We are builders
Collars Employment Group is building AI-powered workforce solutions that connect heavy industry employers with qualified leadership talent across North America.
Our Story
Born from a simple observation
Heavy industry was struggling to find qualified leadership talent. Traditional recruitment was slow, expensive, and often missed the mark. We saw an opportunity to change that with AI.
The Problem
Finding operations managers, site supervisors, and maintenance superintendents for heavy equipment dealers, mining operations, and manufacturing plants was taking months. Employers were losing productivity and missing growth opportunities.
The Insight
With 10+ years in heavy industry and experience as a tradesperson, our founder saw that generic recruiting tools don't understand this industry. AI could transform recruitment - but only if it was trained specifically for heavy equipment, mining, and manufacturing.
The Solution
We built industry-specific AI tools that support dedicated human recruiters. Red Seal Hub helps tradespeople with certification, mentorship, and career development. International worker programs connect global talent with Canadian opportunities. It all feeds into better recruitment outcomes.
"We're not just filling positions - we're building a network that makes finding leadership talent in heavy industry faster and easier for everyone."
— Ryan Angel, Founder & CEO
Our Journey
Founded
Collars Employment Group established by industry veteran with 10+ years experience
Red Seal Hub
AI study platform launched - exam prep, mentorship, career development for 56 trades
Expansion
International worker programs and employer services across Canada & USA
Growing
Building the team and expanding industry partnerships
Leadership
AI-powered recruitment, human expertise
We combine deep industry expertise with AI technology that works around the clock to find, screen, and match leadership talent for heavy industry.
Ryan Angel
Ryan brings over 10 years of experience in heavy industry, starting as a tradesperson himself before founding a previous company in the sector. This hands-on background gives him deep insight into what employers actually need when hiring operations managers, site supervisors, and technical leads.
He founded Collars Employment Group with a vision to solve a persistent problem: finding qualified leadership talent in heavy industry takes too long and costs too much. The answer was building AI-powered tools trained specifically for this industry - not generic recruiting tech.
Growing team: We're actively building our team of recruitment specialists.Interested in joining?
AI trained specifically for heavy industry
These aren't generic AI tools - they're domain experts trained on heavy equipment, mining, manufacturing, and industrial operations. They support your dedicated recruiter, handling sourcing and screening so your recruiter can focus on finding the perfect fit.
Alex
Industry Sourcing Specialist
Trained on heavy industry roles - knows what makes a great operations manager vs. a parts director
Sam
Technical Screening Expert
Understands equipment certifications, safety credentials, and industry-specific qualifications
Jordan
Role Matching Specialist
Matches candidates to roles based on deep understanding of heavy equipment, mining, and manufacturing
Riley
Pipeline Engagement Expert
Maintains relationships with passive candidates who aren't actively looking but would move for the right role
You get a dedicated recruiter, powered by AI
Dedicated recruiter
A real person who understands your business and requirements
AI-powered support
Industry-trained AI handles sourcing and screening 24/7
Better results, faster
Human expertise + AI speed = better hires in less time
Our Values
What drives us
These principles guide everything we do - from how we build our AI to how we partner with employers.
Results-Driven
Contingency model means we're aligned with your success. You only pay when we deliver a qualified candidate.
Industry Partnership
We're not just vendors - we're partners who understand heavy equipment, mining, and manufacturing operations.
AI Innovation
Continuously improving our AI agents to source, screen, and match candidates faster and more accurately.
Quality First
Every candidate is verified and pre-qualified before presentation. No time wasted on unqualified applicants.
Speed to Hire
AI-powered processes dramatically reduce time-to-fill for critical leadership positions.
Network Effect
Building platforms that grow the talent pool - benefiting employers and tradespeople alike.
The Ecosystem
Three brands, one mission
We operate multiple platforms that work together to build the workforce network for heavy industry.
Collars Employment Group
AI-powered contingency recruitment for heavy industry leadership. Operations managers, site supervisors, and technical leads for heavy equipment, mining, and manufacturing.
- Contingency model - pay on placement
- AI-powered sourcing & screening
- Heavy industry specialists
Red Seal Hub
The platform powering our ecosystem. AI-powered study platform for all 56 Red Seal trades building a community of verified, qualified tradespeople.
- AI Study Partner with voice support
- Practice exams for all 56 trades
- 99+ languages supported
Skilled Trades Job Hub
AI-powered job board connecting employers with verified, qualified tradespeople. Every Collars client gets positions marketed here.
- Verified candidate profiles
- Smart AI matching
- Canada & USA coverage
Red Seal Hub powers the network: Building the community of qualified tradespeople that fuels recruitment.
Ready to work with us?
Whether you're an employer looking for leadership talent or a tradesperson looking to advance your career, we'd love to hear from you.
Or reach out directly
hello@collarsgroup.com