Bilingual Senior Recruitment Professional - Permanent - 19257

About The Opportunity

Our client, a well‑established and highly respected professional services firm, is seeking a Bilingual Consultant or Senior Consultant to join its collaborative Ottawa team supporting executive search mandates across Canada. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced recruitment professional looking to build a long‑term career in executive search. Working alongside experienced Partners and Consultants, you will play a key role in delivering senior‑level recruitment mandates for clients across the public, private, and not‑for‑profit sectors. You'll have the opportunity to develop strong client relationships, contribute to business development initiatives, and work on high‑profile leadership searches while enjoying a collaborative, values‑driven culture that promotes professional growth and work‑life balance.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Senior Consultants and Practice Partners to deliver executive search mandates from initiation through completion.
• Develop search strategies and conduct targeted industry and market research.
• Source, engage, and assess executive‑level candidates through proactive outreach and networking.
• Conduct in‑depth candidate interviews and evaluations.
• Prepare candidate assessments, search updates, and client reports.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates and clients throughout the recruitment process.
• Support client meetings and participate in search strategy discussions.
• Monitor search progress and provide regular updates to internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and help identify future client opportunities.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Canada to support national search projects as required.
• Manage multiple concurrent search assignments while maintaining exceptional service standards.

About You

• Minimum of 3-5 years of full‑cycle recruitment experience, preferably within executive search, search firms, or senior‑level recruitment.
• Proven ability to manage complex recruitment projects independently.
• Experience sourcing and assessing senior‑level or specialized talent.
• Strong research, interviewing, and candidate assessment skills.
• Exceptional relationship‑building and communication abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong business acumen, professional presence, and attention to detail.
• A proactive, self‑directed approach with a genuine interest in building a career in executive search.
• Proficiency with CRM or applicant tracking systems; Salesforce experience is considered an asset.
• Post‑secondary education or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Fluency in both English and French (spoken and written).

About the Job

• Work Arrangement: Hybrid — 2-3 days per week in the downtown Ottawa office.
• Salary: $80,000 to $100,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
• Job Type: Permanent, Full‑Time.
• Language Requirements: Bilingual (English & French).

Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.