Strategic Startup Recruiter for Founders & Growth Teams

Cold Start; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading venture studio in Toronto is seeking an internal Recruiter to establish the talent pipeline for internal and portfolio positions. This high-impact role involves sourcing world-class talent, partnering with leadership on searches, and shaping recruiting strategies. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of experience in recruitment or talent sourcing, with strong communication and organizational skills. Competitive compensation is offered along with autonomy to drive processes.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

High autonomy in processes

Impact on startup development

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in talent sourcing, recruitment, or executive search.
• Ability to build and nurture talent pipelines and identify high-potential candidates.
• Excellent research, outreach, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Source and engage top-tier founders and strategic talent.
• Conduct initial outreach and screening for talent fit.
• Work closely with leadership to understand hiring needs.
• Coordinate searches for critical early hires across ventures.
• Maintain candidate databases for a seamless recruiting process.

Skills

Talent sourcing

Recruitment

Executive search

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Tools

Recruiting tools

Job description

A leading venture studio in Toronto is seeking an internal Recruiter to establish the talent pipeline for internal and portfolio positions. This high-impact role involves sourcing world-class talent, partnering with leadership on searches, and shaping recruiting strategies. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of experience in recruitment or talent sourcing, with strong communication and organizational skills. Competitive compensation is offered along with autonomy to drive processes.