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Vasyl G.

Toronto, Canada

$40/hr
4.9
41 jobs

I'm an HR recruiter who turns hiring headaches into hiring wins. Need an IT recruiter who actually delivers? I've helped tech companies cut time-to-hire by 32-46% while improving candidate quality - not sacrificing it. What I do as a Recruiter🎯 As your IT recruiting and talent sourcing partner, I handle everything from LinkedIn recruiting to executive search. I'm a headhunter and talent acquisition specialist who fills engineering, product, C-level, and go-to-market roles for Web3, SaaS, fintech, blockchain, and cybersecurity companies worldwide. My recruiter approach combines aggressive candidate sourcing with a systematic process. I function as your virtual assistant for recruitment operations - managing sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer negotiation, and onboarding. This recruiter doesn't just send resumes and vanish. Services & Recruitment Expertise 💼 📌IT Recruiting & Technical Talent Sourcing: As your dedicated Talent Sourcer, Recruiter, HR and Headhunter, I build industry-specific candidate pipelines through advanced LinkedIn recruiting, Boolean search mastery, competitor mapping, and community infiltration. My talent acquisition strategies reach passive candidates your competitors miss. 📌Full-Cycle Recruitment Management: Beyond candidate sourcing, I coordinate interviews, conduct video prescreens, align stakeholders, and maintain weekly pipeline monitoring. Think recruiter + virtual assistant + HR partner in one. 📌Executive Search & Leadership Hiring: When recruiting senior talent, I bring headhunter-level discretion and sophisticated compensation negotiation. My executive search methodology targets CTOs, VPs of Engineering, Chief Product Officers, and technical founders with proven scaling experience. 📌Interview Calibration & Hiring Process Optimization: This recruiter builds standardized assessment protocols, ensuring consistent evaluation criteria across your team. Better interview-to-offer ratios through systematic talent acquisition, not guesswork. Real Recruiter Results 📊 My IT recruiting and talent sourcing track record: ⚡ 46% faster hiring velocity for precision equipment tech company (3 placements) ⚡ 33% time-to-hire improvement for data security software firm ⚡ 32% faster closes for advertising tech platform ⚡ 21-day average fill time across concurrent recruitment engagements ⚡ Built a sustainable hiring infrastructure enabling 10x growth scalability These numbers come from disciplined recruiter execution - aggressive candidate sourcing, relentless LinkedIn recruiting, and headhunter persistence regardless of market difficulty. Technical Recruiting Specializations 🚀 Engineering Roles: As an IT recruiter specializing in technical talent sourcing, I fill full-stack developers, blockchain engineers, protocol architects, DevOps specialists, security researchers, and technical co-founders. Product & Growth: My recruiting expertise covers product managers, growth marketers, agile coaches, business development leaders, and go-to-market executives. Executive Search: When you need C-level talent acquisition, I, as a headhunter, deliver, targeting leadership with proven track records in competitive markets. How I Work as Your Recruiter 🤝 I integrate as your embedded talent sourcer and HR Recruiter, not a distant vendor. You get weekly pipeline reviews, proactive problem-solving, and transparent candidate sourcing metrics. My LinkedIn recruiting, interview coordination, and offer management run seamlessly alongside your internal recruitment team. As both recruiter and virtual assistant for recruitment operations, I handle the administrative burden - job descriptions, ATS management, candidate experience, hiring analytics - so your leadership focuses on evaluation and selection. Why Choose Me As An IT Recruiter? ✨ Specialized Headhunter Focus: I'm not a generalist recruiter dabbling in IT recruiting. I exclusively serve tech companies competing for scarce technical talent. My candidate sourcing channels reflect years of relationship-building in specific communities. Complete Talent Acquisition Ownership: You're hiring a recruiter who owns the entire process -assessment design, interview calibration, reference checks, offer negotiation, closing support. Not just LinkedIn profiles dumped in your inbox. Speed Meets Quality: My talent sourcing balances headhunter urgency with thorough evaluation. Aggressive recruitment timelines don't compromise candidate quality. Every engagement maintains the same standard of excellence. Long-Term HR Partnership: Post-hire, I support onboarding and provide replacement guarantees. This recruiter relationship extends beyond signatures into an ongoing talent acquisition partnership. Ready to Hire Smarter? 💪 If your hiring velocity lags expectations, if candidate sourcing produces generic applicants, or if you lack a dedicated recruiter, let's fix it. Your competition already has its recruiter advantage. Time to build yours. 🎯

