Recruitment Consultant - Skilled Trades

Randstad North America; Brantford; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus plan

Paid vacation

Wellness stipend

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Randstad North America in the Greater Toronto Area is seeking a Recruitment Consultant specializing in Skilled Trades to drive B2B growth, build partnerships with plant managers and HR leaders, and source licensed trades professionals.

The role blends client visits with in-office days, offering a competitive base salary plus a lucrative bonus plan and clear growth paths within Randstad University and the wider Randstad network.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years of proven business development and recruitment experience.
• Experience recruiting or selling within Skilled Trades / Industrial Staffing in the GTA.
• Willingness to work in-office at least 2 days a week and visit client sites.

Responsibilities

• Drive B2B growth by prospecting and pitching workforce solutions to industrial clients in the GTA.
• Build high-value partnerships with plant managers, HR leaders, and operations directors.
• Source licensed trades professionals (Electricians, Millwrights, Welders, CNC Machinists) for client accounts.
• Close and negotiate pricing and margins to maximize ROI on solutions.
• Deliver results by hitting key performance metrics using sourcing tech and personal outreach.

Skills

Sales & Recruiting Experience

Track Record of Success

Relentless Drive

Mobility & Presence

Job description

Job Title: Recruitment Consultant - Skilled Trades

Location: Greater Toronto Area (Hybrid – 2 days in-office / Client site visits required)

Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Why Randstad?

Randstad is the world's leading partner for talent, and we are heavily investing in our GTA Skilled Trades division! We sell work solutions—helping organizations find top-tier industrial talent that directly impacts their productivity and profitability, while helping candidates build thriving careers.

Named one of Canada's Best Workplaces for over 10 consecutive years, we offer the backing of a global powerhouse, cutting-edge recruitment technology, and an authentic, supportive team environment where your drive to win is truly rewarded.

What You Get to Do (360° Desk)

• Drive B2B Growth: Prospect, cold call, and pitch temporary and direct-hire workforce solutions to industrial, manufacturing, and technical clients across the GTA.

• Build High-Value Partnerships: Develop deep relationships with plant managers, HR leaders, and operations directors via phone, video, social media, and in-person site visits.

• Source Licensed Trades: Screen, interview, and match high-demand skilled trades professionals (Electricians, Millwrights, Welders, CNC Machinists) to key client accounts.

• Close & Negotiate: Run full sales cycle negotiations on pricing and margins to ensure maximum return on high-quality solutions.

• Deliver Results: Consistently hit key performance metrics through a blend of tech-driven sourcing and a personal-touch approach.

What You Need to Bring

• Sales & Recruiting Experience: 1–3+ years of proven business development and recruitment experience (direct experience recruiting or selling within Skilled Trades / Industrial Staffing in the GTA is needed)

• Track Record of Success: A history of exceeding targets in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment.

• Relentless Drive: Self-confidence, resilience, natural curiosity, and a passion for winning.

• Mobility & Presence: Ability to work in-office at least 2 days a week and access a reliable personal vehicle to visit client sites across the GTA (areas not always accessible by public transit).

What’s In It for You?

• Competitive Compensation: Solid base salary + lucrative bonus plan with uncapped earning potential.

• Time Off & Wellness: 3 weeks (15 days) paid vacation in your first year, plus additional care days, corporate holidays, wellness spending accounts, and home-office ergonomic reimbursements.

• Growth & Leadership: World-class onboarding via Randstad University and real pathways to advance within a collaborative, growing organization.

• Hybrid Flexibility: Balance your week between client visits, home office, and collaborative team days in the branch.