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Robertson& Companyis seeking an experiencedSenior Recruitment Consultant to join our VMS Temporary Staffing Division in Downtown Toronto. This is a senior, hands-on recruitment delivery role with mentoring responsibility and exposure to client leadership, designed for a high-performing recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced, consultative environment.

In this role, you will lead full-cycle recruitment for VMS and professional placements, manage contractor and candidate relationships, and provide guidance to Recruiters and Recruitment Consultants. You will also act as a key escalation point and serve as backup to Recruitment Delivery and Client Services leadership as needed.

Key Accountabilities

• Source and attract candidates using a variety of creative and data-driven techniques

• Build andmaintaindeep candidate networks within specialized market verticals

• Conduct phone screens and in-depth interviews for active requirements and pipeline candidates

• Create high-quality candidate summaries, assessments, and detailed database notes

• Submit shortlists with clear value propositions to Client Services and VMS teams

• Skill-market candidates internally to support both VMS and Professional Placement teams

• Coordinate interviews, prepare and coach candidates, and conduct post-interview follow-ups

• Negotiate offers and manage the onboarding process end-to-end

• Act as the primary point of contact for candidates and contractors, resolving issues and managing expectations

• Build long-term, trusted candidate relationships

• Handle escalations and difficult conversations on behalf of the recruitment team

• Ensure database accuracy and compliance requirements are consistently met

• Conduct 360-degree references (manager, peer, stakeholder) to support candidate decisions,identifynew talent, and surface sales leads

• Execute due diligence and risk management requirements as needed

• Mentor, coach, and train Recruiters and Recruitment Consultants

• Providetechnical guidance, market intelligence, and candidate feedback to Client Services Managers

• Support new workflows, process improvements, and best practices

• Assistwith recruiter identification, retention, and development

• Act as backup to the Manager, Recruitment Delivery and Client Services Managers, including client-facing support and meetings

• Exceed coverage, quality, and placement targets

• Operate with a consultative, service-excellence mindset while balancing speed and precision

Knowledge, Experience & Qualifications

• Agency or corporate recruitment experience

• Proven experience building and managing an onsite or contingent workforce of 40+ contractors

• Experience working in VMS or high-volume contract environments is strongly preferred

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to listen, influence, and manage diverse personalities

• High energy, resilience, and persistence, with the ability to learn from setbacks

• Strong ethics, accountability, and professional integrity

• Naturally curious, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning

• Creative, solution-focused approach to problem-solving

• Strong negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize effectively

• Team-first mindset with a drive to go above and beyond

Why JoinRobertson & Company?

At Robertson & Company, our mandate is simple to providetoptiertalent to our clients and exceptional career opportunities to our candidates while ensuring the right fit for both. Withnearly threedecades of experience and offices across North America, we have built our reputation on trust,longtermrelationships, and delivery excellence.Ourexpertisespans Temporary, Contract, and Permanent placements across Finance, Accounting, Administrative & Clerical, Office Operations, Contact Centre, and Technology.

A Modern,TechEnabledSearch Environment

• AIdrivencapabilities

• Automation and CRM intelligence (Bullhorn)

• Processdrivenrecruitment delivery within VMS programs.

• Hybrid workflow designed for focus, speed, and accuracy.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary

• 100%employerpaidbenefits (medical, dental, vision, wellness, prescriptions)

• 100%employermatchedGRSP program

• Development, coaching, and ahighperformanceteam environment

• Hybrid workspace inMarkham

We use AI technology as part of our application review process toassistin screening and assessment. All applications are also reviewed by our recruitment team.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated professional looking to support ahighperformingVMS recruitment team, pleasesubmityour resume outlining your qualifications and relevant experience.

Robertson & Companyis an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We actively seek to foster a representative and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal status, or any other legally protected factors.