Associate Recruitment Specialist with AIP Connect

Experience: 1–2 Years

Role Type: Full-Time

About AIP Connect

AIP Connect is a "refreshingly different" recruitment firm. We are born connectors who believe that behind every resume is a human story. We specialize in professional placements across a variety of industries and roles and move beyond algorithms to find the "authentic fit." We are looking for an ambitious Associate Recruitment Consultant who is ready to dive deep into the art of talent acquisition and client partnership.

 

The Role

This is a high-touch, developmental role designed for someone who wants to master the full recruitment lifecycle. You won't just be finding names; you will be crafting the narrative for candidates and helping clients build world-class teams. You will be mentored by senior leaders, moving from back-end research to front-end client strategy and workshop delivery.

Key Responsibilities

1. Talent Sourcing & Research

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  Market Mapping: Conduct deep-dive research into target industries to identify top-tier talent.



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  Sourcing Strategy: Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean strings, and our internal database to build diverse candidate pipelines.



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  Outreach: Craft personalized, high-conversion outreach messages that reflect AIP’s authentic and professional brand voice.

2. Candidate Lifecycle Management

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  Shadowing & Interviews: Participate in and shadow senior-led interviews to learn the AIP Method of behavioral assessment.



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  Candidate Prep: Coach candidates for client interviews, providing them with deep insights into company culture, technical expectations, and fit nuances.



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  Reference Management: Conduct thorough, insightful reference checks that add qualitative value to the candidate profile.



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  Presentations: Develop compelling Candidate Presentation decks for clients, highlighting not just skills, but the human reason why they are a match.

3. Client Advisory & Workshop Development

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  Workshop Creation: Assist in developing content and frameworks for client workshops (e.g., "Best Practices for Inclusive Hiring" or "Retention Strategies").



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  Insights Support: Gather market intelligence and salary data to help consultants advise clients on hiring trends.



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  Service Delivery: Ensure a seamless client experience from the initial brief through to the candidate’s first day.

Qualifications

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  Experience: 1–2 years of experience in recruitment, HR coordination, or a high-volume administrative/research role.



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  Research Savvy: You know how to dig. You are comfortable navigating LinkedIn and various digital tools to find hidden talent.



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  Communication: Exceptional storytelling and writing skills. You can write a candidate bio that makes a client want to meet them immediately.



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  Agility: You can pivot from a data-heavy research project to a high-energy candidate coaching session without missing a beat.



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  Education: Degree or Diploma in Business, HR, or a related field.

Why Join Us?

At AIP Connect, we invest in your growth. This role is a pathway to becoming a full-cycle Recruitment Consultant. You are not joining a commission environment but you are part of a team that is focused on delivering the best of the best. You will work in a culture that values integrity, resourcefulness, and "giving a shit." We don't just fill roles; we set people up for success.

$450,000 - $600,000 a year

Benefits and opportunity to earn bonus

AIP Connect believes in equal opportunity. Our recruitment consultants are committed to inclusive recruitment and selection practices and will not discriminate based on age, colour, ability, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Accessibility: If you need any accommodations during the interview process, please let us know.

Posted Salary: Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on job-related skills, relevant experience, education, and training. This range reflects base salary only and does not include eligibility for bonus program or other benefits.

For the most accurate and up-to-date details on this role, please refer directly to AIP Connect’s careers page, as third-party sites may not reflect current information.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.