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  • Internet Recruiting
  • Candidate Interviewing
  • IT Recruiting
  • Recruiting
  • Resume Screening
  • LinkedIn Recruiting
  • Staff Recruitment & Management
  • Boolean Search
  • Recruiting Process Consulting
  • Human Resource Management
  • Job Posting
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  • Applicant Tracking Systems
  • Administrative Support
  • Data Entry
  • Lead Generation
  • Personnel Selection
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Akriti J.

Brampton, Canada

$35/hr
5.0
63 jobs

🏆 Expert-Vetted Technical Recruiter | Global Hiring for Scale & Speed I Turn Hiring Headaches into Hiring Wins Looking for an IT recruiter who actually delivers?I help tech companies cut time-to-hire by 32–46% while improving candidate quality—not sacrificing it. I’m a hands-on IT Recruiter, Talent Sourcer, and Headhunter who partners with fast-growing tech companies to hire the right talent, faster. What I Do 🎯 As your IT recruiting and talent acquisition partner, I manage the entire hiring lifecycle—from sourcing hard-to-find candidates to closing offers and supporting onboarding. I recruit globally for: - Engineering & Technical Roles - Product & Growth - Leadership & Executive (C-level, VP, Founders) Industries I specialize in include SaaS, Web3, fintech, blockchain, cybersecurity, and emerging tech. This isn’t resume dumping. I operate as an embedded recruiter who owns outcomes. My Recruiting Approach ⚙️ I combine aggressive candidate sourcing with a structured, repeatable hiring process. Think of me as: - Recruiter - Talent Sourcer - HR Partner - Recruitment Operations VA - all in one. I handle sourcing, screening, interview coordination, stakeholder alignment, offer negotiation, ATS management, and candidate experience—so your team stays focused on decision-making, not logistics. Services & Expertise 💼 🔹 IT Recruiting & Technical Talent Sourcing I build high-quality pipelines using advanced LinkedIn recruiting, Boolean search, competitor mapping, and niche community sourcing—reaching passive candidates your competitors never see. 🔹 Full-Cycle Recruitment Management From first outreach to signed offer, I manage interviews, conduct video prescreens, track pipelines, and provide weekly progress updates. 🔹 Executive Search & Leadership Hiring For senior and C-level roles, I bring headhunter-level discretion, market insight, and strong compensation negotiation—targeting leaders with proven scaling experience. 🔹 Hiring Process Optimization I help standardize interview frameworks and assessment criteria, improving interview-to-offer ratios and reducing hiring friction. Proven Recruiting Results 📊 - 46% faster hiring for a precision equipment tech company (3 placements) - 33% reduction in time-to-hire for a data security software firm - 32% faster closes for an ad-tech platform - 21-day average fill time across concurrent roles - Built scalable hiring infrastructure to support 10x growth These results come from disciplined execution—not luck. Roles I Specialize In 🚀 1. Engineering & Technical -Full-stack developers -Blockchain & protocol engineers -DevOps & security specialists -Technical founders & architects 2. Product & Growth -Product managers -Growth & performance marketers -GTM leaders & agile coaches 3. Executive Search -CTOs, VPs of Engineering -CPOs, Heads of Product -Technical and scaling-stage founders How I Work 🤝 I integrate directly with your team as an embedded recruiter, not a distant vendor. You get: - Weekly pipeline reviews - Transparent sourcing metrics - Proactive problem-solving - Strong candidate experience management Post-hire, I support onboarding and offer replacement guarantees where applicable. Why Work With Me? ✨ 1. Specialized Focus I don’t dabble in tech recruiting—I live in it. 2. End-to-End Ownership I own the entire hiring process, not just sourcing. 3. Speed Without Compromise Fast hiring, high standards, zero shortcuts. 4. Long-Term Partnership I build hiring systems, not one-off placements. Ready to Hire Smarter? 💪 If your hiring is slow, your pipeline is weak, or your team lacks dedicated recruiting capacity—it’s fixable. Your competitors already have a recruiting edge. Let’s build yours. 🎯

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  • Internet Recruiting
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  • IT Recruiting
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  • Boolean Search
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Edem K.

