Executive Recruiter

Executive Recruiter 
St. John’s, NL 

KBRS is seeking a motivated, strategic, and relationship-driven Executive Recruiter to join our growing search team in Newfoundland and Labrador. This role offers the opportunity to help organizations across the province and beyond identify and engage exceptional leaders who strengthen communities and drive impact. 

The Organization

KBRS is one of Canada’s leading executive search and talent advisory firms. With offices in Halifax, Toronto, Moncton, and St. John’s, we partner with organizations across sectors to identify, recruit, and develop leaders who make a difference. 
Our mission is to strengthen organizations by finding and developing outstanding leaders. We are guided by integrity, curiosity, and care for our clients, our candidates, and each other. Our work is grounded in partnership and purpose, helping leaders and organizations thrive through thoughtful, human-centered search and advisory solutions. 

The Role

As an Executive Recruiter, you will play a central role in supporting executive search assignments in Newfoundland and Labrador. You will use your research acumen, sound judgment, and strong communication skills to identify, attract, and assess top-tier leadership candidates. You will thrive in a collaborative agency environment, balancing multiple projects and contributing to a team that values creativity, accountability, and excellence. Your work will help strengthen organizations that are shaping the future of Newfoundland and Labrador’s workforce and communities. 

Key areas of responsibility include: 

• Research and strategy: Build market maps and develop research approaches to identify and attract qualified and diverse leaders for each assignment. 
• Candidate engagement: Connect with and assess candidates, ensuring a strong and inclusive talent pool for every search. 
• Client partnership: Support Partners and Principals with candidate insights, progress updates, and well-prepared search reports and ensure client satisfaction on every assignment. 
• Search execution: Conduct preliminary interviews, evaluate qualifications, and coordinate reference and background checks. 
• Team collaboration: Contribute to a supportive, knowledge-sharing culture and assist in onboarding and mentoring new team members. 

The Ideal Candidate 

You are a curious, collaborative, and driven professional who thrives in a dynamic environment where relationships, results, and purpose intersect. You listen deeply, build trust quickly, and approach each search with professionalism and care. 
You are passionate about supporting the growth and success of organizations and leaders in Newfoundland and Labrador. You value meaningful work and take pride in helping to place leaders who make a lasting difference in their organizations and communities. 

Qualifications and Experience 

• An undergraduate degree is required; a master’s degree is considered an asset. 
• Experience in recruitment, executive search, talent acquisition, or a related research or client-service role. 
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. 
• Strong research, communication, and analytical skills. 
• Confidence engaging senior leaders and stakeholders across sectors. 
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to service excellence. 

Skills and Attributes 

• Professionalism, integrity, and discretion. 
• Exceptional written and verbal communication. 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• A results-oriented, “get things done” mindset with initiative and accountability. 
• Resourceful and proactive, with confidence in outreach and follow-through. 
• A growth mindset and enthusiasm for learning and continuous improvement. 

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At KBRS, we believe diverse perspectives make for stronger teams and better outcomes. We strive to be an organization that is inclusive, supportive, and reflective of the communities and organizations we serve and we encourage applications from all those candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our firm. 

KBRS is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process to fully participate, please contact us at accommodate@kbrs.ca or inform a member of our team. 

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Michelle Doyle at mdoyle@kbrs.ca, or submit your application by clicking the “Apply Now” button below.