Salary: 60-75K base salary plus uncapped commissions
Location & Language:
Ottawa, ON (Bilingual - English/French, written and spoken)
Toronto or Ottawa, ON (Unilingual - English, written and spoken)
Background Check Requirement: Criminal Record Check and References

About the Opportunity

We are excited to be growing our IT Services, Private & Broader Public Sector Staffing Division and are seeking two relationship-driven IT Recruitment Partners to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced IT recruitment professional who is passionate about building long-term relationships and delivering top-tier talent solutions. In this role, you will focus on developing and nurturing loyal candidate networks while identifying and recruiting qualified mid-to-senior level IT professionals across a diverse range of industries, including the Broader Public Sector. Beyond this, what’s important in joining our team is that you bring your “A game” every day with a growth-mindset, operating ethically and consultatively, while contributing to our company culture and to the community at large.

This role will rely on your instincts to understand our clients’ roles and requirements, and our candidates’ career objectives, qualifications and skills. It will call on your superb customer service skills to bring all parties together and to treat others with respect and care. This position requires strong recruitment skills on the phone, in person, and in written presentation.

What’s In It for You

You’ll join a people-first organization that believes in flexibility, learning, and career growth. This is a workplace that values mentorship, open collaboration, and celebrating individual contributions.

You can expect competitive compensation and benefits, flexibility, and clear career pathing opportunities supported by ongoing coaching and access to experienced leaders who want to see you succeed.

Your Responsibilities
Your main responsibilities will include but may not be limited to the following:

• Building strong relationships with mid-senior skilled IT job seekers
• Sourcing, screening and presenting top qualified candidates
• Posting ads and actively searching for talent in our in-house database and on several online resumes banks
• Conducting a high volume of virtual interviews
• Attending career fairs, networking events and contractor appreciation socials
• Providing consultative advice to candidates on hiring processes, compensation, termination, and other HR topics
• Updating candidate files with a goal to locate and place available candidates, generate leads, and contribute to candidate-marketing activities
• Completing reference checks and verifying credentials as required
• Anticipating hiring needs by proactively building a pipeline of candidates with high-demand skill sets, ensuring a continuous and efficient recruitment process
• Taking the initiative to identify and generate leads through various channels, including professional networks, candidate interviews/screen calls, social media, and industry events
• Monitoring and analyzing competitor recruitment strategies, identifying best practices and areas for improvement
• Demonstrating a solutions-oriented mindset when faced with recruitment challenges, offering creative and effective solutions

Skills and Qualifications

• 1+ years of IT recruitment or staffing experience required
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with bilingualism in French considered a strong asset
• Focused on driving client/candidate success and delivering the ultimate experience
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities quickly
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment, meeting tight deadlines
• Natural curiosity about people, their backgrounds and experience
• Passion for creating and fostering new relationships
• You are a driven professional who is self-motivated for achieving and exceeding individual and team goals
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Knowledge of and experience with recruiting practices, candidate process management, behavioural interviewing skills and assessment techniques preferred
• Technical aptitude in the use of business software and Microsoft Office Suite 
• College or University education considered a strong asset
• Ability to work onsite in downtown Ottawa or downtown Toronto office a minimum of 1 day/week for the initial 6 months 

Why Partner with Altis

If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.

This posting is for an open opportunity.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.