Your Most Important Hires Deserve a More Personal Search.
Lead Search Group is a boutique executive search and recruitment agency in Toronto. We take the time to understand your business and the people you need, combining targeted research, direct headhunting and trusted relationships to reach exceptional talent, including those who are not actively looking.
A Toronto Recruitment Agency Built on Relationships.
As a Toronto recruitment agency, Lead Search Group is grateful to work with clients and candidates who trust us with important career and hiring decisions. That trust has helped us build lasting relationships and a reputation for personalized, thoughtful recruitment.
More Attention. More Flexibility. Better Value.
Your hiring priorities deserve experienced leadership and a search built around your business. We combine personal attention, proactive headhunting and flexible search options with competitive boutique pricing.
Let’s Talk About Your Hiring
Principals
Senior recruitment leaders guide your search from the initial brief through the final hire.
Service
Personal attention, clear communication and timely updates keep you informed throughout your search.
Network
Trusted relationships and direct outreach reach exceptional candidates beyond the active applicant market.
Strategy
A tailored search aligns with your business, the role, market and hiring priorities.
Value
Competitive boutique pricing combines experienced leadership, personal service and flexible search options.
Guarantee
A six-month replacement guarantee covers qualifying permanent placements, with support after the hire.
The Right Person May Never Apply.
We approach every search with that possibility in mind. We look beyond the applications we receive to understand where the right experience exists, who to approach and what could make your opportunity worth considering.
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Research
We learn what your business needs and identify people doing relevant work, looking beyond job titles to the experience that matters.
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Headhunting
We approach people directly, introducing your opportunity and exploring what could make a move worthwhile, even when they are not looking.
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Relationships
We draw on trusted professional connections and referrals to open conversations, uncover recommendations and reach people a job posting might miss.
Targeted advertising complements our outreach, connecting your opportunity with people actively considering their next move.
Relationships That Speak for Themselves.
Our reputation has been built one relationship at a time. Here’s what clients and candidates have to say about working with Lead Search Group.
Jackie Sparking
Human Resources Manager
Five years ago, I was very fortunate to meet Magdalena during a period when I was exploring my own career opportunities. We established instant rapport, and she instilled confidence in me to pursue my goals.
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From the time of our initial meeting, we have developed a strong relationship (both personal and professional) and today we have a solid business partnership. Magdalena is a talented search professional who takes the time to listen and understand her client’s needs. She is methodical in her approach, and handles each situation with integrity and respect. Through dedication and hard work, Magdalena strives to deliver results with each assignment she accepts. Her commitment to her customers is commendable, and is second to none.
Leslie Proulx
Human Resources Advisor
Magdalena is more than a recruiter – she takes the time to develop a close relationship with her clients. I had the pleasure of working with Magdalena when I was looking for a new HR role.
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Living in Calgary at the time, I was eager to move back to Ontario. The idea of finding a new job across the country was daunting. Magdalena and I connected and I immediately knew that I had her full support in my job search. She took the time to understand my interests and my career goals, ultimately leading to securing a position in a few weeks. Since that first initial contact with Magdalena more than two years ago, we have maintained a close relationship, both professionally and personally.
Victoria Almeida
Human Resources Generalist
It has been an absolute pleasure working with Magdalena. It’s very clear that she has a sincere interest in her clients’ success and she works so hard to ensure that they find the perfect role.
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She is always in touch every step of the way and makes sure you are confident and comfortable before going into an interview or putting you forth for a position. I love working with her and recommend any contact who is searching for a new role to her as a recruiter but more so as an advisor and confidant. She placed me in my current role (before providing me with quite a few amazing opportunities) and its been a great opportunity for me. I look forward to working with Magdalena in the future.
Know Someone We Should Meet?
Much of our work starts with an introduction from a client, candidate or someone who believes in the way we work.
If you know an organization that could use a more personal approach to hiring, we’d welcome the connection.
Good connections. Good causes.
When your referral leads to a successful search partnership, we make a donation to a local charity. It’s our way of paying your introduction forward.
Insights
Perspectives on hiring, leadership and finding the right people.
AI and Hiring
AI Can Find a Resume. Can It Find the Right Person?
AI is changing recruitment and making parts of the hiring process faster and more efficient. But a résumé only tells part of the story. Experience has context, career decisions have reasons, and potential is not always obvious on paper. Finding the right person still requires conversation, curiosity and human judgment.
Recruitment Strategy
Before You Hire a Recruitment Firm, Ask the Right Questions
Retained or contingent? One recruitment partner or several? What should you expect for the fee you pay? The way you engage a recruitment firm can have a real impact on the quality of the search, the candidates you reach and ultimately who you hire.
Better Hiring
A Resume Tells You What Someone Did. Not Who They Are.
After more than 25 years in recruitment, I have learned that the strongest candidate is not always the most obvious one on paper. Understanding someone's motivation, potential and fit takes more than matching a résumé to a job description. It takes a conversation and the experience to know what to listen for.