{"id":9170,"date":"2023-11-20T16:40:51","date_gmt":"2023-11-20T21:40:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kenova.ca\/?page_id=9170"},"modified":"2026-04-06T10:35:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T14:35:39","slug":"history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kenova.ca\/en\/about\/history\/","title":{"rendered":"History"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kenova.ca\/app\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2026-03-26-Kenova-06-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13176\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Kenova&#8217;s history as a recruitment agency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Redefining recruitment in accounting and finance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:16px\">Montreal, Canada &#8211; April 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">For over 15 years, <strong>Kerosene<\/strong> has been the emblematic leader in accounting and finance recruitment, <strong>proudly announcing its transformation into Kenova. <\/strong><br><br>At the heart of this evolution is a deep commitment to uniqueness, authenticity and the creation of lasting partnerships, ushering in a new era of distinctive service that is revolutionizing industry standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:28px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><strong>A Strategic Transition to Kenova<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Kerosene\u2019s transition to Kenova goes far beyond a simple name change. It is the result of a deliberate desire to become a true catalyst for excellence, to reinvent itself while integrating a high level of social responsibility, to build sustainable relationships, and to depart from the conventional approach associated with kerosene.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:28px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><strong>A Broader Vision for Kenova<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Kenova embodies meaningful transformation, embracing a broader, impactful vision. As a facilitator of upliftment aimed at individual fulfillment, the company is committed to connecting its partners for long-term mutual benefit and guiding them to their full evolutionary potential, while ensuring consistency between their aspirations and reality.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:28px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><strong>Highlighting Market Players<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Kenova is committed, through its agile and robust processes, to highlighting the distinctive qualities of each customer and candidate, positioning itself as an ambassador dedicated to their success. Every interaction becomes an opportunity to create enduring bonds of trust, to transform lives, to safeguard businesses, and to have a positive impact on society.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:28px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><strong>Revitalized Mission and Vision<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Kenova&#8217;s mission is clear: to unite talent and employers for lasting impact by adapting to today&#8217;s rapidly evolving professional world. At the heart of the team, each collaboration embodies the passion and commitment to create alliances between skilled talent and dedicated employers, contributing to building a future where individual excellence and collective engagement come together for a happier world, at its best.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:28px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><strong>Core Values<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Kenova&#8217;s uniqueness lies in its remarkable ability to listen, adapt, and resolve each request with ingenuity. Kenova is committed to acting transparently in all circumstances, investing generously to offer a service that proactively responds to the specific needs of each individual. 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