Senior IT (Technical) Recruiter

BeachHead; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BeachHead is growing and seeking a Senior Recruitment Specialist to deliver full-cycle recruitment for IT contract roles. You will execute sourcing, screening, candidate engagement, and offer management while collaborating with the Recruitment Team Lead to meet client needs.

Responsibilities include building talent pipelines, mentoring juniors, and documenting activity in the ATS. Strong communication and knowledge of the Canadian IT market are essential to success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of IT recruitment experience.
• Experience delivering full-cycle recruitment for contract IT roles.
• Strong sourcing and candidate engagement capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple roles and timelines.
• Familiarity with Canadian labour legislation and ATS usage.

Responsibilities

• Execute full-cycle recruitment for IT contract roles in a fast-paced environment.
• Screen candidates to ensure strong technical alignment with role requirements.
• Source candidates through databases, networks, referrals and direct outreach.
• Build and maintain pipelines for hard-to-fill IT positions.
• Engage candidates via phone, virtual and in-person interactions.
• Document activity in the ATS and manage candidate communications.
• Coordinate client interviews and support offer processes.
• Mentor junior team members and represent BeachHead professionally.

Skills

Full-cycle recruitment

IT recruitment

Stakeholder management

Sourcing

Candidate engagement

Interview coordination

ATS experience

Knowledge of Canadian labour law

Professional networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or related field

Job description

BeachHead is growing and seeking a Senior Recruitment Specialist to join our team, responsible for delivering full-cycle recruitment for Information Technology (IT) contract roles. In this position, you will execute end-to-end recruitment activities, including sourcing, screening, candidate engagement, and offer management. You will work closely with the Recruitment Team Lead/Manager to understand role requirements and deliver qualified professionals across the clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute full-cycle recruitment for IT/Business Professional contract roles in a fast-paced environment


• Screen candidates against job requirements to ensure strong technical and role alignment


• Proactively source candidates through databases, professional networks, referrals, and direct outreach


• Build and maintain talent pipelines for hard-to-fill roles


• Engage candidates through phone, virtual, and in-person interactions


• Maintain ongoing relationships with both new and past applicants


• Prepare candidate resumes, summaries, and skill matrices for client submission


• Accurately document candidate activity and communications in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)


• Manage candidate and client expectations throughout the recruitment lifecycle


• Prepare candidates for client interviews and provide ongoing support


• Meet individual performance metrics as outlined in the ATS dashboard


• Mentor and support junior team members as needed


• Represent BeachHead professionally and promote company values in all interactions

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience as an IT Recruitment Specialist


• Proven experience managing full-cycle recruitment in a senior or similar capacity


• Strong time-management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple roles simultaneously


• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with candidates and internal stakeholders


• Solid understanding of the IT recruitment market, including roles, skillsets, compensation, and candidate availability


• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HR-related software


• Familiarity with professional networking platforms, social media, and resume databases


• Knowledge of Canadian labour legislation


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including professional email writing and resume formatting


• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or a related field


• Ability to work independently while escalating issues appropriately


• Strong candidate engagement and headhunting capabilities

Compensation

• CAD 60,000 – CAD 90,000 annual base salary

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