About Us
People are at the heart of everything we do and
where potential finds purpose
When the Idea Took Shape
Back in 2023, two Rochester natives—longtime friends with complementary strengths—had a simple realization: the staffing industry needed more heart, honesty, and hustle. Combining nearly a decade of headhunting, professional services and healthcare recruitment experience, we sketched out what would become CanVas—a people‑driven firm built on partnership, not placement.
Our Promise in Practice
CanVas is the living intersection of strategy and instinct. We blend:
Deep recruitment know‑how—so you get faster, more precise matches.
Human‑first empathy—because every resume represents a real person with hopes and goals.
Startup agility—we move swiftly, test boldly, and refine constantly.
From your first call to the day your new hire hits the floor, we own the details so you can focus on what matters: growing your business or your career.
Why It Works
Complementary Founders: Big picture or boots on the ground, we both think big and execute fast — our power is knowing when to lead and when to lean on each other.
Values at Every Step: Integrity, transparency, and authenticity aren’t buzzwords—they guide every email, phone call, and face‑to‑face.
Relentless Drive: We’re young, hungry, and determined to become the most trusted staffing partner in our markets.
Our Mission
To redefine the art of recruitment and people operations by treating every client as a unique canvas. We create tailored, people-first solutions that align with their business needs, building lasting relationships rooted in trust, integrity, and empathy.
Our Vision
To transform the staffing industry through a relationship-first approach founded on trust and integrity, delivering top-tier, customized, cost-effective talent solutions.
Our Values
- Trust - Relationships built on credibility and honesty
- Transparency - We communicate openly at every step
- Integrity - We do the right thing even when it’s the hard thing
- Empathy - We understand people’s needs, goals, and challenges
- Authenticity - We bring our true selves and encourage others to do the same
- Results driven - We measure success by the impact we deliver
- Family - We treat each client and candidate like one of our own
Meet Our Leadership
Tim Canfield
Co-Founder & President
Isaiah Cuevas
Co-Founder & SR EVP