Toronto, Canada

$40/hr
5.0
3 jobs

I help companies quickly build pipelines of qualified technical and leadership candidates — not just profiles, but candidates who are responsive, relevant, and ready to interview. With 13+ years of experience across Canada, the U.S., and Europe, I specialize in direct sourcing and headhunting for hard-to-fill roles in engineering, SaaS, and leadership hiring. I’m a bilingual (EN/FR) recruiter and leverage a network of 20,000+ LinkedIn professionals across North America and EMEA to accelerate outreach and engagement. What I deliver: • Consistent pipeline of pre-qualified candidates (weekly) • Targeted sourcing using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and niche channels • Candidates assessed for both technical fit and communication (client-facing readiness) • Clear shortlists with structured summaries (skills, motivation, availability) If you need reliable sourcing support to move roles forward quickly, I can start immediately.

  • Candidate Management
  • Recruiting
  • French
  • Recruiting Process Consulting
  • HR & Recruiting Software
  • Sourcing
  • Boolean Search
  • English
  • LinkedIn Recruiting
  • Executive Search
  • Applicant Tracking Systems
  • Workday
Lipika D.

Halifax, Canada

$40/hr
4.9
32 jobs

With over 14 years of diverse experience in HR & Recruitment consulting, as well as reverse recruiting, I bring a strategic, tech-enabled, and people-focused approach to hiring and career development. I’ve partnered with startups, enterprises, and government organizations worldwide, delivering top-tier recruitment solutions, HR process optimization, and career support services tailored to both individual and organizational needs. I leverage AI-powered recruitment and HR tools to enhance efficiency, improve candidate quality, and streamline workflows. I also specialize in the implementation and customization of HRIS and ATS platforms such as BambooHR, Workday, Zoho Recruit, and Workable, helping clients automate processes and build scalable HR infrastructures. Whether you're looking to build a high-performing team, optimize HR operations, implement ATS/HRIS systems, or advance your career, I can help. 🔍 Industries Covered: Startups | Tech | Healthcare | Finance | Construction | Government | Education | Retail | Manufacturing | Insurance 💡 What I Offer: -Strategic talent sourcing and headhunting (AI-assisted tools for precision hiring) -HR consulting, process audits, and ATS/HRIS implementation -Reverse recruiting and job search support -Professional resume & cover letter writing (ATS-friendly) -LinkedIn profile optimization & personal branding -Employer branding and hiring consultation Let’s work together to make hiring smarter, HR systems stronger, and job searches more impactful.

  • Candidate Sourcing
  • Job Posting
  • Communications
  • Payroll Accounting
  • Human Resource Information System
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  • Data Entry
  • Email Communication
  • Administrative Support
  • Resume Writing
  • Virtual Assistance
  • English
Kenjio K.

