Recruitment Associate

Leo Berwick; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Remote flexible work

Pension contributions

Fringe benefit stipend

Job summary

Leo Berwick is a remote-first recruitment role focused on building high-quality candidate pools, scheduling across time zones, and delivering a polished candidate experience. The position supports HR and hiring managers in a fast-paced environment, with occasional office visits for collaboration.

You'll engage in talent mapping, sourcing, and process improvements while maintaining structured recruiting records and documentation.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree and an HR certificate (or equivalent).
• One year of general corporate HR experience preferred.
• Familiar with AI tools and eager to learn talent mapping.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate interviews across multiple stakeholders and time zones.
• Manage candidate scheduling, confirmations, and follow-ups with accuracy and urgency.
• Act as a primary point of contact for candidates throughout the interview process.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

AI fluency

MS Office proficiency

Prioritization

Independent working

Education

Undergraduate degree

HR certificate (or equivalent)

Tools

LinkedIn

AI tools

Job description

Leo Berwick is an innovative, commercially focused mergers and acquisitions advisory firm serving the world’s largest infrastructure funds, infrastructure and energy developers, pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, private equity firms and their portfolio companies, publicly listed corporations, and private strategic investors across a broad range of industries, with deep expertise in infrastructure and energy. Our team of more than 120 M&A advisory leaders and specialists from the Big Four and Big Law partners with clients throughout the deal life cycle to maximize value, minimize risk, and achieve superior outcomes through tailored, high-impact advice.

At Leo Berwick, we hire the best and the brightest. As a growth-stage company, we move quickly, work collaboratively, and value people who take initiative and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Our culture is grounded in high performance, continuous learning, and the shared ambition to build something exceptional together while delivering dedicated, customized service to every client.

What we’re looking for

Leo Berwick is seeking a highly organized, proactive Recruitment Associate to support and scale our talent acquisition efforts. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both the operational rigor of recruitment coordination and the analytical, research-driven work of talent mapping and sourcing.

You’ll work closely with our HR team and hiring managers to build high-quality candidate talent pools, maintain momentum across multiple searches, and deliver a polished, high-touch candidate experience in a fast-paced environment.

This is a remote-first role; however, candidates who live near one of our office locations may be asked to attend the office occasionally for team meetings, collaboration, or business needs.

You’re the right fit for this role if –

• Thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy managing multiple, concurrent priorities
• Are highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in anticipating next steps
• Communicate clearly, professionally, and confidently with candidates and stakeholders
• Enjoy deep research, market mapping, and identifying hard-to-find talent
• Bring a growth mindset and are excited to build and refine recruiting processes
• Take pride in delivering high-quality work and a strong candidate experience
• Work well independently while collaborating closely with senior leaders and teams

What you'll do

Recruitment Coordination & Candidate Management (~35%)

• Coordinate interviews across multiple stakeholders and time zones.
• Manage candidate scheduling, confirmations, and follow-ups with accuracy and urgency.
• Act as a primary point of contact for candidates throughout the interview process.

Candidate Experience & Communication (~20%)

• Deliver timely, professional, and thoughtful communication at every stage of the process.
• Track candidate progress and maintain clear, organized recruiting documentation.

Operational & Administrative Support (~15%)

• Maintain organized recruiting records, search trackers, and candidate notes.
• Draft and format recruiting materials, interview guides, reporting and status updates.
• Monitor recruiting inboxes and prioritize incoming requests.

Talent Mapping & Sourcing (~15%)

• Conduct comprehensive talent mapping across our business lines.
• Proactively identify, research, and engage high-caliber candidates using LinkedIn, referrals, and market intelligence.
• Build and maintain detailed talent pools for current and future hiring needs.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand role requirements, ideal profiles, and long-term talent strategy.
• Support offer coordination and pre-onboarding logistics, including offer letter follow-up and required documentation.
• Coordinate new hire onboarding logistics such as background checks, IT/equipment setup, and first-day scheduling with internal stakeholders.
• Serve as a point of contact for new hires between offer acceptance and start date to ensure a smooth transition.

Process Improvement & Special Projects (~5%)

• Identify opportunities to update recruiting workflows and improve efficiency.
• Support hiring initiatives, search strategy development, and people related projects.
• Contribute to process-building in a growing, evolving organization.

What you bring

• Undergraduate degree, plus an HR certificate (or equivalent), and one year of general corporate HR experience preferred.
• Eagerness to learn talent mapping and candidate sourcing techniques — no prior experience in these specific areas required.
• Comfort using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot) in day-to-day work, with a genuine interest in building AI fluency as part of the role.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Professionalism, discretion, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt quickly to changing needs.
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and building structure in a growth-stage environment.
• Unlimited paid time offincluding 2 weeks of disconnected time each year
• Flexible working arrangements – remote and location flexibility
• Pension & retirement contributions
• Monthly fringe benefit stipend (up to $400)
• Additional benefits to support your physical and mental wellness

Compensation

This is apermanentfull-timerole offering a base salary range of $55,000–$75,000 CAD,commensuratewith skills, experience, and alignment with the requirements of the role. Placement within this range will bedeterminedbasedon experience relevant to this roleand scope of responsibility.

Vacancy Statement

This posting reflects a new vacancy.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring

The firm uses artificial intelligence tools to screen candidates for this role.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Leo Berwick provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, age, ancestry, color, creed, disability status (physical or mental), gender, marital status, legally-protected medical condition (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation, military, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.