Junior Recruiter

STA; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental

Unlimited vacation

Hybrid schedule

Downtown Toronto office

Job summary

STA is hiring Junior Recruiters to support demand in cybersecurity, data, and AI staffing. The role offers a defined promotion path toward higher earnings and leadership responsibilities.

Based in Toronto or willing to relocate, you will work in-office Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, with a two-day in-office cadence during the summer. Successful candidates will be self-motivated, with a strong work ethic and relationship-driven approach.

Qualifications

• No prior recruiting or tech experience required.
• Candidate should be located in Toronto or willing to relocate.
• Sourcing passive candidates via LinkedIn Recruiter is part of the role.
• Ability to manage 2–4 active requisitions concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Source and engage passive candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter for cybersecurity, data, and AI roles.
• Conduct intake calls with hiring managers to define requirements before starting a search.
• Qualify candidates through structured conversations prior to client submission.
• Coordinate interviews and support offer and negotiation processes.

Skills

Work Ethic

Communication

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Relocation Ready

Education

High school/University experience

Job description

We are partnered with a staffing and recruitment firm that specializes exclusively in cybersecurity, data, and AI roles. Their clients are enterprise organizations generating $1B or more in annual revenue, with a roster of well-recognized names across financial services, retail, and automotive. Long-standing client relationships and focus on their areas of expertise drive success and has led to significant demand growth in the past six months. A lean and tenured team of 15, their revenues are predicted t. After a slower period, the business has accelerated significantly over the past six months and is hiring to keep pace.

The Role

Junior Recruiters are being added to this tight-knit team to support demand that has outgrown their current capacity. This role is the starting place for a well-defined promotion path that leads to higher earnings and more complex recruitment, business development, or leadership responsibilities over time.

Responsibilities

• Source and engage passive candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, focused on cybersecurity, data, and AI professionals
• Conduct intake calls with hiring managers to understand requirements before beginning a search
• Qualify candidates through structured 30-minute conversations prior to client submission
• Manage 2-4 active requisitions at a time, primarily contract placements
• Coordinate interviews and support offer and negotiation processes
• Build foundational knowledge of the contract staffing market and client base

What You Bring to the Table

• Tenure in roles held through high school and/or university
• Self-motivated, competitive, and entrepreneurial
• Proactive communicator who follows up without being nudged
• High emotional intelligence; relationship-driven approach to work
• Based in Toronto or willing to relocate; in-office Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at Bay and Richmond (two days every other week during the summer)
• No prior recruiting or tech industry experience required - just strong work ethic and grit!

Compensation and Benefits

• Year 1 total earnings: $50,000 - $55,000
• Year 2 total earnings: $70,000 - $100,000
• Year 3 total earnings: $100,000 - $200,000
• 100% employer-paid health and dental
• Unlimited vacation
• Hybrid schedule with downtown Toronto office at Bay and Richmond

If you are excited to build your career in a new industry with a team that sticks around for the culture and earning potential, this passionate group could be a great fit for you.

Interested candidates, please note:

Our team checks for new applicants every day and while we would love to be able to engage with each of you personally, given the high volume of applicants we receive, we are only able to contact candidates who are best suited for this role.