Permanent Recruitment Consultant

Job summary

Manage the full 360-degree recruitment cycle, including business development and candidate sourcing. Build proactive relationships with clients and act as a trusted advisor within a specific vertical.

Job details

About the Role Drake International is continuing to expand, and we're looking for experienced end to end permanent placement recruiters to join the team across Canada. What You'll Do Generate a consistent pipeline of new job orders across your vertical/territory Own the full 360 cycle: business development, candidate sourcing, interview management, offer negotiation, and closing Build direct, proactive relationships with clients, both existing accounts and new business Become a trusted advisor to clients and candidates in your space Stay close to your market, tracking hiring trends and movement, and turn that insight into new business What You Bring A proven track record of success in permanent placement / executive search recruitment Experience running a full 360 recruitment desk, from business development through close A history of prospecting, negotiating, and closing business with multi-level contacts Sharp customer service and negotiation instincts, with a real sense of urgency Strong written and verbal communication skills Why Drake Choose your specialty: pick the vertical you want to own and build the desk you actually want to run Two ways up: defined growth tracks whether you want to keep billing or move into leadership, without having to pick one to progress Hybrid: flexibility to work the way you work best Direct access to senior leadership: a small, experienced Executive Leadership Team that's been in the seat and is close to the business to help you succeed. A brand with runway: room to grow as the business does. About Drake International Founded in 1951, Drake International is a global talent and workforce solutions company with 70+ offices across 16 countries. In Canada, Drake operates 21 branches delivering permanent, temporary, and contract recruitment alongside HR advisory, talent management, and career transition services across more than 17 industries. Our purpose is simple: connecting people, with purpose. As Drake continues to expand, this posting covers both newly created roles and current openings on our team. Equal Opportunity & Accessibility Drake International is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, age, disability, or any other protected ground. If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. AI Usage For this position, Drake International does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants. All candidate review, selection decisions and communications are made by our recruitment team.

What you’ll do

Manage the full 360-degree recruitment cycle, including business development and candidate sourcing. Build proactive relationships with clients and act as a trusted advisor within a specific vertical.

Requirements

Proven track record of success in permanent placement or executive search recruitment. Experience running a full 360 recruitment desk with strong negotiation and communication skills.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Permanent Placement
• Executive Search
• Business Development
• Candidate Sourcing
• Interview Management
• Offer Negotiation
• Closing
• Prospecting
• Customer Service
• Communication Skills

Job areas

• Human Resources
• Sales
• Consulting