Bilingual Recruiter

Job summary

Conduct interviews and assess candidates in English and French, source and screen applicants, and manage communications and scheduling across 10–12 or more concurrent requisitions. Partner with talent acquisition specialists, hiring managers, and internal stakeholders; maintain accurate records in iCIMS and track recruitment activity and hiring metrics.

Job details

Bilingual Recruiter | 2-Month Contract | Hybrid | Toronto, ON Contract: October 19, 2026 - December 23, 2026 (Potential Extension) Schedule: Full-Time | 35 Hours Weekly Location: Toronto, ON Work Model: Hybrid (2 days onsite until Nov 11, then 4 days onsite) Industry: Professional Services / Legal Services Rate: $32-$35/hr The Opportunity Our client, a leading professional services organization, is seeking a Bilingual Recruiter (English/French) to join their Talent Acquisition team on a contract basis. This position will support a busy recruitment function responsible for hiring corporate and legal support professionals across the organization. The successful candidate will conduct bilingual candidate interviews, coordinate recruitment processes, manage candidate communications, and partner with Talent Acquisition Specialists to deliver a high-quality recruitment experience. This opportunity is ideal for a recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys speaking with candidates daily, and has experience managing multiple requisitions simultaneously. Key Responsibilities: Conduct virtual interviews and candidate assessments in both English and French. Support Talent Acquisition Specialists throughout the recruitment lifecycle. Manage candidate communications and interview scheduling. Screen and assess candidates against role requirements. Source qualified candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, and networking channels. Manage multiple active requisitions simultaneously (10-12+ open positions). Provide an exceptional candidate experience throughout the hiring process. Maintain accurate candidate records and recruitment activity within iCIMS. Coordinate recruitment activities with hiring managers and internal stakeholders. Support recruitment efforts for positions including: Legal Assistants Legal Administrative Assistants Document Specialists Billing / E-Billing Specialists Corporate and professional services support roles Track recruitment pipeline activity and hiring metrics. Meet weekly recruitment and interview targets. What You Bring: 4+ years of recruitment, talent acquisition, or corporate recruiting experience. Fluency in both English and French (spoken and written). Strong experience conducting virtual interviews and candidate assessments. Proven full-cycle recruitment experience. Experience sourcing candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter and other platforms. Ability to manage multiple concurrent requisitions in a fast-paced environment. Experience working within a professional services organization. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), ideally iCIMS. Excellent organizational and time-management skills. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment. Preferred Qualifications: Recruitment experience within a law firm or legal environment. Experience hiring Legal Assistants, Law Clerks, Billing Specialists, or similar support professionals. Exposure to recruitment reporting and KPI tracking. Experience supporting high-volume hiring initiatives. What We Are Looking For: The ideal candidate is a proactive recruiter who enjoys building relationships and driving recruitment processes forward. They are highly organized, comfortable working with urgency, and confident conducting interviews in both English and French. Success in this role will come from: Strong interview and assessment skills High energy and sense of urgency Team-first mentality Ability to work under tight timelines Professional and polished communication style What You Need to Do Now: If you are a bilingual recruitment professional with experience managing full-cycle recruitment in a fast-paced environment, we would like to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration. Thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. This posting represents an existing vacancy within the organization. AI may be used to screen, assess or select applicants for the position.

What you’ll do

Conduct interviews and assess candidates in English and French, source and screen applicants, and manage communications and scheduling across 10–12 or more concurrent requisitions. Partner with talent acquisition specialists, hiring managers, and internal stakeholders; maintain accurate records in iCIMS and track recruitment activity and hiring metrics.

Requirements

Requires at least four years of recruitment or talent acquisition experience, fluency in spoken and written English and French, and proven full-cycle recruiting experience. Candidates should have experience with virtual interviews, sourcing platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS tools (ideally iCIMS), and managing multiple requisitions; professional services or legal-sector experience is preferred.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Full-Cycle Recruitment
• Bilingual Interviewing
• Candidate Assessment
• Candidate Sourcing
• LinkedIn Recruiter
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• iCIMS
• Requisition Management
• Candidate Communication
• Interview Scheduling
• Stakeholder Management
• Recruitment Reporting
• KPI Tracking
• Organizational Skills
• Time Management
• English and French Fluency

Job areas

• Human Resources
• Legal
• Administrative

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