Find the AI Talent Your Business Needs — Before Your Competitors Do
We connect Canadian companies with pre-vetted AI, machine learning, and data science professionals ready to drive real results.
Trusted by Canada’s leading AI and technology organizations
We worked with Groom to grow our Data Science and Business Analysis teams. The overall experience was excellent. There are very few recruitment agencies who bring this level of competence to the table.
450+
AI professionals
successfully placed
30+
years recruiting in
tech and emerging fields
250+
companies served across
Canada and the US
4.8/5
candidate & client
satisfaction score
Access AI Talent That’s Hard to Find — and Even Harder to Assess
The demand for AI professionals has never been stronger. Machine learning engineers, data scientists, and AI researchers are among the most sought-after people in the market right now — and the best ones rarely apply to job postings. They get approached directly, often before they’re even looking.
That’s where Groom comes in. We maintain an active network of AI talent across Canada and the US, built over years of working exclusively in this space. When you engage us, you’re not waiting for résumés to come in — you’re tapping into relationships we’ve already built.
450+ AI professionals placed across permanent and contract roles.
- Direct access to passive AI candidates not visible on the open market
- Pre-screened professionals matched to your technical stack and team culture
- Faster time-to-hire without compromising on candidate quality
AI Recruitment Requires More Than a Job Board
Hiring in artificial intelligence isn’t just about finding someone with the right credentials. The roles are complex, the skill sets overlap in non-obvious ways, and a poor fit in a senior AI position can set a project back by months.
Our team has spent years learning this field — not just the titles, but the technology. We understand the difference between a machine learning engineer and an applied research scientist. We know which skills transfer between industries and which don’t. That depth of knowledge shapes every shortlist we deliver.
Specialists in ML, NLP, computer vision, data engineering, and AI leadership roles.
- Deep familiarity with AI and ML roles across industries and seniority levels
- Strong connections within Canada’s AI research community, including academic talent pipelines
- Proven ability to assess both technical capability and practical delivery experience
Why AI Teams Choose Groom
AI hiring is a different kind of challenge. The talent pool is global, the roles require genuine technical understanding to evaluate, and the cost of a wrong hire is steep. Organizations that work with us get a partner who knows the field — not just the job description.
Specialized Network
A curated network of AI, ML, and data professionals built through years of active recruitment in the field — not a generic database.
Technical Fluency
Our recruiters understand AI roles at a functional level, so every conversation with a candidate is substantive, not surface-level.
Targeted Shortlists
You only meet candidates who match your technical requirements, project context, and team dynamics.
Flexible Engagement
Whether you need a permanent hire, a contract specialist, or an executive-level AI leader, we adapt to your timeline and structure.
Trusted by the AI Community
We work with some of Canada’s most recognized AI organizations — including research institutes, scale-ups, and global enterprises.
Our Process
Tell Us What You’re Building
A focused conversation to understand your AI roadmap, the role you need to fill, and what success actually looks like for your team.
We Deliver a Qualified Shortlist
Vetted, technically assessed candidates — ready to interview, aligned to your needs, and thoroughly screened for fit.
You Hire With Confidence
We stay involved through interviews, offers, and onboarding to make sure the engagement lands well on both sides.
Meet our AI Division Lead
Adam Hassoulas
Director, Technology