Bilingual IT Recruiter

We're growing across multiple levels! We're hiring experienced Bilingual IT recruitment professionals from Intermediate through to Manager level (Individual Contributor).

Location: Toronto OR Montreal

Welcome to Hays!

At Hays, we believe in being long-term partners with our people as well as our customers. With over 50 years of business success across 31 countries, we have built a reputation as the world leader in specialist recruitment and workforce solutions. Together with over 9,500 people across the globe, we are better together: we support, celebrate, and share with each other to create stronger outcomes for all.

Launch your career with the world’s leading specialist recruitment & workforce solution organization. Join the Hays team!

The Opportunity:

As a Bilingual IT recruiter, you will play a critical role in identifying, engaging, and attracting top IT talent across the market. You will proactively uncover opportunities and connect candidates to roles that can make a lasting impact on their careers, while supporting clients with high-quality talent solutions.

You will:

• Proactively source and recruit for a range of IT roles, including (but not limited to) Software Developers, Project Managers, Business Analysts, Helpdesk Support, and Consultants
• Conduct targeted headhunting and cold outreach to engage passive candidates across multiple platforms, including LinkedIn, job boards, and networking channels
• Source, screen, interview, and qualify both active and passive candidates against client requirements
• Create compelling job postings to attract high-quality applicants
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines across various IT skillsets
• Develop and nurture long-term relationships with candidates in the market
• Present and shortlist candidates to clients, effectively articulating their strengths and suitability
• Act as a client-facing partner, supporting hiring managers by providing market insights and delivering a high standard of candidate presentation and service

What You Bring:

• Bilingual in French and English (required)
• Minimum 3+ years of IT recruitment experience
• Proven ability and confidence in headhunting, cold calling, and proactive candidate outreach
• Strong interest in or understanding of the IT sector and its impact across industries
• Experience working with job boards, LinkedIn, and other sourcing tools
• Comfortable operating in a client-facing capacity, with strong presentation and stakeholder management skills
• Goal-oriented, driven, and highly motivated to achieve results
• Competitive mindset, while thriving in a collaborative team environment
• Strong relationship-building skills with both candidates and clients
• Passionate about helping candidates advance their careers and supporting business growth
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Compensation:

This is a performance-driven, high-performing desk designed for ambitious recruiters. We are hiring at multiple levels, with a base salary ranging from $55,000 to $75,000, depending on experience, plus uncapped commission earnings. This creates a highly competitive compensation package with strong earning potential for top performers.

What you’ll get in return – The Hays Deal

Believing that personal growth leads to professional progression, you’ll feel heard, valued and assured that we care about your wellbeing, in an inclusive environment where you can be your authentic self. This will enable you to reach your full potential, broadening your ability to make a positive impact leading to your own personal success.

• Hybrid working model: 3 days in the office with flexibility to work from home, plus up to 6 weeks per year working remotely through our Work From Anywhere policy
• Career development: Access to team leadership training and global career pathways to support your long‑term growth
• Time off that matters: 20 days’ vacation to start, plus incentive days, volunteering days, lifestyle and flex leave, and parental leave
• Rewards and recognition: Eligibility for club trips and performance incentives
• Tools to succeed: Cutting‑edge technology and resources to help you deliver outstanding results
• Inclusive culture: A diverse, welcoming workplace supported by Employee Resource Groups and Working Groups
• Wellbeing benefits: Health, leisure, and lifestyle discounts through our wellbeing partnerships
• Global opportunities: Build your career locally or explore international roles across Hays

What to do next

If you strive for performance, see things through whilst acting with integrity? Hays is the place to be. Joining Hays means joining a business that’s going places. Apply today!