Happily but with a sad heart, I am after 20 years in the recruiting BIZ retired. I want to warmly thank the many special people I got to work with over the years. Resulting in many relationships and the experience of watching careers grow. That said, I know with confidence that my friends at Matchbox will carry on in my stead. Feel free to contact Jay Bell jay.bell@matchboxhr.com and follow MatchBox at https://lnkd.in/eCejUh5. Visit our website at matchboxHR.com and career portal at… Show more Happily but with a sad heart, I am after 20 years in the recruiting BIZ retired. I want to warmly thank the many special people I got to work with over the years. Resulting in many relationships and the experience of watching careers grow. That said, I know with confidence that my friends at Matchbox will carry on in my stead. Feel free to contact Jay Bell jay.bell@matchboxhr.com and follow MatchBox at https://lnkd.in/eCejUh5. Visit our website at matchboxHR.com and career portal at https://lnkd.in/e4MbNxu for new opportunities and relevant business news. Show less

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is a strategic recruitment and professional services firm that specializes in attracting top talent and delivering comprehensive recruitment solutions in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering, Construction, and Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with a management team that has many years of experience in the recruitment industry. Our consultants work in specific vertical markets and our passion is building… Show more Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is a strategic recruitment and professional services firm that specializes in attracting top talent and delivering comprehensive recruitment solutions in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering, Construction, and Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with a management team that has many years of experience in the recruitment industry. Our consultants work in specific vertical markets and our passion is building great connections, creating strong opportunities, and delivering that perfect match.As the Recruitment Manager responsibilities include the formulation and implementation of cost effective, efficient, practices and innovative solutions to the recruitment process; the training and coaching of new recruiters; and working closely with the Sales team to place highly skilled candidates in contract and permanent positions. Show less

As a Senior Technical Recruiter (Information Technology), I was responsible for developing and maintaining strong candidate relationships throughout the Greater Vancouver area. Role and Responsibilities at Swim Recruiting:*Sourcing new candidates, and working to establish strong relationships. *Ensuring an exceptional customer experience through timely responses to inquiries and requests, as well as frequent proactive touch points to ensure satisfaction*Candidate interviews… Show more As a Senior Technical Recruiter (Information Technology), I was responsible for developing and maintaining strong candidate relationships throughout the Greater Vancouver area. Role and Responsibilities at Swim Recruiting:*Sourcing new candidates, and working to establish strong relationships. *Ensuring an exceptional customer experience through timely responses to inquiries and requests, as well as frequent proactive touch points to ensure satisfaction*Candidate interviews and on boarding, including reference and background checks and technical assessments as required *Supporting recruitment efforts through sourcing and screening suitable candidatesFounded in 2007, Swim Recruiting is Vancouver’s leading recruitment consultancy providing Job Seekers and People Seekers with Permanent and Contract recruitment services in Information Technology, Engineering, Finance & Accounting, HR, Administration, and Sales & Marketing.The Swim Team is made up of highly talented, knowledgeable and experienced Recruitment Professionals who are passionate about recruiting and take pride in working in partnership with you to ensure the best possible long-term match in the recruitment process.By utilizing the latest recruitment tools, and bringing a modern, flexible, and personalised approach to the process, Swim Recruiting is not just an agency, but a complete Recruitment Intelligence Solution for your individual needs. Show less

Ignite Technical Resources is a Vancouver based company providing a broad range of IT consultants and full time employees to clients in BC and Alberta. The IT Division as part of a group of employment services that includes Titan Recruitment and Total Staffing Services.* As Senior Technical Recruiter responsible for the end-to-end recruitment life cycle. * Provide candidates on-demand for consulting requests and for permanent positions.* Source IT Consultants through use of… Show more Ignite Technical Resources is a Vancouver based company providing a broad range of IT consultants and full time employees to clients in BC and Alberta. The IT Division as part of a group of employment services that includes Titan Recruitment and Total Staffing Services.* As Senior Technical Recruiter responsible for the end-to-end recruitment life cycle. * Provide candidates on-demand for consulting requests and for permanent positions.* Source IT Consultants through use of Monster, Google, Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter and candidate referrals. Attract candidates through job postings on Monster, BC Technology, and Craig’s List. * Internally identify and select candidates through Ignite's Maxhire database.* Expertise of candidates range from Management Professionals, Project Managers, Business Analysts, Programmers, Developers, Systems Analysts, Network Administrators, Web Developers and Designers, Testers, Quality Control experts, Instructional Designers and Trainers, Technical Writers and End-User Technical and Customer Support.* Upon full qualification of top listed candidates, routinely promote candidate knowledge, skills, and abilities, explaining and promoting candidate suitability for client consideration, working in partnership with Account Managers supporting their client’s needs.Technical Environment: Maxhire, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, MS Office 2000 Show less

