Executive Search Recruiter

Executive Search Recruiter – Aecon Group Inc.

Join Aecon, Canada’s leading infrastructure developer, where our core values of Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, and Sustainability guide everything we do. We are looking for an experienced Executive Search Recruiter to lead and execute high‑impact searches for VP‑level and other mission‑critical roles across the organization.

• Executive & Critical Role Search – Lead end‑to‑end searches for VP‑level and other highly specialized senior roles, partnering closely with executive leadership to define success profiles and hiring strategies.
• Market Mapping & Talent Intelligence – Conduct deep market mapping and talent research, maintain long‑term relationships with senior‑level talent, and provide insights on availability, competitor landscapes, and compensation trends.
• Search Strategy – Design customized search strategies, advise leaders on hiring decisions, trade‑offs, and timelines, and influence role design and organizational structure when necessary.
• Assessment & Candidate Experience – Conduct in‑depth executive interviews and assessments, ensure a high‑touch, best‑in‑class experience, and guide candidates through complex decision‑making processes.
• Collaboration & Process Excellence – Partner with Talent Partners and HR leadership to align executive hiring with overall talent strategy, and evolve recruiting best practices, tools, and processes.

• 6+ years of experience in executive recruiting or executive search (in‑house, search firm, or hybrid).
• Proven success leading VP‑level and senior leadership searches with deep expertise and ownership of complex hiring efforts.
• Deep experience in market mapping, talent research, and passive candidate engagement.
• Strong executive presence, influence ability, and high level of discretion, judgment, and professionalism.
• Excellent consulting, communication, and relationship‑building skills.
• Bilingual in English and French is an asset.

• Consistent delivery of high‑quality executive hires.
• Strong, trusted relationships with senior leaders.
• Robust executive talent pipelines for current and future needs.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds—including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals—and are committed to providing accommodations throughout the hiring process.

• Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job Function:
  Human Resources
• Industry: Construction