Business Development & Recruitment Apprentice

Location:
Toronto or Ottawa (Hybrid, 3 days on-site per week)

Language:
Excellent written and spoken English communication skills are required.

Duration:
6-month contract

About the Opportunity
Launch your career with Altis through a hands-on apprenticeship designed to help you build practical business skills in a supportive, high-performance environment. Whether your interests lie in sales or recruitment, you'll gain meaningful experience while working alongside experienced professionals who are invested in your success.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys connecting with people, embraces new challenges, and wants to develop transferable skills that will open doors across a variety of industries. You'll be trusted with real responsibilities from day one while receiving ongoing coaching, mentorship, and feedback to help you grow.

What's In It for You
• Gain real-world experience in professional sales or recruitment through meaningful, hands-on work
• Receive coaching and mentorship from experienced business professionals
• Build transferable skills in communication, relationship management, organization, and business development
• Learn industry-leading recruitment technology, including applicant tracking and CRM systems
• Join a collaborative team that values learning, growth, and continuous development
• Opportunity to be considered for a permanent role with Altis upon successful completion of the apprenticeship

Your Responsibilities
• You'll build relationships by speaking with candidates and prospective clients through professional phone outreach
• You'll write thoughtful, personalized emails that create meaningful connections
• You'll learn about Canada's labour market and staffing industry while supporting recruitment or sales initiatives
• You'll use applicant tracking and CRM systems to organize activity and manage relationships
• You'll develop consultative selling and sourcing skills through practical experience and ongoing coaching
• You'll contribute to a collaborative team environment while continuously applying feedback to strengthen your skills

Skills and Qualifications
• Demonstrated achievements through school, work, athletics, volunteering, or other pursuits
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Interest in business, sales, recruitment, or relationship-focused careers
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to write thoughtful, authentic, and professional communications
• Positive attitude, resilience, and willingness to learn from feedback
• Comfortable building relationships and communicating with a variety of people

Why Partner with Altis
If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.