Senior Specialist, Executive Search COE (12 Month Contract)

Posting Start Date: 6/15/26

Job Type: PermanentWork Model: HybridReference code: 133648Primary Location: Toronto, ONAll Available Locations: Toronto, ON

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Have many careers in one Firm. Enjoy flexible, proactive, and practical benefits that foster a culture of well-being and connectedness. Learn from deep subject matter experts through mentoring and on the job coaching

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This is a great opportunity to play a role as we reimagine the talent acquisition function for the largest professional services organization in Canada. This role includes the build out of an executive search function to facilitate the success of Deloitte’s leadership talent strategy more effectively. The role is a combination of high touch senior stakeholder management, direct execution and delivery of executive level hiring mandates.

What will your typical day look like?

This role collaborates, influences, and engages with senior business leaders in Deloitte Canada to shape and execute executive search strategies that will further business objectives. Based on Industry & Offering expertise, this role drives search delivery, market research, preliminary candidate screening and identification, candidate & client Management, and candidate process documentation to ensure senior leader pipeline is in place for respective line(s) of business.

Partners with business leaders to provide world-class client service and guidance on all executive search matters Navigates relationships at every level within the Deloitte network to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing. Proven ability to use data and analytics to plan and execute professional-level executive searches in a matrixed organization. Experience in C-Suite/ executive leadership level industry and talent research and intelligence. Preliminary competency-based interview assessments, Leverages tools and assessments in measuring candidate suitability. Search Planning - Supports generation of a go-to-market strategy, including industry, company, and candidate ideas. Independently leads search execution and measures and monitors the effectiveness of the strategic search framework against target outcomes. Effectively presents key research findings with a focus on DEI, present progress and candidate reports to business stakeholders. Position and effectively articulate the Deloitte employment brand and manage continuous engagement with key leadership talent in the marketplace. Create structure and rigor around candidate management and experience and ensure a strong positive experience throughout the hiring process

About The Team

Our Talent Acquisition team stretches from coast to coast and partners with key stakeholders to bring the best possible talent to Deloitte. As part of this team, you will help shape how this function drives the executive search methodology for Deloitte Canada from strategy, identification, assessment, acquisition of internal and external executive talent. We have redesigned how best to help drive the growth of our business and this role will play a critical role in our success.

Enough About Us, Let’s Talk About You

You are someone with these required skills, experience and qualifications:

5+ years of experience in developing and executing candidate research methodologies and search strategies preferably for senior levels At least 3+ year of experience conducting preliminary competency-based interview assessments or 2+ years of experience in full cycle corporate executive recruiting. Minimum 2 years of applicant tracking system/CRM experience Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment with constantly changing priorities Create and execute multi-channel strategies to research and source candidates that meet client profile and/or building talent pools for current and future engagements

Total Rewards

The salary range for this position is $69,000 - $114,000, and individuals may be eligible to participate in our bonus program. Deloitte is fair and competitive when it comes to the salaries of our people. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries, sectors, targets, and levels. Our approach is grounded on recognizing people's unique strengths and contributions and rewarding the value that they deliver.

Our Total Rewards Package extends well beyond traditional compensation and benefit programs and is designed to recognize employee contributions, encourage personal wellness, and support firm growth. Along with a competitive base salary and variable pay opportunities, we offer a wide array of initiatives that differentiate us as a people-first organization. On top of our regular paid vacation days, some examples include: $4,000 per year for mental health support benefits, a $1,300 flexible benefit spending account, firm-wide closures known as "Deloitte Days", dedicated days of for learning (known as Development and Innovation Days), flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work structure.

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We are uniquely able to offer you new challenges and roles – and prepare you for them. We bring together people with unique experiences and talents, and we are the place to develop a lasting network of friends, peers, and mentors.

The next step is yours

At Deloitte, we are all about doing business inclusively – that starts with having diverse colleagues of all abilities. Deloitte encourages applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of communities across Canada. This includes, but is not limited to, people with disabilities, candidates from Indigenous communities, and candidates from the Black community in support of living our values, creating a culture of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and our commitment to our AccessAbility Action Plan, Reconciliation Action Plan and the BlackNorth Initiative.

We encourage you to connect with us at accessiblecareers@deloitte.ca if you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations) or indigenouscareers@deloitte.ca for any questions relating to careers for Indigenous peoples at Deloitte (First Nations, Inuit, Métis).

When you apply, we will review your application using Deloitte's Global Talent Standards to ensure a consistent recruitment experience. Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

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