Calgary, Canada

$45/hr
5.0
24 jobs

#opentowork A Certified Human Resources Professional with 10+ years of experience successfully executing recruitment strategies across diverse industries. Skilled in sourcing, identifying, and hiring top-tier talent, including technical and hard-to-fill roles, with a strong focus on building long-term candidate and client relationships to maintain a robust talent pipeline. My hiring includes but is not limited to: SaaS: Customer Success, Account Executives, SDRs, BDRs, Account Managers, Solutions Engineers, Solutions Consultants, Implementation Specialists, Onboarding Specialists, Product Marketing, Growth Marketing, Demand Generation, Revenue Operations (RevOps), Sales Operations, Marketing Operations, Product Managers, Product Designers (UI/UX), Software Engineers, QA Engineers, Data Analysts, Business Analysts, and Talent Acquisition Partners. Supply Chain: Supply Chain Coordinators, Supply Chain Analysts, Procurement Specialists, Buyers/Purchasing Specialists, Demand Planners, Inventory Analysts, Logistics Coordinators, Warehouse Supervisors, Operations Coordinators, Transportation Coordinators, Distribution Managers, Production Planners, Vendor Management Specialists, Import/Export Coordinators, Fleet Coordinators, Procurement Managers, and Supply Chain Managers. Technical: Linux and Windows Admin, Microsoft Consumer and Admin Roles, Cloud, AWS, AI, Robotics, Programmers, Software Engineers, Systems Administrators and Engineers, DevOps, Cybersecurity, Fullstack Developers (MERN stack), Frontend Developers (React.JS, Angular), Technical Writers, Backend, Project Managers, and Bilingual Technical Support (Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, Japanese, Bahasa, Italian, German, etc.). Real Estate and Mortgage: Escrow Agents and Managers, Title Specialist, Curative Specialists, Closing Specialists, Loan Officers and Processors, Title Examiner, Title Conveyancers, and Title Insurance Underwriters Ecommerce: Amazon Category Managers, SEO Copywriters, Graphic Designers, Digital Marketing Specialists, Digital Content Producers, Amazon PPC Specialists, Shopify Developers, Influencer/Affiliate Marketing Specialists, Amazon A+ Listers, Content Specialists, and Paid Marketing Specialists. BPO Operations and Corporate: Customer Service Agents, Operations Managers, Human Resources, Admin, and Finance. In addition to recruitment, I have managed Employee Engagement, Timekeeping, and Compensation and Benefits. I am responsible for organizing, planning, and executing annual company activities, transitioning manual timekeeping to the Sprout system, and leading efforts to update the salary pay structure through in-depth research and participation in Willis Tower Watson's salary structure survey.

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  • Internet Recruiting
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  • Boolean Search
  • Staff Recruitment & Management
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Lorraine A.

Ottawa, Canada

$90/hr
5.0
24 jobs

I’m a Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant with 10+ years of experience supporting startups and high-growth companies with full-cycle, fractional, and on-demand recruiting. Over the past 6+ years, I’ve partnered directly with founders and leadership teams to build and scale recruiting functions from 0→1, hiring across Engineering, AI/ML, Product, GTM, and corporate roles. I specialize in helping teams move quickly without compromising on quality, especially in competitive markets. I’ve supported 20+ SaaS and tech companies across North America, LATAM, and Europe, often stepping in where there is no internal recruiting team or during periods of rapid growth. What I can help with: - Full-cycle recruiting (sourcing, screening, interviews, offers) - Building recruiting functions from scratch (process, tools, ATS) - Sourcing and engaging hard-to-find technical talent - Hiring across Engineering, Product, AI/ML, and GTM roles - Improving time-to-fill and pipeline quality - Market insights, compensation guidance, and hiring strategy How I typically work: - Fractional / part-time recruiting support - Hourly or project-based engagements - Short-term or ongoing partnerships depending on hiring needs This model allows companies to scale recruiting efforts up or down while keeping costs flexible and avoiding the commitment of a full-time hire. Results: - Delivered 5–10 hires per month during peak periods - Reduced time-to-fill by 30–50% - Successfully hired across the US, Canada, LATAM, and Europe - Strong track record of placing high-quality technical talent in competitive markets Fluent in English, French, and Spanish, I’m comfortable recruiting globally and engaging candidates across different regions and cultures. If you’re looking for a hands-on recruiting partner who can quickly integrate with your team and deliver results, I’d be happy to connect. Roles Recruited For - Technology & Product - Software Engineers (Frontend, Backend, Full Stack) - AI / ML, Data Science & Analytics - DevOps / SRE & Cloud - Product Managers & Designers (UI/UX) GTM & Business Roles - Sales (AE, SDR/BDR) - Customer Success & Support - Marketing (Growth, Product, Content) Other - Technical Project Managers - Solutions / Data Architects - HR, Operations, Finance Markets Covered - United States - Canada (English & French) - LATAM (Spanish & Portuguese markets) - Europe - Emerging markets

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  • Executive Search
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