Executive Search Recruiter

Toronto - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy and partnering every day to build connect power and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon you can count on:

Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we cant do it safely we dont do it at all.
Integrity. We lead by example with humility and courage.
Accountability. Were passionate about delivering on our commitments.
Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So we invest in our people just like they invest in us!

At Aecon we:

Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental emotional and physical well-being.
Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments through initiatives like Equity Diversity & Inclusion training our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
Are a leader in sustainable construction.With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement driven by the diversity expertise and teamwork of our people. Were always searching the globe for innovative collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

What is the Opportunity

Reporting to the Director Talent Acquisition the Executive Search Recruiter will lead and execute VP-level and other mission-critical searches across Aecon. This is an experienced individual contributor role focused on end-to-end executive recruitment market mapping and advisory partnership with senior leaders.

Key Responsibilities:

Executive & Critical Role Search

Lead end-to-end searches for VP level and other highly specialized or business-critical senior roles.
Partner closely with the executive team and senior stakeholders to define success profiles competencies and hiring strategies.
Manage confidential and high-stakes searches with discretion and professionalism.

Market Mapping & Talent Intelligence

Conduct deep market mapping and talent research for executive and niche roles.
Build and maintain long-term relationships with senior-level talent.
Provide insights on talent availability competitor landscapes and compensation trends.

Search Strategy

Design customized search strategies.
Act as a trusted advisor to leaders on executive hiring decisions trade-offs and timelines.
Influence role design and organizational structure when needed to attract top talent.

Assessment & Candidate Experience

Conduct in-depth executive interviews and assessments.
Ensure a high-touch best-in-class candidate experience.
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.
Help evolve executive recruiting best practices tools and processes.

Required Knowledge and Experience

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

What Success Looks Like

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 within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including women visible minorities Indigenous peoples persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA) and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecons AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation at the forefront of transformational change in trans...