Search Consultant (Technical and/or Executive)

Job summary

Lead retained searches by understanding client hiring needs, interviewing and evaluating candidates, and guiding research teams in sourcing talent. Prepare candidate reports, support offer development and negotiation, and build trusted relationships with clients and candidates across climate technology and deep technology sectors.

Job details

Search Consultant (Technical and/or Executive) Location: (Remote) Anywhere in Canada Contract Type: Contract-to-Permanent About Us Berkner Group is one of the fastest-growing, most highly regarded recruiting firms in the Cleantech space. We help build winning teams for innovative, mission-driven companies, specifically in the Renewable Energy, Electric Mobility, Energy Efficiency, Advanced Energy Storage, GridTech, Low-Carbon Fuels & Cement, Hydrogen, Industrial Biotech & Green Chemistry, Carbon Removal, Sustainable AgTech, Circular Economy & Advanced Materials, Robotics & Autonomy, and other emerging Climate Technologies. We strive to embody innovation, integrity, effectiveness, and enjoyment in everything we do! All of our work is retained, so we operate as an extension of our client's teams and we develop close, collegial working relationships with the brilliant technologists, executives, and investors we serve. By finding and recruiting world-class, emotionally intelligent engineers and executives for mission-driven, high-impact companies, we're enjoying interesting, challenging work while helping to make the world more sustainable and healthy. We're based just north of San Francisco but are a permanently remote team and we are looking to add to our team in Canada. About the Role As a Search Consultant, you will lead and execute retained searches by deeply understanding client objectives, quickly grasping emerging technologies, and assessing talent through a curiosity-driven interviewing approach. You’ll collaborate directly with clients, build trusted relationships with candidates, and work hand-in-hand with our research and administrative teams to deliver a seamless and thoughtful search experience. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a remote setting, values clear communication, and enjoys contributing to a positive, collaborative team dynamic. What You’ll Be Doing Partnering directly with clients to understand their hiring needs and maintain an ongoing, collaborative relationship Interviewing and evaluating candidates using a thoughtful, curiosity-driven approach Guiding and supporting research teams in sourcing top-tier candidates Preparing high-quality candidate submission reports for clients Assisting clients with offer development and negotiation Quickly learning and understanding clients’ emerging technologies across the Climate Tech and Deep Tech sectors Representing Berkner Group with professionalism, empathy, and clear communication What We’re Looking For A strong academic background (BS, MS, MBA, or PhD) paired with experience in executive recruiting or a relevant business field (e.g., operations, HR, sales, business development, nonprofit development) Experience in one or more sectors we cover, such as Renewable Energy, Electric Mobility, Energy Efficiency, Advanced Energy Storage, GridTech, Low-Carbon Fuels & Cement, Hydrogen, Industrial Biotech & Green Chemistry, Carbon Removal, Sustainable AgTech, Circular Economy & Advanced Materials, Robotics & Autonomy, and other emerging Climate Technologies. Experience working with startups, whether in-house or via an agency Ability to quickly understand new and innovative technologies Strong written and verbal communication skills A positive, team-oriented mindset with the ability to balance urgency and diplomacy High energy, a strong work ethic, and enthusiasm for recruiting Comfort working in a remote environment The ability to maintain at least some overlap with Pacific Time hours Authorization to work in Canada A professional Zoom or virtual work environment Excitement about joining a growing company with significant long-term career potential A well-presented, clearly written professional profile This is an internal position with The Berkner Group. If you were contacted by The Berkner Group, please reply to the person who contacted you. If you are applying to a job posting, please email your resume and a brief introduction to careers@berknergroup.com. Please include your name and the title for this position (“[Your name] — Berkner Group - Search Consultant - 4RRXW8V7”) in the subject line of your email. We look forward to hearing from you!

What you’ll do

Lead retained searches by understanding client hiring needs, interviewing and evaluating candidates, and guiding research teams in sourcing talent. Prepare candidate reports, support offer development and negotiation, and build trusted relationships with clients and candidates across climate technology and deep technology sectors.

Requirements

Candidates should have a strong academic background and experience in executive recruiting or a relevant business field, along with experience in a covered sector and with startups. They should communicate effectively, learn new technologies quickly, work collaboratively in a remote setting with some Pacific Time overlap, and be authorized to work in Canada.

Listed skills

• written communication · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Executive Recruiting
• Retained Search
• Candidate Interviewing
• Candidate Evaluation
• Client Relationship Management
• Talent Sourcing
• Candidate Report Writing
• Offer Development
• Negotiation
• Technology Assessment
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Relationship Building
• Research Team Guidance
• Remote Collaboration

Job areas

• Human Resources
• Management & Leadership
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Energy
• Sales