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Entry Level Recruiter | Sales Trainee

@ Actalent

Ottawa, Ontario

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Overview

Actalent is hiring an Entry-Level Recruiter | Sales Trainee to build relationships with engineering, science and corporate professionals and manage the full recruiting lifecycle. The role includes a paid 13-week training program, a base salary of $47,500 after training rising to $57,500 after one year, and unlimited commission potential. The work is on site.

Responsibilities:

  • Meet hiring managers to understand their staffing needs
  • Source and screen qualified professionals through interviews and reference checks
  • Coach consultants for interviews and prepare them for new roles
  • Build and maintain a network of consultants and client relationships

Requirements summary:

  • Interpersonal and verbal communication skills
  • Experience collaborating in a team-oriented environment
  • Desire to work in a performance-based environment
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Experience in customer service, leadership or sales is a plus

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalVisionRetirement planTuition supportEmployee discount
Source and dates

Employer career site / ATS feed · icims

Employer posting date
2026-06-09
First seen by our source
2026-10-09
Source record updated
2026-10-10

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentHuman resources
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
EducationBachelor’s degree (preferred)
Perks mentionedRetirement plan, Tuition support, Performance bonus, Employee discount, Home office allowance

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Actalent

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An Engineering and Sciences Services Company | People to Possible

Full company description

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.  Our expertise spans capabilities in engineering including product and manufacturing, systems and software, construction management, environmental, architecture and civil; and power and utilities. We focus on sciences capabilities in laboratory sciences, healthcare, and clinical research. Actalent is an operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions.

LinkedIn followers
426,642
People associated on LinkedIn
6,504
Reported office locations
  • Hanover, Maryland 21076, US
Business categories
  • Business Information Systems
  • Business Development
  • Consulting
  • Professional Services
Other recorded names
  • Actalent
Specialties
  • Engineering
  • Science
  • Talent Solutions
  • and Services
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
Yes
Reported total investment
0

Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Our…

FieldValue
IndustryBusiness Consulting and Services
Company size5,001-10,000 employees
HeadquartersHanover, Maryland
Organization typePrivately Held
SpecialtiesEngineeringScienceTalent Solutionsand Services
Open jobs on Jobsy230
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Job description

Overview

Actalent connects passion with purpose.

We’re looking for a highly motivated Entry-Level Recruiter | Sales Trainee to join our team and help us advance the careers of skilled professionals doing impactful work. Building trusted relationships with our network of engineering and sciences consultants under our Actalent brand, or corporate professionals under our Aston Carter brand, is a key part of our company strategy. If you’re enthusiastic about partnering with bright and sharp individuals, understanding what makes them tick, and helping them achieve their career goals—keep reading, we might be a great match!

About Actalent

With global headquarters outside of Baltimore, MD, Actalent has an existing network of almost 30,000 engineering and sciences consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, including many of the Fortune 500. We give clients access to specialized experts that drive scale, innovation, and speed to market, supporting engineering and science initiatives that advance how companies serve the world.

Our Aston Carter brand provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies.

You Will

You will own the full recruiting lifecycle, including:

  • Meeting with hiring managers to understand their needs
  • Sourcing qualified professionals through various recruiting tools
  • Screening potential consultants through interviews and reference checks, while learning about their goals, skills, and interests to ensure alignment
  • Communicating work opportunities and preparing consultants for starting their new roles
  • Performing critical relationship-building activities, including coaching your consultants for interviews, checking in on their first day of work, and keeping in touch throughout their employment to ensure their satisfaction and engagement
  • Maintaining a network of consultants that align with top industry-specific skill sets
  • Building trusted relationships with your network of professionals to ultimately be seen as a partner in helping them advance their career

We Will

We commit to providing continued education and training throughout your career to keep your skillset sharp and competitive:

  • You’ll take part in a comprehensive, structured training program to prepare you for your role, including role plays, job shadows and teach-backs to create camaraderie and ensure you become a subject matter expert within your industry.
  • Throughout your career at Actalent, you will engage in both formal and informal mentorship programs to progress toward your personal and professional goals.
  • At every step of the way, you will be surrounded by a positive and supportive culture that encourages everyone to help develop themselves and others.
  • Actalent promotes almost exclusively from within. Employees have the opportunity to develop and advance into leadership, management or explore other opportunities across our business.

Our Qualifiers

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Experience in customer service, leadership, or sales a plus
  • Experience collaborating in a team-oriented environment
  • Interpersonal and verbal communication skills
  • Desire to work in a performance-based environment

Our Perks

  • Unlimited commission potential
    • Paid 13-week training period to start at $42,500
    • Initial base salary of $47,500 after training period, increasing to $57,500 after one year of employment
    • Our top 10% of recruiters earned an average of $70,000 in year one, $132,000 in year two, and $198,000 in year five
  • Performance-based incentives
    • Quarterly bonuses
    • All-expenses-paid annual trip for top performers
    • Company-funded investment plan with paid dividends
  • Benefits
    • Healthcare benefits
    • Dental, Vision & RRSP
    • Cell phone allowance
    • Employee discounts
    • Tuition reimbursement program

Our Culture

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage all employees to bring their most authentic selves to work. To achieve these goals, we offer a range of community groups and service opportunities for all employees.

Allegis Group Foundation

The Allegis Group Foundation is a central part of our commitment to giving back to the communities in which we work and live. Did you know that the Allegis Group Foundation can accelerate your efforts to create meaningful change in our communities? Incorporated in 2000, this philanthropic arm of our business awards direct grants to nonprofit organizations and provides additional financial support through our Employee/Office Match Program.

We form strategic alliances with national organizations for the contributions they make to the communities we serve, their ability to help our organization make an impact in the marketplace, and the development offerings they have for our internal employees and consultants.

Check out our Instagram and LinkedIn to see what it’s like to be part of our team: instagram.com/weareactalent | https://www.linkedin.com/company/actalentservices

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

#actalentinternal #LI-Onsite

Telecommute

No

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