Resource Development Manager

About the role

JOB SUMMARY:

The Resource Development Manager (RDM) reports into the Managing Director/Sales Director- Ottawa. This position performs all IT Recruitment functions necessary to successfully develop and maintain a productive consultant base and place these consultants on assignment with our clients. This position will perform essential functions not limited to sourcing and qualifying IT candidates, client facilitation, negotiate pay rates, and ensure the successful completion of consultant onboarding and maintenance.

What you’ll be doingESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Sourcing and Qualifying Candidates  • Develop strategies to find qualified candidates  • Utilize and understand the necessary tools available to find the qualified candidates  • Obtains leads and referrals from candidates during the screening process  • Responsible for updating the database with new and updated resumes and documenting activities  • Conduct In Office Interviews (IOIs) of candidates to successfully evaluate their skills and experience for an assignment  • Conduct skills assessment to evaluate candidate’s technical skills and competencies  • Assess candidate’s ability to fit the environment of the job requisition and client  • Develop hot book of pre-qualified candidates  • Conducts reference checks Client Interview Facilitation  • Works with the Business Development Manager (BDM) on coordinating interviews between client and candidate  • Prepares candidates for client interviews by providing them pertinent information on the job requirement, hiring manager/s, team environment and client company background  • Gain feedback from the candidate regarding the interview to provide to the Business Development Manager (BDM)  • Close candidate after the interview to take the position with client company Negotiating Pay Rates  • Negotiate a mutually beneficial rate of pay for the consultant and Modis  • Secure profitable rate of pay in order for Modis to meet or exceed their profit projections  • Gain a commitment from a candidate to accept an offer of assignment Consultant Onboarding and Maintenance  • Coordinate with the Administrative Team to ensure that the candidate receives all the necessary paperwork to meet Modis’ high standards of obligations relating to Modis’ business practices  • Work with the Administrative Team to ensure all paperwork is completed and returned to the branch in a timely manner  • Process and communicate extensions to the candidate for each extension request from the client manager  • Develop long-term relationships with consultants while out on assignment  • Maintain communication with consultants while on assignment including visits at the client site when necessary  • Respond to questions or concerns raised by the consultant regarding the assignment SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:  • Assists consultants in career counselling and resume revisions  • Provides potential leads to Solutions Consultants  • Participates in Trade Shows/Job Fairs  • Participates in branch reporting as needed  • Participates in special projects and performs other related duties are requiredAbout you

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: 

• College or university degree preferred in Business, Human Resources or related field;

• Minimum 2-5 years of recruitment experience, and a proven track record of success, in an IT Staffing Industry
• Prior private sector IT experience and recruitment is required
• Proven track record of recruiting for technology roles
• RPR or CHRP designation would be an asset;
• Experience in a large multinational company an asset;
• Clear understanding of the end to end recruitment lifecycle processes;
• Must have experience on sourcing resumes from all sources not limited to professional Networking and Social Media Sites i.e. LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed

SKILLS & OTHER POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong English Language communication skills both verbal and in writing
• Exceptional customer service skills
• A strong sales attitude with results -driven approach
• High sense of urgency and is adept at multi-tasking
• Excellent computer knowledge specifically in Microsoft Office Suite; Applicant tracking Systems i.e. Bullhorn, video teleconferencing
• Team player attitude and willingness to take direction
• Ability to work within a large corporate environment
• Ability to build strong relationships externally with candidates and clients as well as internally with consultants and colleagues.
• Ability to take initiative, prioritize workload and independently complete a variety of administrative duties;  
• Demonstrate a good level of professionalism, maintain discretion and work collaboratively with team
• Flexibility with the ability to adjust and refocus priorities based on changing business needs

Posting date: 04-02-2025