Join the PEOPLEsource team

Position: Professional Search Consultant-IT Division

Position Purpose:
PEOPLEsource IT is proud to announce that we have grown and are looking for high achievers in various cities. Regardless of where you reside, we will find a location within a reasonable distance of your residence.

PEOPLEsource IT is a Canadian Information Technology recruiting and placement division within PEOPLEsource IT. The IT Professional Search Consultant is responsible for contract and permanent candidate recruitment and sales, proactively sourcing and attracting potential technology applicants and keeping the PEOPLEsource name at the forefront of the recruiting market. Technical knowledge and a sense of urgency will provide a customized top recruiting service to various business sectors.

Responsibilities:

Maintain and manage an automated database of qualified candidates to ensure that PEOPLEsource IT provides the highest quality candidates and timely service to all clients.
Identify inventory requirements by accessing the type of business of the client base, skill requirements of past orders, potential orders and information regarding clients future plans or projects requiring temporary and/or permanent staffing assistance.
Develop and maintain recruiting resources to fulfill inventory requirements and co-ordinate external recruitment activities such as school recruiting session, job fairs, etc.
Increase sales within existing client database and develop new opportunities through prospecting and telemarketing.
Pre-screen, interview and test all qualified applicants in accordance with PEOPLEsource standards and in compliance with Human Rights and other applicable Government Legislation.
Input candidate information into computer and update as appropriate.
Perform reference checks to verify candidate's experience and employment history.
Ensuring all employee files are complete and in compliance with quality initiatives.
Visit client and prospect premises to conduct Facility Tours to ensure understanding of environment and staffing nuances.
Ensure that all members of the team are immediately aware of candidates with exceptional skills that should be skill marketed.
Co-ordinate all newspaper advertising utilizing appropriate channels and guidelines. Tracking and provision of statistical report regarding response rate.
Obtain sales leads through head hunting, interviewing, referencing, skill marketing, resume review and the interview process.
Deliver a high level of customer service to permanent candidates that will serve to distinguish PEOPLEsource IT from its competition.
Recruiters must focus on "all round fit" for our clients and avoid bringing in people that don't meet our clients' basic requirements. Pre-screening of all applicants will ensure they possess the skills and attitude necessary for placement through PEOPLEsource IT.
Thorough PEOPLEsource IT orientation including the expectations set for PEOPLEsource IT permanent applicants. Stress importance of two-way communication.
Recommend reference checked employees with the necessary skills to perform the duties required - never compromising quality for expediency.
Review and maintain quality records.
Other duties as required.

Requirements:

Post Secondary Degree or Diploma in Business, Human Resources Management or equivalent
2+ years experience in a recruiting role, preferably in an IT capacity
Enthusiasm for technology
Superior communication, negotiating and customer service skills
Must be a quick learner and a creative thinker
Tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive and confidential issues
Ability to establish solid business relationships and to influence others
Strong business development skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Client focused and consultative approach to service delivery
Must possess excellent organizational/time management skills
Able to develop opportunities through prospecting and sales initiatives
Strong sense of pace and urgency
Experience in updating and maintaining records

Interested and qualified candidates are asked to email your resume to astepkoff@peoplesource.ca. Please indicate the job title in the subject line. Please also mention where you saw this posting.

For more information call:
Anna Stepkoff
Marketing Coordinator
PEOPLEsource Staffing Solutions
p. 416.640.9765
f. 416.646.5306
astepkoff@peoplesource.ca