Senior Recruitment Consultant VMS

Robertson & Company•Toronto, ON

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Robertson & Company is seeking an experienced Senior Recruitment Consultant to join our VMS Temporary Staffing Division in Markham. This is a senior, hands-on recruitment delivery role with mentoring responsibility and exposure to client leadership, designed for a high-performing recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced, consultative environment. In this role, you will lead full-cycle recruitment for VMS and professional placements, manage contractor and candidate relationships, and provide guidance to Recruiters and Recruitment Consultants. You will also act as a key escalation point and serve as backup to Recruitment Delivery and Client Services leadership as needed.

Requirements

Agency or corporate recruitment experience
Proven experience building and managing an onsite or contingent workforce of 40+ contractors
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to listen, influence, and manage diverse personalities
High energy, resilience, and persistence, with the ability to learn from setbacks
Strong ethics, accountability, and professional integrity
Naturally curious, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning
Creative, solution-focused approach to problem-solving
Strong negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize effectively
Team-first mindset with a drive to go above and beyond

Nice To Haves

Experience working in VMS or high-volume contract environments is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Source and attract candidates using a variety of creative and data-driven techniques
Build and maintain deep candidate networks within specialized market verticals
Conduct phone screens and in-depth interviews for active requirements and pipeline candidates
Create high-quality candidate summaries, assessments, and detailed database notes
Submit shortlists with clear value propositions to Client Services and VMS teams
Skill-market candidates internally to support both VMS and Professional Placement teams
Coordinate interviews, prepare and coach candidates, and conduct post-interview follow-ups
Negotiate offers and manage the onboarding process end-to-end
Act as the primary point of contact for candidates and contractors, resolving issues and managing expectations
Build long-term, trusted candidate relationships
Handle escalations and difficult conversations on behalf of the recruitment team
Ensure database accuracy and compliance requirements are consistently met
Conduct 360-degree references (manager, peer, stakeholder) to support candidate decisions, identify new talent, and surface sales leads
Execute due diligence and risk management requirements as needed
Mentor, coach, and train Recruiters and Recruitment Consultants
Provide technical guidance, market intelligence, and candidate feedback to Client Services Managers
Support new workflows, process improvements, and best practices
Assist with recruiter identification, retention, and development
Act as backup to the Manager, Recruitment Delivery and Client Services Managers, including client-facing support and meetings
Exceed coverage, quality, and placement targets
Operate with a consultative, service-excellence mindset while balancing speed and precision