Job Type: Staffing

Job Title: Senior Associate - Permanent Staffing

Assignment Type: Full-Time

Pay Range: Depends on experience

Industry: Technology Staffing

Join One of the World's Most Admired Companies - Now Hiring in Ottawa!

Are you driven, people-focused, and excited about helping companies build the tech teams they need to grow? Are you energized by solving problems, talking to decision-makers, and building something from the ground up? If so, we want to meet you!

Robert Half's Technology practice is a leading provider of highly skilled IT professionals for full-time placements. We specialize in staffing across infrastructure, development, cloud, data, cybersecurity and more. We're expanding our Ottawa team and are looking for a Senior Associate with a passion for business development and recruitment.

Job Summary

As a Senior Associate, you will play a dual role: developing new business and placing top IT professionals in full-time roles. You will build your own client base, promote our permanent placement services, and serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and candidates alike.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development

• Develop and grow your own client portfolio by promoting Robert Half's permanent staffing services
• Drive high-volume outbound activity through calls, emails, and face-to-face meetings (in-person or virtual) with hiring managers and C-level executives
• Build lasting relationships and become a trusted partner for your clients' recruitment strategies
• Attend networking events and stay active in Ottawa's business and tech community
• Work closely with internal teams to align recruitment strategies and expand market share

Recruitment & Delivery

• Identify, interview, and recommend top IT talent for permanent positions
• Promote a diverse and inclusive pipeline of candidates through innovative sourcing techniques
• Guide clients through the hiring process and provide insights on salary trends, job market conditions, and hiring best practices
• Deliver exceptional experiences to both clients and candidates
• Ensure all activity and candidate information is tracked in Salesforce

Goals & Results

• Meet and exceed weekly targets for calls, meetings, and placements
• Build a book of business from scratch in a highly competitive market

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in business development in a metrics-driven environment
• Previous success developing new business in a multi-call, multi-decision-maker environment
• Background in IT or experience recruiting for technology roles is a strong asset
• Strong consultative skills and a passion for relationship-building
• Familiarity with Salesforce or other CRM systems
• Highly motivated, competitive, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment

Why Work for Robert Half?

• INDUSTRY LEADER - With over 70 years of history and offices around the world, we offer unmatched brand recognition and stability
• PERFORMANCE-DRIVEN REWARDS - Competitive base salary plus monthly bonuses tied to individual performance
• CAREER GROWTH - 120+ offices worldwide = local and global advancement opportunities
• WORLD-CLASS TRAINING - Tools, tech, and support to set you up for success
• RECOGNIZED GLOBALLY - Named one of Fortune magazine's "World's Most Admired Companies" since 1998