Candidate Engagement Specialist

Workwolf; Toronto; On-site; CAD 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$21/hour base salary

Performance-based bonuses

Ongoing coaching and growth opportunities

Job summary

A recruitment services provider is looking for a passionate Candidate Engagement Specialist in Ontario, Canada. The role involves making high-volume outbound calls to engage candidates, conducting qualifying conversations, and booking interviews. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, a competitive drive, and sales experience. This position offers a base pay of $21/hour plus performance-based bonuses. The ideal candidate is goal-oriented and interested in impact-driven work, operating in a remote capacity.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of outbound sales experience required.
• Cold calling experience is an asset.
• Ability to manage multiple platforms and tools effectively.

Responsibilities

• Make high-volume outbound calls to warm candidates.
• Conduct structured qualifying conversations.
• Live booking of interviews.
• Log call outcomes accurately.
• Handle objections and maintain candidate momentum.

Skills

Strong verbal communication

Persuasiveness

Competitive drive

Problem-solving

Goal-oriented

Tools

Softphone dialer

Dialpad

Job description

The Opportunity

We are on the hunt for a passionate and dedicated Candidate Engagement Specialist who will partner with our Recruiting team to connect talented individuals to work that drives change and creates social impact. If you have strong relationship-building skills, thrive in a fast-paced phone environment, and love the feeling of hitting your targets — we want to hear from you.

Schedule: Flexible, with evening and weekend availability required

Location: Remote

Compensation: $21/hour | Performance-based bonuses available following successful completion of probationary period

Your Impact

The Candidate Engagement Specialist is a dedicated resource supporting Workwolf's recruitment fulfillment operations. You'll be the first live voice candidates hear — responsible for high-volume outbound calling, conducting brief qualifying conversations, setting accurate role expectations, and booking candidates directly into client interviews. This role has direct strategic relevance to the growth of our clients and Workwolf alike.

What You'll Be Doing

• Making high-volume outbound calls to warm candidates already in the pipeline
• Conducting structured qualifying conversations to confirm candidate fit and set clear role expectations
• Live booking of interviews into hiring manager calendars
• Logging call outcomes to keep the pipeline clean and accurate
• Handling objections, reframing concerns, and maintaining candidate momentum throughout the process

What You Bring

• Strong verbal communication and listening skills — you can qualify, build trust, and generate excitement quickly over the phone
• Natural charisma, social intelligence, and persuasiveness — you know how to read people and move them to action
• Competitive drive with a clear track record of hitting and exceeding targets from day one
• Friendly, resilient, and consistent — you stay engaged even when candidates are unresponsive or hesitant
• Bold problem-solver who handles objections and keeps momentum moving forward
• Strong ownership mindset — you don't just complete calls, you drive outcomes
• Highly goal-oriented with the ability to manage volume while maintaining quality conversations
• Genuine interest in impact-driven work and the ability to translate that into compelling candidate conversations

Technical Skills

• 2+ years of outbound sales experience as an individual contributor
• Cold calling experience is an asset
• Comfortable juggling multiple online platforms and using a softphone dialer (Dialpad experience an asset)
• Quick to learn and adopt new tools, workflows, and technologies

What We Can Do For You

• $21/hour base wage with performance-based bonuses tied directly to outcomes following probation
• Clear line of sight between your performance and your earnings
• Ongoing coaching in sales, communication, and candidate conversion
• Opportunity for internal growth and advancement based on performance

Workwolf is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and welcomes all interested parties to apply. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We sincerely thank all those who apply, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Workwolf uses Workwolf’s AI-enabled tools to sort and screen applications based on job-related criteria. All hiring decisions involve human review.