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Recruitment Advisor – Specialized Engineering- Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario

Ready to drive the future of engineering? Randstad, the world's leading talent partner, is hiring a Recruitment Advisor for a high-reward, 360-degree role within our elite Specialized Engineering division. Based in Richmond Hill, you will drive business growth by selling our premium technical staffing services to top manufacturing companies and headhunting the region's sharpest engineering minds. 

What you get to do:

• Focus on personal sales, with an emphasis on new business development, client management and business relationship expansion
• Build an understanding of the market/industry, including trends and market intel
• Research customer prospects and book initial client visits
• Conduct effective Client visits and obtain a thorough and detailed understanding of their needs and hiring processes
• Understand, deliver, negotiate contracts and respond to RFPs and proposals
• Maintain contact with all clients to identify other opportunities, further build the relationship, and provide customer service
• Develop and grow a focused candidate database while maintaining top tier results
• Build strong relationships with candidates (providing guidance and assistance regarding their career development), consistently managing and growing the candidate pool
• Identify candidate suitability and match to appropriate job opportunities
• Manage the recruitment lifecycle effectively while exceeding monthly targets
• Build and maintain effective relationships within all internal sales teams
• Work with company leadership to discuss weekly and monthly performance reviews / target-setting
• Develop new processes and recruitment techniques for increased delivery results

What you need to bring:

• The 360 Hustle: A proven track record in agency recruitment, complex B2B sales, or account management (minimum 1–2 years of experience recruiting or selling within Engineering, Tech, or heavy Industrial sectors is required).
• Technical Literacy: You understand engineering terminology, can differentiate between various technical disciplines, and can confidently qualify complex job orders. 
• Technical Curiosity: A strong interest in technology and industry trends, with the ability to quickly grasp complex technical job requirements and translate them into effective talent searches.
• Advanced Headhunting Skills: Proven ability to source highly sought-after, passive technical talent using advanced Boolean strings, LinkedIn Recruiter, and specialized engineering networks or job boards.
• Consultative Screening: Experience conducting in-depth technical vetting to assess a candidate's practical project experience, certifications, and specialized software competencies.
• Analytical Selling: Ability to sell value-based staffing solutions to highly analytical decision-makers (Engineering Directors, VPs, and Project Managers) who require data-driven and precise communication.
• Solution-Oriented Mindset: Experience navigating complex, complete B2B sales cycle within the industrial, manufacturing sector.
• Time management and organizational skills
• Must be able to work in the office at least 2 days a week
• The position requires you to visit client sites located in areas where public transportation may not be available

What’s in it for you:

• Hybrid work environment
• Competitive base salary and bonus plan
• Wellness spending account and an ergonomic reimbursement program to equip your home office
• Randstad has been named one of Canada's Best Workplaces by Great Places to Work for more than 10 consecutive years, and one of the Best Workplaces for Women
• 3 weeks (15 days) of paid vacation during the first 12 months, plus additional care days
• Work in a fast-paced atmosphere, where every day is different and the challenges are varied
• The chance to progress within an authentic, supportive and growing organization
• A collaborative and participative leadership style

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Pay Rate: $ 55,000 - $ 105,000 Annually

The listed pay range includes base salary and, if the role is eligible, a reasonable estimate of expected variable commission pay potential. Note that commission varies based on performance, the successful and commission eligible candidate may earn amounts higher than this range.

At Randstad, we know employees that are cared for holistically have the confidence to bring their fullest potential to work, so we make investments in our people.

The pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including, as applicable, the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. Based on eligibility, a successful candidate's total compensation may include a variable pay plan including bonus(es) and/or commission(s). In setting compensation, Randstad complies with all local wage and hour laws.

In addition, Randstad offers rich learning and development opportunities, an RRSP, a health spending account, and comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance to uniquely fit your needs. Randstad also focuses on overall wellbeing with a personal spending account, an employee assistance program (EAP), a generous time off policy, and offers discounts on everything from cell phone plans to car purchases. A stock purchase plan is also offered through a Dutch foundation, Stichting Randstad Optiefonds.

Randstad uses artificial intelligence to help our recruiters screen, assess and select qualified talent for this role and others within our database. Although Randstad uses A.I. as a tool, candidate selection and hiring decisions are made by our employees.

This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to View email address on randstad.com to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.