Description of the company:

Axis Recruitment is a service-focused recruitment agency dedicated to providing an exceptional experience to both our clients and the candidates we work with. We are highly specialized in recruiting for roles within the built environment, and our dedicated team covers the focus areas of architecture, interior design, urban planning, landscape design, and construction. We separate ourselves through our industry knowledge, kindness, approachability, and hard work.

Why is this role open:

We are looking to add someone at a senior level to manage clients, do business development and recruitment. There is a gap in our team currently.

Responsibilities:

• Sourcing candidates using a variety of strategies, tools, and platforms.
• Conducting introductory phone interviews as well as all other screening activities such as references and portfolio/work samples review and coordination.
• Engage in mind-boggling conversations with architects, and match them with the perfect career opportunities. It's like playing Cupid but for careers.
• Coach and consult candidates on what opportunities would be best for their personal career growth based on their goals.
• Make good judgment calls - spot a future design superstar from a mile away.
• Assembling professional submission packages to represent candidates to our clients.
• Have an astute understanding of the clients/companies we represent.
• Continuously educate yourself on the architecture and design industry, trends, news, and competitive landscape.
• Weekly team meetings to discuss operations and strategy for meeting all of our client requirements.
• Run client meetings to gain an understanding of their business and requirements.
• Gather feedback from placed candidates on how work is going and provide performance feedback to them from their employer.
• Maintain candidate records through detailed note-taking and data integrity.
• Contribute to lead generation through sharing industry intel gained from candidate conversations.
• Do business development to bring in new clients such as attending networking events and cold reach out.

Must haves:

• 5+ years of experience working as either a recruiter at an agency, in an outbound sales position, or a KPI-driven customer service role.
• Experience working in the AEC industry, understanding and knowledge of the design industry.
• Strong verbal and written communication and a demonstrated ability to build relationships quickly.
• Bachelor's degree (technical field preferred).
• Desire to give back to the community and consult candidates that are new immigrants/new grads.

Nice-to-haves:

• French working proficiency.
• Network of clients and candidates in the industry.

RemoteAt Axis, we consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, colour, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any characteristic protected by law. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We don't post all of the open positions so you might be a fit for a different role!