator. She knows how to rally, motivate, and influence with precision, instinctively adapting to a wide range of profiles. H
er unique coaching-based approach aims to equip both organizations and candidates: the former to hone their talent selection and development processes, the latter to better understand themselves, leverage their strengths, and align themselves accurately with the environments where they will have a real impact. This dual support approach allows for a more human, conscious, and deeply strategic alignment.

Recognized for her keen instincts, analytical acumen, and ability to quickly identify the levers of human impact, she acts as a catalyst for transformation in talent and collective performance decisions.
A member of the Order of Chartered Administrators (Adm.A) and holder of a master's degree in public administration (MAP), Jessica is an essential strategic ally for organizations seeking to develop their leaders with precision, consistency, and vision.”