2026 Executive Search Analyst Immersion Program

Heidrick & Struggles; Toronto; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive search firm in Toronto seeks an Executive Search Analyst. The role involves extensive research, candidate identification, and collaboration with stakeholders across the firm. Candidates should have a BA/BS degree and 0-1 years of experience. The position offers a salary range of $65,000 to $90,000 USD along with benefits like medical insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Discretionary bonuses

401(k) contribution

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of recruiting experience or transferable professional experience.
• Skills in writing, speaking, and presenting information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Conduct industry research for client companies.
• Identify prospective candidates through targeted research.
• Assist Consultants in writing candidate assessments.
• Support business development activities.

Skills

Professional communications

Analytical skills

Relationship building

Research skills

Education

Undergraduate BA/BS degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Description

What We Do

Executive Search Analysts are responsible for supporting the research phase of the executive recruiting lifecycle. Working closely with our expert Search Partners & Principals (Consultants), and connecting with team members across all levels of the Search team, Analysts receive world class training and mentorship in an apprenticeship-style method. Our Analysts are exposed to all aspects of the recruitment process and assist the Consultant by researching specific industries and relevant companies, plus support business development activities. Analysts support the team through candidate identification, preparing client reports and ensuring all data is accurately captured in H&S systems. An integral part of an Analyst’s role is building and sustaining relationships with internal Consultants, performing deep candidate, client and industry research and contributing to executive assessments against client’s requirements.

While learning the Search industry, Analysts invest significant time researching and learning about various industries, executive roles and functions, and do so in collaboration with colleagues across the globe. The Analyst role has significant responsibility in the executive search process and the opportunity for high impact. The role has an excellent career track potential on a well‑defined path.

The Program

The Analyst Immersion Program (AIP) at Heidrick & Struggles provides the foundation to launch a successful career in executive search through cohort‑based learning, direct mentorship, and hands‑on experience.

Role Responsibilities

Research & Writing

• Conduct industry research to gain a comprehensive understanding of the Client Company, their industry and the position requirements.
• Identify prospective candidates through targeted company research, relevant prior searches and using Heidrick’s proprietary systems and methodologies.

Internal and External Communication

• Contribute to multiple engagements, candidate pipelines and the needs of multiple internal stakeholders.
• Maintain progress reports / status reports / market feedback reports for presentation to Consultants and Clients.
• Assist Consultants in writing candidate assessments to present to clients.
• Support business development activities and pitch preparation as directed.

Living Our Values

• Partner well across a multitude of stakeholders with the aim of developing productive and trusting relationships with colleagues across the firm.
• Foster an environment of collaboration; viewed as a team player.
• Act as a culture carrier; contribute to firm, practice and/or office initiatives.
• Demonstrate self‑awareness, humility, empathy, and open‑mindedness in the workplace.

Ethics & Quality

• Maintain the accuracy, quality, and integrity of all Search information in our various internal and external research tools.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and complete high‑quality deliverables on time.
• Act with the highest regard to professionalism, confidentiality, and ethics.
• Succeed and persist through challenges, motivated to do the right thing.

Basic Role Qualifications

• 0-1 years of recruiting experience or transferable professional experience.
• An undergraduate BA/BS degree is required.
• Developing and honing skills in professional communications, including writing, speaking, and presenting information in a clear and coherent manner.

Preferred Role Qualifications

• Experience in full life cycle recruiting in Executive Search, Contingent Search or In‑House Talent Acquisition or other industry requiring applied sales and research skills.
• Proven success simultaneously managing multiple projects and working across teams.
• Experience identifying market trends and researching information effectively through various channels.
• Ability to analyze, organize and synthesize large volumes of information into insights.
• Experience working with Salesforce or other CRM.
• Demonstrated skill in building and maintaining relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and completing high‑quality deliverables on time.

Pay Range Guidelines for this Position

The salary range for this position is 65,000 USD to 90,000 USD. Compensation is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience and skills. In addition to your salary, Heidrick & Struggles offers discretionary bonuses (subject to eligibility requirements) and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability leave, parental leave, paid time off and 401(k) contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Note: we have a location based compensation structure; there may be a different range for candidates in other locations.

Heidrick & Struggles is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or citizenship status.

Heidrick & Struggles is committed to providing reasonable accommodations and/or adjustments during our recruitment process. If you are selected for an interview and require an accommodation and/or adjustment, please inform your Talent Acquisition professional.