Recruitment Consultant

Job summary

You will manage the full 360 recruitment cycle, from developing client relationships and winning assignments to headhunting and placing talented professionals. You are responsible for building a specialist portfolio through consistent delivery and market expertise.

Job details

Recruitment Consultant | Life Sciences Symbiotica | Downtown Montreal CAD $55,000–$65,000 base salary + uncapped commission On-target earnings: $100,000 in Year 1 | $150,000 in Year 2 Ambition deserves opportunity. Build your career with Symbiotica. Symbiotica is a specialist headhunting firm helping life sciences businesses build commercial, technical and leadership teams across North America and Europe. We’re expanding our Montreal team and looking for a commercially minded recruiter or sales professional who combines ambition with a commitment to excellent client service. The opportunity In this full 360 role, you’ll develop client relationships, win recruitment assignments and headhunt talented professionals. You’ll manage the process from the first conversation through to placement, building a specialist portfolio through market knowledge, mentorship and consistent delivery. You’ll join an ambitious specialist firm where your contribution is recognised, your ideas are heard and there is room to progress. Why Symbiotica? Ambition, rewarded. A competitive base salary and uncapped commission, with a clear connection between the business you generate and your earnings. A meritocratic culture. Your results, initiative and contribution shape your earnings and progression. As we grow, we want our strongest performers to grow with us. Incentives worth working towards. Performance rewards, including opportunities to earn incentive trips. Opportunities to travel. Develop relationships in an international industry, with opportunities for business travel. A downtown Montreal office. Work alongside an ambitious team in the heart of the city. Ongoing training and personalised coaching. Develop your expertise in business development, headhunting and negotiation. Serious investment in your success. Recruitment technology, research and outreach resources to support your performance. About you You have experience in recruitment, sales or business development and can demonstrate your ability to create opportunities and build relationships. You communicate confidently, enjoy opening conversations and follow through on your commitments. You’re motivated by commercial success and understand that lasting results depend on earning the trust of clients and candidates. Life sciences experience is welcome; curiosity and a willingness to develop specialist knowledge are essential. Apply with your CV or contact us for a confidential conversation. All figures are in CAD. On-target earnings include base salary and commission and depend on achieving performance targets.

What you’ll do

You will manage the full 360 recruitment cycle, from developing client relationships and winning assignments to headhunting and placing talented professionals. You are responsible for building a specialist portfolio through consistent delivery and market expertise.

Requirements

You must have experience in recruitment, sales, or business development with a proven ability to build relationships and create opportunities. Strong communication skills and a motivated, commercial mindset are essential for success in this role.

Benefits

• Uncapped commission
• Performance rewards
• Incentive trips
• Ongoing training
• Personalised coaching

Listed skills

• Recruitment · Preferred
• Account Management · Preferred
• Sales · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred
• Business development · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Recruitment
• Sales
• Business development
• Headhunting
• Client relationship management
• Negotiation
• Market knowledge
• Communication
• Lead generation
• Account management

Job areas

• Human Resources
• Sales
• Consulting
• Healthcare