Two technology-driven entrepreneurs set the foundation of Open Systems Technologies (OST) in 1990. Today, more than 30 years later, this passion for technology has propelled the company to become one of the largest privately owned staffing firms in North America. It has experienced organic growth with a major presence throughout the U.S. and Canada, employing more than 1000 consultants.

“We have cemented our position as a leading supplier of technical engineers to the financial services sector. Over the years, we have been able to grow our client portfolio. Currently, we are well-equipped to support several lines of business, including IT, professional services, and creative/ marketing, while still focusing on the financial services segment,” says Mona Agius, Managing Director Canada, Open Systems Technologies (OST).

OST is committed to providing smart and creative IT staffing solutions to Fortune 500 companies, the public sector, and emerging businesses. It utilizes cutting-edge tools like AI and automation to identify the right resource faster and more effectively than other recruiting firms.

OST leverages an enterprise-wide database to access talent in all parts of the U.S. and Canada. Regardless of where its clients need talented resources, OST has the proven ability to serve them. The company achieves this by aligning a clientfocused recruiting strategy, a nationwide recruiting team, as well as a regional recruiting team that is tied to the local market of each client.

OST’s proprietary database, built over the last three decades, comprises the best technical talent in North America. It is a key asset to the company and a true differentiator from competitors. Through advancements in technology, including automation and AI, the database continues to grow and has become even more valuable. OST is continuously investing in various technologies to improve the quality of talent.

“OST hires, develops, and promotes the best talent on the market. By partnering with our clients, we feel we excel in understanding their unique staffing needs and pride ourselves on the ability to deliver,” says Agius.

We have cemented our position as a leading supplier of technical engineers to the financial services sector. Over the years, we have been able to grow our client portfolio. Currently, we are well-equipped to support several lines of business, including IT, professional services, and marketing, while still focusing on the financial services segment

OST has extremely strong partnerships with clients and consultants, achieved through a solid business and delivery model. Despite operating in a crowded marketplace, the company has carved a niche for itself through a relationshipdriven business model. For candidates and clients alike, OST develops strong partnerships by understanding unique environments, skills, and circumstances from the onset of every engagement. It leverages experienced recruiters to establish connections, build rapport, and understand the capabilities and values of technology resources to ensure longterm placements.

“We believe that when we take care of our candidates, they take care of our clients. Our people are our key differentiating factor. We work closely with the client and candidate to create a unique, highly customized experience,” says Agius. “We are equipped with the best-in-class practices and industryleading tools. We prioritize the candidate experience and are firm believers in leading a positive practice with strong communication throughout the recruitment process and beyond.”