About Us and Our Team | SIGnature Recruiting

Since 2010, SIGnature Recruiting has been pairing exceptional people with short-term contracts and long-term careers in Vancouver’s flourishing IT industry.

We have refined a process that focuses on quality over quantity. Because recruiting is a science and an art, not a numbers game. We weigh cultural fit and personality as heavily as skills and experience. Average won’t cut it. We only deal in excellence. Our team of tech recruiters have the foresight to look beyond one transaction. We think in terms of longevity and future potential, instead. We forge relationships that mean more than signing an offer. Essentially, because we care.

We acknowledge that recruiting is a competitive climate, and we aren’t afraid to strategically hunt for find the perfect candidates. Our ethics are never compromised – we see in black and white, not grey. Integrity is paramount. We respect you and we respect each other, priding ourselves on the close-knit team we have curated and nurtured. And, there’s no denying it, we have fun doing what we do.

Leadership Team

Meet our team of carefully selected IT recruiting professionals, working together to perfectly place talent with career opportunities.

Rachel Shen

Managing Director - Client Manager

Phone 604-569-1163 Ext 116

With 17 years of recruiting expertise, Rachel is committed to bettering the livelihoods of clients and candidates. Prior to co-founding SIGnature Recruiting in 2010, Rachel acted as an account manager for a large recruitment firm. And seeing several windows of opportunity for process improvements, SIGnature was formed. Here, she impacts the future of some of Vancouver’s coolest IT companies by placing phenomenal candidates with them – adding value to all involved.

PNI Digital Media have been working with SIGnature Recruiting for more than 8 years and their service has always been excellent. Their understanding of our business and culture of the organization enables them to provide us with high calibre applicants. They have always been professional, honest and reliable and I would not hesitate in recommending SIGnature Recruiting.

Susan Hennessey, HR Manager, PNI Digital Media

Energetic and open, Rachel welcomes questions and always puts client needs first. In her personal life, Rachel competes in sprint triathlons, and completed her first half marathon in 2015. She resides in Vancouver with her very active son and daughter.

Rachel’s first job: Dairy Queen – where she perfected the banana split (maybe she’ll make you one).

Number one on her bucket list is to: Attend Wimbledon and see the Northern Lights.

She can never say no to: Good food, but especially cheese and sangria.

Niamh Buckley

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Phone 604-569-1163 Ext 117

Niamh (pronounced NEEV) studied Psychology and Sociology at University of Limerick (Ireland) and has been based in Vancouver, BC for the past year. She joins SIG as a Recruitment Consultant, where she hopes to help talented people find out how they can advance our world by finding them exciting new opportunities.

My first job was: a waitress at wedding receptions (she spilled soup on the priest once)

Number one on my bucket list is: a road trip across Canada in a camper van.

She can never say no to: a long walk, up a big hill, followed by coffee and almond croissants!

Niamh went above and beyond to help me find a position that aligned with my career interests. She made the process extremely easy by finding the positions, setting up the interviews, and providing me with as much information as I needed whether it be about the company or interview tips. In addition, she always followed up with me after an interview to address any questions or concerns I may have. It was an absolute pleasure working with Niamh, so I’d highly recommend reaching out to her if you are looking for work in the Lower Mainland!!
–Shayn B

Niamh reached out to me about a career-advancing opportunity in UX in May 2022, and I started my new role in early July. Throughout the experience, she was a pleasure to work with, always clearly communicating next steps and timelines, providing interview tips, supporting salary and benefits negotiation, and following up before and after I started the new job to make sure I was all set. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Niamh to others or to work with her again in the future!
–Sheena S

Ryan Herbert

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Phone 604-569-1163 Ext 105

Ryan holds an undergraduate degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern Maine and a Masters in Global Management from Royal Roads University. He joins SIGnature as a Recruitment Consultant, and has worked in a variety of industries, from health care management to sales and business development management in the craft beer space. He has worked and lived in 5 countries over the course of his career. In his free time, you can find Ryan keeping active via running, biking, longboarding or playing disc golf.

My first job was: working as a dishwasher at a Mexican restaurant in Portland, Maine USA

Number one on my bucket list is to: See the Northern Lights

I can never say no to: In no particular order – a round of disc golf, craft beer and a good cup of coffee!

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People are our passion. People are our profession.

Leadership Team

Rachel Shen

Niamh Buckley

Ryan Herbert

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People are our passion.
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