Senior Recruitment Consultant VMS

Roberts on & Company is seeking an experienced  Senior 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 and  maintain deep 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,  identify new talent, and surface sales leads  

• Execute due diligence and risk management requirements as needed  

• Mentor, coach, and train Recruiters and Recruitment Consultants  

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

• Support new workflows, process improvements, and best practices  

• Assist with 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 Join  Robertson & Company ? 

At Robertson & Company , our mandate is simple — to provide  top ‑ tier talent to our clients and exceptional career opportunities to our candidates while ensuring the right fit for both. With  nearly three decades of experience and offices across North America, we have built our reputation on trust,  long ‑ term relationships, and delivery excellence. O ur  expertise spans Temporary, Contract, and Permanent placements across Finance, Accounting, Administrative & Clerical, Office Operations, Contact Centre, and Technology.  

A Modern,  Tech ‑ Enabled Search Environment  

• AI ‑ driven capabilities  

• Automation and CRM intelligence (Bullhorn) 

• Process ‑ driven recruitment delivery within VMS programs.  

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

  Compensation & Benefits  

• Competitive salary  

• 100%  employer ‑ paid benefits (medical, dental, vision, wellness, prescriptions) 

• 100%  employer ‑ matched GRSP program  

• Development, coaching, and a  high ‑ performance team environment  

• Hybrid workspace in  Markham  

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

How to Apply  

If you are a motivated professional looking to support a  high ‑ performing VMS recruitment team, please  submit your resume outlining your qualifications and relevant experience.  

Robertson & Company is 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.