French Senior Recruiter

About Us

Millions look to us to progress their careers. We look to you.

Global, culturally diverse, inclusive, and innovative - welcome to AMS, where talent is our world. Over the last two decades, AMS has redefined the landscape of talent outsourcing and consulting. From pioneering the concept of RPO to continually revolutionising how organisations approach talent acquisition, AMS stands as a world leader in the industry.

Committed, engaged, and inspired, we feel a real sense of belonging, and all have one thing in common: a real passion for talent. Become part of this world and make a difference with us.

https://www.weareams.com/

The Role

Our opportunity is your chance to play a crucial role in redefining the world of talent. Interested? Then we would like to talk to you!

As a Recruiter, you will support client hiring managers with filling their vacancies to target start dates, ensuring all quality thresholds and SLAs/KPIs are met. You will manage the end-to-end recruitment process working in conjunction with colleagues in teams such as Sourcing and Administration, utilising relevant recruitment technology applications. You will deliver excellent recruitment services to the client in line with agreed service levels, acting as the custodian of candidate quality and the hiring manager experience.

Reports to Team Leader or Manager - Client Services

This is a hybrid role in Toronto.

Salary range (CAD): $76,000 – $110,000 per year.

Key Responsibilities and Activities

Act as a Trusted Adviser

• Build strong partnerships with Recruiters and Hiring Managers to deliver an excellent candidate and hiring manager experience. Lead recruiting discussions and be recognised as a thought leader in sourcing strategy.
• Partner with sourcing and talent intelligence experts to develop effective strategies, using market insights to influence hiring outcomes from the start of the process.
• Deliver high-quality candidate shortlists with accurate, complete information and clear recommendations to support informed hiring decisions.
• Share candidate feedback, challenges, and successes with Recruiters and Hiring Managers, recommending adjustments to recruitment strategies (e.g., alternative locations, talent pools, job description updates).

Attract, Source & Engage High-Calibre Talent

• Demonstrate innovative thinking and ongoing professional development to help clients hire top talent, including passive candidates.
• Create and post compelling, accurate job adverts that strengthen the client brand and attract strong applicants.
• Develop sourcing strategies using appropriate channels (e.g., LinkedIn, social media), adopting a proactive search approach for niche and specialist roles.
• Use data to measure sourcing effectiveness, continuously refine strategies, and share successes and insights.
• Engage candidates professionally across multiple channels (email, LinkedIn, phone), regularly headhunting specialist talent.
• Gain insight into candidate skills, motivations, and career aspirations to inform selection decisions.
• Maintain regular communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process and build long-term talent pools.
• Present candidates accurately and compellingly to clients, advocating for diverse and bias-free selection processes.
• Track progress, performance, and data in relevant systems.

Value Candidate Experience

• Champion candidates through honest, meaningful career discussions that bring the client brand to life.
• Ensure candidates feel supported and informed throughout the recruitment journey.
• Build lasting relationships so candidates become long-term advocates, regardless of hiring outcomes.

Skills & Requirements

What you need to have to be successful:

• Strong proficiency in both written and spoken French.
• Strong corporate recruitment experience, covering roles from entry-level and early careers through senior and director-level positions, including hard-to-fill roles. Experience within the financial services industry is a plus.
• Proven experience working toward and meeting demanding targets and deadlines within a fast-paced, client-driven recruitment environment.
• Hands-on experience using Workday as an Applicant Tracking System (ATS), including candidate management, reporting, and troubleshooting.
• Solid experience conducting candidate screening and interviews across a variety of role types and seniority levels.
• Demonstrated experience managing candidates through the full end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and initial engagement through offer and onboarding.
• Strong sourcing expertise, including proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, talent mapping, direct sourcing, and other recruitment tools and platforms.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish trusted partnerships and influence hiring decisions at multiple levels.
• Proven ability to advise and influence stakeholders, providing market insights and recruitment guidance to drive alignment and informed decision-making.
• Strong proficiency with recruitment technology, databases, ATS platforms, and digital sourcing tools.
• Demonstrated success collaborating with remote and geographically distributed teams.
• Working knowledge of employment legislation and regulatory requirements relevant to recruitment activities, including non-discrimination, contractor compliance, and other applicable considerations.

Why AMS?

At AMS, we come from every walk of life - and that’s what makes us unique. Our culture is open, inclusive and built on trust. We empower our people with the flexibility and autonomy to work in ways that bring out their best. We offer career opportunities in every direction you want to explore.

We offer

• Growth and development focused on your strengths
• A team that values being Passionate, Bold, and Authentic
• Supportive communities such as our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Volunteer day - you get one additional paid day off each year to volunteer for a cause that matters to you
• We are committed to pay transparency and fairness. For this role, the initial expected remuneration is CAD 76,000 - 110,000 plus applicable benefits (Supplemental Medical/Dental/Vision, Life, Disability, RRSP/DPSP, Paid Holidays/Vacation/Sick Time, Paid Parental Leave, Performance Bonus)

This range is specific to the advertised locations and may not be applicable to other locations.

Our statement

We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage people with diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences to apply. We do not discriminate based upon age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.

If you require any accommodations or have any accessibility needs, please reach out via email [email protected] or make a member of our Talent Acquisition team aware at any time.

If you’re ready to bring your skills and curiosity, click Apply and let’s explore what we can achieve together!