Recruitment Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO including 2 weeks of dis

Flexible working arrangements – remote

Pension & retirement contributions

Monthly fringe benefit stipend (up to

Additional wellness benefits

Job summary

Leo Berwick, LP is seeking a highly organized Recruitment Associate to scale talent acquisition. The role blends recruitment coordination with talent mapping and sourcing, emphasizing high-touch candidate experience and fast-paced delivery.

You will partner with HR and hiring managers to build talent pools, manage multiple searches, and support onboarding and offer processes in a remote-first setting with occasional office visits. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree and an HR certificate (or equivalent).
• One year of general corporate HR experience preferred.
• Interest in talent mapping and candidate sourcing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate interviews across multiple stakeholders and time zones.
• Deliver timely, professional communications and maintain recruiting docs.
• Maintain organized recruiting records, search trackers, and notes.
• Conduct talent mapping and build candidate pools across business lines.
• Support offer coordination, onboarding logistics, and follow-ups.
• Identify opportunities to improve recruiting workflows and efficiency.

Skills

Talent mapping

Candidate sourcing

AI tools (ChatGPT Copilot)

MS Office

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree, plus HR certificate (or equivalent)

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 is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and do not discriminate on any ground protected under applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the hiring process, in accordance with applicable accessibility and human rights legislation.

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