S.i.Systems is a national consulting services company providing a broad range of IT consultants to clients across Canada with branches in Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver and Victoria. They are the 3rd largest IT Resource provider of on-demand IT Professionals in Canada.* As Senior IT Recruiter responsible for the end-to-end recruitment life cycle. * Provided candidates on-demand for consulting requests, RFPs and Body Bids on contract based assignments.* Provided… Show more S.i.Systems is a national consulting services company providing a broad range of IT consultants to clients across Canada with branches in Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver and Victoria. They are the 3rd largest IT Resource provider of on-demand IT Professionals in Canada.* As Senior IT Recruiter responsible for the end-to-end recruitment life cycle. * Provided candidates on-demand for consulting requests, RFPs and Body Bids on contract based assignments.* Provided candidates for permanent positions.* Sourced IT Consultants using Workopolis, Monster, Linkedin and referrals. Attract candidates through job postings on Workopolis, BC Technology, and Craig’s List. * Internally identify and select candidates through S.i. Systems Matchguide database amounting to 59,400 IT Professionals nationally, including 12,500 in BC. Expertise of candidates range from Management Professionals, Project Managers, Business Analysts, Programmers, Developers, Systems Analysts, Network Administrators, Web Developers and Designers, Testers, Quality Control experts, Instructional Designers and Trainers, Technical Writers and End-User Technical and Customer Support.* Upon full qualification of top listed candidates, routinely promote candidate knowledge, skills, and abilities, explaining and promoting candidate suitability for client consideration, working in partnership with Account Managers supporting their client’s needs.* Mentored and helped develop Junior Recruiters and Account Managers.* Helped establish national Best Practices in Recruitment.Technical Environment: Matchguide2, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, MS Office 2007 Show less

The Cadman Group, a Vancouver, BC based contract and permanent staff placement provider of skilled IT and Hi-tech engineering professionals, servicing IT and Telecommunications sectors. * Provided IT Professionals and Consultants for the Information Technology and Telecommunication sectors. * End-to-end Recruitment life cycle.* Expertise of candidates ranged from Management Professionals, Project Managers, Business Analysts, Programmers, Developers, Systems Analysts, Network… Show more The Cadman Group, a Vancouver, BC based contract and permanent staff placement provider of skilled IT and Hi-tech engineering professionals, servicing IT and Telecommunications sectors. * Provided IT Professionals and Consultants for the Information Technology and Telecommunication sectors. * End-to-end Recruitment life cycle.* Expertise of candidates ranged from Management Professionals, Project Managers, Business Analysts, Programmers, Developers, Systems Analysts, Network Administrators, Web Developers and Designers, Testers, Quality Control experts, Instructional Designers and Trainers, Technical Writers and End-User Technical and Customer Support. * Partnered with affiliates to expand search capabilities on tough positions.* Conducted Recruitment and Selection of top candidates, qualification included the dissemination and selection of resumes, in-depth reference checks. Pre-screening with the use of technical profiles, email messaging and phone calls. Conducted phone and in-person interviews using structured and behavioral interviewing methods, as per company ISO 9000 standards.* Upon full qualification of top listed candidates, routinely forwarded written presentations of candidate knowledge, skills, and abilities, explained and promoted candidate suitability for client consideration.* Worked in partnership with Account Managers supporting their client needs, or worked directly on client accounts held by the President. With the former I provided an expanded customer support role servicing company accounts, interacting with clients on their requirements.* Provided support in the writing and presentation of job descriptions prior to electronic postings.* ACT 2000, database administration: processing and dissemination of incoming resumes (mostly by email).* Windows NT 4 systems maintenance.Technical Environment: Windows NT 4, LAN, MS Office 2000: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook. ACT 2000 Show less

The Design Group Staffing is a recognized national staff outsourcing agency specialized in the placement of technical professionals on contract, temp and full-time opportunities. In partnership with its divisions, The Design Group is able to offer a full range of staffing services to all its clients.Activities related to recruitment and selection included:* Candidate search using the Resumix electronic database and networking. * Attracted top candidates, posting job descriptions… Show more The Design Group Staffing is a recognized national staff outsourcing agency specialized in the placement of technical professionals on contract, temp and full-time opportunities. In partnership with its divisions, The Design Group is able to offer a full range of staffing services to all its clients.Activities related to recruitment and selection included:* Candidate search using the Resumix electronic database and networking. * Attracted top candidates, posting job descriptions on TDG’s website with additional advertising in local newspapers. * Partnered with TDG divisions and branch offices to expand search capabilities on tough positions.* Conducted Recruitment and Selection of top candidates, qualification including in-depth reference checks. Pre-screening with the use of technical profiles, email messaging and phone calls. Conducted phone and in-person interviews using structured and behavioural interviewing methods.* Upon full qualification of top listed candidates, routinely forwarded written presentations of their knowledge, skills, and abilities, explaining and promoting their suitability for client consideration. * Worked in partnership with Account Managers supporting their client needs, or worked directly on house accounts, including details on the follow-up and placement of successful candidates.* Provided testing services. * Provided support in the writing and presentation of job descriptions for advertisements.Technical Environment: Unix Sun System, Resumix database, Windows 95/98, MS Office Suite 98/2000 Show less