Senior Recruiter (6-month contract)

Vaco Recruiter Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Toronto is seeking an experienced recruiter to manage full-cycle recruitment for various roles. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate with hiring managers effectively. This role offers a pay range of $32.50 - $37.50 per hour and requires candidates to reside in the Greater Toronto Area.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience, preferably in a corporate or government/not-for-profit environment.
• Experience recruiting for various functions such as policy, communications, and finance.
• Ability to influence and advise stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for assigned roles.
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements.
• Conduct in-person interviews and provide guidance to hiring managers.

Skills

Full-cycle recruitment experience

Strong interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency with ATS

Understanding of employment law

Education

Post-secondary education in HR or related field

Job description

About the Opportunity

• Manage end‑to‑end recruitment for assigned roles, including intake meetings, job postings, sourcing, screening, interviews, and offers.
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, develop interview questions, and align on selection criteria.
• Conduct in‑person interviews in accordance with organizational recruitment standards.
• Provide guidance and coaching to hiring managers on interview techniques, assessment, and decision‑making.
• Collaborate with the HR team to ensure recruitment processes align with company values, DEI objectives, and employment legislation.
• Maintain accurate records in the applicant tracking system (ATS) and ensure compliance with internal recruitment policies.
• Represent the organization as an employer of choice, ensuring a positive and professional candidate experience.
• Support recruitment reporting, metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

• 5+ years of full‑cycle recruitment experience, preferably in a corporate or government / not‑for‑profit environment.
• Proven experience recruiting for a variety of functions, including policy, communications, finance, and operational roles.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and advise at all levels.
• Experience conducting structured, in‑person interviews and facilitating panel interviews.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple open roles simultaneously.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HRIS tools.
• Strong understanding of employment law, inclusive hiring practices, and candidate assessment principles.
• Post‑secondary education in Human Resources, Business, or a related field; CHRP/CHRL designation is an asset.

Pay Range

$32.50 - $37.50 per hour

How to Apply

Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote # 461115

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.