Senior Recruiter

Talent Harbour is not a typical recruiting firm.

We are an operator-led talent platform with aggressive growth plans; scaling organically and through acquisitions across Canada and into the U.S. We are backed by entrepreneurs who have built some of the fastest-growing companies in this country.

We work with businesses of all sizes, from founder-led companies to large enterprises, to solve high-stakes people challenges. We operate on both a retained and contingent basis depending on the client and mandate.

We are looking for a recruiter who wants to be part of building something, not just filling roles.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is a senior, client-facing recruitment role with a warm book of business from day one. You will not be cold-starting from zero. There are established client relationships ready for you to inherit and grow.

You will own full-cycle searches across Sales, HR, Executive and C-Suite, Operations, Finance, and Engineering; mid-level through to VP and C-suite mandates. You will develop new business over time and be rewarded generously for what you produce.

If you are ambitious, accountable, and ready to work somewhere that genuinely invests in your growth, this is worth your attention.

COMPENSATION

$50,000 – $350,000

We offer two structures depending on what works for you:

• Commission-only at an industry-leading rate. -For experienced billers who want maximum upside with no ceiling.
• Base salary plus commission with draw options available, for the right candidate.

Your structure is agreed upon based on your experience and billing history. High performers earn at the top end. There is no ceiling.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Own full-cycle searches across Sales, HR, Executive and C-Suite, Operations, Finance, and Engineering roles.
• Manage and grow existing client relationships; warm accounts from day one.
• Develop new client business through outreach, networking, and referrals over time.
• Build strong candidate pipelines through proactive sourcing and market mapping.
• Leverage AI tools to work faster and deliver better results for clients.
• Hit monthly and quarterly billing targets with full visibility on performance.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• Minimum 3 years of full-cycle agency recruitment experience, this is non-negotiable.
• A billing history you are proud of and comfortable talking about openly.
• Experience placing mid-level to senior and executive roles across multiple industries.
• Actively using AI tools in your recruitment process today.
• Strong Recruiter and ATS proficiency.
• Local to Metro Vancouver; must be able to commute to Burnaby or Port Moody area. This role is ideally based in office. Hybrid arrangements considered for the right candidate.
• High personal accountability; you perform without being micromanaged.

WHY TALENT HARBOUR

1. Led by award-winning entrepreneurs who have scaled some of the fastest-growing companies in Canada. You will have direct access to that experience and real mentorship opportunities.
2. Substantial growth plans through acquisitions and organic scaling. Joining now means joining at the right time.
3. Warm client base from day one. Real business, not a cold start.
4. Uncapped earnings. We structure compensation to reward performance, not cap it.
5. AI-forward team. We invest in tools so you can move faster and bill more.
6. A-player culture. High standards, genuine accountability, real upside.
7. Clear path into leadership as we scale nationally.

WHEN YOU APPLY

Please be ready to share the following:

• How many years of agency recruitment experience do you have?
• What was your average number of placements per month in your most recent role?
• What was your average annual billing over the past 12 months?
• How are you currently using AI tools in your recruitment process?

If this is not the right move for you but you know someone it could suit, we would appreciate the introduction.