How DMC Recruitment helped a growing modular home manufacturer secure a difficult to find Purchasing Manager in rural Nova Scotia
Case Study:
The Challenge
A growing modular home manufacturer in Nova Scotia needed to hire a Purchasing Manager with direct knowledge of modular construction, vendor relationships, product requirements, and purchasing processes specific to their industry.
The challenge was not just the role. It was the market.
Nova Scotia is a small talent market with a limited number of direct competitors nearby.
As the company continued to grow, leadership wanted to ensure they had access to the strongest possible talent options for this critical role. They partnered with DMC Recruitment to leverage a specialized search approach, gain deeper visibility into the market, and identify candidates with the specific industry experience needed to support the next phase of the business’s growth.
The DMC Approach
Jessica Zanon approached the search with a targeted headhunting strategy built around market mapping, direct outreach, and candidate engagement.
Rather than relying on job board applicants, Jessica researched the local and regional modular home market to identify professionals with relevant purchasing and supply chain experience.
Every potential candidate was contacted directly by phone and email.
This process quickly narrowed the field. In such a small market, there was one standout candidate with direct industry experience, local proximity, and the technical understanding the client needed.
Jessica then focused on creating a stronger match between the candidate’s career goals and the client’s opportunity. Through thoughtful conversations, she learned what the candidate wanted long term, including growth, stability, and the chance to move into a role with more future potential.
That context mattered.
DMC was able to give the candidate more than a job description. Jessica shared a clearer picture of the company, the direction of the business, the growth opportunity, and why the role could be a strong long term career move. That level of insight helped the candidate see the full opportunity.
The Result
DMC successfully connected the client with a highly relevant Purchasing Manager from the direct industry and local market.
For the client, this meant securing a standout candidate in a challenging location and niche sector. Instead of settling for a broader fit or expanding the search into relocation based options, they were able to hire someone who understood the business, the product category, and the local market.
For the candidate, the move offered more than a new job. It provided a better long term career opportunity with a stable, growing company that could support future progression.
The result was a strong match for both sides: a client who gained the specialized talent they needed, and a candidate who found an opportunity aligned with where they wanted to take their career.
What the Client Says
“Jessica and the team at DMC Recruitment have been amazing to work with. I was very hesitant to start using a recruiter but I am so glad I found DMC. Jessica really understood what we were looking for and was a huge amount of help along the way. Her knowledge throughout the hiring process was extremely valuable and we will absolutely be using DMC again and recommending to others in the industry. Being able to connect with someone who understands the building industry has been paramount”
Why It Matters
Specialized searches require more than applicant flow. They require industry knowledge, market mapping, persistence, and the ability to translate a company’s growth story into a compelling candidate conversation.
This search showed why niche recruitment matters.
When the talent pool is small, the right recruiter does not wait for the right person to apply. They find them, engage them, and give them a real reason to listen.
Recruiter Spotlight
Jessica Zanon, Sr. Recruitment Consultants – Building Materials
DMC Recruitment
Jessica’s work on this search reflects DMC’s approach to recruitment: targeted, informed, and relationship driven. By combining focused research with strong candidate engagement, she helped solve a difficult hiring challenge in a limited market.
Connect with Jessica!
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-zanon-11366a163/
Phone: 1 (647) 247-5803
Email: jessica@dmcrecruitment.com
