Aecon Group Inc.

Executive Search Recruiter

Aecon Group Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Toronto • 🇨🇦 Canada

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Reporting to the Director, Talent Acquisition, the Executive Search Recruiter will lead and execute VP-level and other mission-critical searches across Aecon.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Conduct in-depth executive interviews and assessments.
  • Ensure a high-touch, best-in-class candidate experience.
  • Guide candidates through complex decision-making processes.
  • Partner with Talent Partners and HR leadership to align executive hiring with overall talent strategy.
  • Help evolve executive recruiting best practices, tools, and processes.

Requirements

  • 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.
Benefits
  • 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.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
executive recruitingexecutive searchmarket mappingtalent researchcandidate engagementexecutive interviewsassessment techniquessearch strategy designhigh-impact hiringconfidential search management
Soft skills
influencediscretionjudgmentprofessionalismconsultingcommunicationrelationship-buildingexecutive presencestrategic alignmentcandidate experience