Senior Recruiter

Millions look to us to progress their careers. We look to you.

Global, culturally diverse, inclusive, and innovative - welcome to AMS, where talent is our world. Over the last two decades, AMS has redefined the landscape of talent outsourcing and consulting. From pioneering the concept of RPO to continually revolutionising how organisations approach talent acquisition, AMS stands as a world leader in the industry.

Committed, engaged, and inspired, we feel a real sense of belonging, and all have one thing in common: a real passion for talent. Become part of this world and make a difference with us.

Our opportunity is your chance to play a crucial role in redefining the world of talent. Interested? Then we would like to talk to you!

The Senior Recruiter will support client hiring managers with filling their vacancies to target start dates, ensuring all quality thresholds and SLA/KPIs are met. They will deliver excellent recruitment services to the client in line with agreed service levels, acting as the custodian of candidate quality and the hiring manager experience, working in conjunction with colleagues in teams such as Sourcing and Administration.

Senior Recruiters will be aligned to high-touch client business units or stakeholder groups that require additional attention. This may involve more rounds of interviews, more data/insight-led consultation, more complex offer negotiation, intricate reward structures, or interfacing with more senior hiring managers. They will follow a high-touch workflow, investing more time at each stage of the recruitment process than a Recruiter.

This is a hybrid contract position based in either Toronto or Waterloo, with an expectation to work from the office one day per week. The contract is expected to be for an initial period of 3-6 months.

Salary range (CAD): $80,000 - $95,000 per year.

Key Responsibilities and Activities

Act as a Trusted Adviser

Build strong partnerships with Recruiters and Hiring Managers to deliver an excellent candidate and hiring manager experience. Lead recruiting discussions and be recognised as a thought leader in sourcing strategy.

Partner with sourcing and talent intelligence experts to develop effective strategies, using market insights to influence hiring outcomes from the start of the process.

Deliver high-quality candidate shortlists with accurate, complete information and clear recommendations to support informed hiring decisions.

Share candidate feedback, challenges, and successes with Recruiters and Hiring Managers, recommending adjustments to recruitment strategies (e.g., alternative locations, talent pools, job description updates).

Demonstrate innovative thinking and ongoing professional development to help clients hire top talent, including passive candidates.

Create and post compelling, accurate job adverts that strengthen the client brand and attract strong applicants.

Develop sourcing strategies using appropriate channels (e.g., Linked In, social media), adopting a proactive search approach for niche and specialist roles.

Use data to measure sourcing effectiveness, continuously refine strategies, and share successes and insights.

Engage candidates professionally across multiple channels (email, Linked In, phone), regularly headhunting specialist talent.

Gain insight into candidate skills, motivations, and career aspirations to inform selection decisions.

Maintain regular communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process and build long-term talent pools.

Present candidates accurately and compellingly to clients, advocating for diverse and bias-free selection processes.

Track progress, performance, and data in relevant systems.

Value Candidate Experience

Champion candidates through honest, meaningful career discussions that bring the client brand to life.

Ensure candidates feel supported and informed throughout the recruitment journey.

Build lasting relationships so candidates become long-term advocates, regardless of hiring outcomes.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following competencies:

• Proven recruitment experience within the financial services sector , with a strong understanding of specialized talent markets, industry-specific roles, and the unique hiring challenges within the industry, including experience recruiting across all levels from entry-level and early careers through senior and director-level positions, as well as hard-to-fill roles.
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