Recruitment Built Around Your Business.
Lead Search Group provides Toronto recruitment services for executive, professional and specialized roles. We start with your business, the responsibilities of the role and what a successful hire needs to achieve. Whether you need one person, several hires or ongoing recruitment support, we build the search around your priorities.
Toronto Recruitment Services for Leaders and Specialists
We recruit executive leaders, experienced professionals and specialists across the functions below. Each search reflects the skills required, the team the person will join and the work they need to deliver.
Executive &
C Suite
Senior leaders with the experience and judgment to guide teams, make critical decisions and support business growth.
Executive
Assistants
Executive assistants who manage priorities, handle sensitive information and help senior leaders make the most of their time.
Artificial
Intelligence
AI leaders and specialists who develop tools, put them into practice and expand their use across the business.
Legal &
Professional Services
Legal counsel, senior legal leaders and professional specialists who advise your organization and help manage complex matters.
Technology &
Digital
Technology leaders and specialists in product, engineering, data, cybersecurity and digital transformation.
Finance &
Accounting
Finance leaders and professionals in accounting, controllership, financial planning and commercial finance.
Sales &
Marketing
Sales and marketing leaders and professionals who grow revenue, build brands and reach new customers.
Human Resources
& Talent
HR leaders and specialists in recruitment, employee support, organizational development and workforce planning.
Healthcare &
Life Sciences
Healthcare and life sciences leaders and specialists in clinical care, operations, research and related fields.
Operations
Operations leaders and professionals who improve processes, lead teams and help your business run more effectively.
Supply Chain &
Logistics
Supply chain leaders and specialists in procurement, planning, transportation, warehousing, distribution and logistics.
Recruitment Support for Complex Hiring Needs.
An unexpected vacancy, a confidential replacement or a growing team can change what you need from a recruiter. Explore the search options below to find support that fits your situation.
Multi Role
& Growth
Hiring
Build your team with one recruitment partner who understands your business and coordinates several hires as your needs grow.
Confidential
& Sensitive
Search
Keep operations running through sensitive changes, with agreed contact lists, carefully planned outreach and close control over what is shared.
Urgent &
Unexpected
Hiring
Respond quickly to an unexpected vacancy. We assess the role and begin sourcing in parallel, with the team capacity to give your search attention.
Specialized &
Hard to Find
Talent
Find people with specific skills and experience through targeted research and direct outreach, including candidates who are not actively applying.
Contract &
Interim
Talent
Find experienced people for leaves, projects or added workload, with availability and expertise that match the work and the time required.
Start with a Clear Hiring Plan.
We agree on the priorities, timing and ways to reach suitable candidates. You know how the search will run, what we need from your team and how we will keep you informed.
Toronto Based. North American Reach.
Toronto and the GTA are our home market. When your role calls for a wider search, we reach candidates across Canada and the United States.
Based in Toronto. Searching Where the Talent Is.
We identify where people with the skills and industry experience you need are working. That research helps us choose which markets to search.
Toronto & GTA
Our base for client relationships and candidate connections, with local knowledge to support hiring across Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area.
Across Canada
Searches can include Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa, Montreal and other Canadian markets where candidates with the right experience may be found.
United States
We target relevant U.S. talent markets, including the Northeast, Midwest, Texas and California, based on the needs of your role.
More Attention Behind Every Search.
We cap the number of searches our team takes on so each client gets the time and attention their hiring needs deserve. That gives us room to assess candidates carefully, stay in touch and respond when priorities change.
Experienced Judgment
We look beyond job titles to understand how candidates make decisions, work with others and apply their experience to your needs.
Principal Led
Magdalena stays involved throughout your search, bringing experienced guidance to candidate discussions and decisions with your hiring team.
Strategy Built Around You
Your role, timing and hiring priorities guide where we look, how we approach candidates and what we assess in interviews.
Trusted Relationships
Our network and direct conversations help us reach people who may consider the right opportunity even when they are not applying for jobs.
The search is personal. The strategy should be too.
Before your next critical hire, ask a better question.
New technology, tighter budgets and changing teams can reshape a role. Before you hire, take a fresh look at the work you need done.
The 2026 Hiring Playbook combines research and practical guidance to help you clarify your hiring priorities. Use it to consider the skills your team needs and what your next hire should achieve.
Get the 2026 Hiring Playbook →A free resource for employers hiring across Canada and the United States.
More Confidence in Every Hire.
Hiring is a significant investment. Lead Search Group provides a six month replacement guarantee on qualifying permanent placements. It gives you added protection, with a commitment that continues after the hire.
Recruitment Perspective Worth Sharing.
Hear Magdalena Duleba-Lapensee discuss personalized recruitment on Leadership Human-Style. The conversation explores the human side of hiring and the people behind each search.
Personalized Recruitment with Magdalena Duleba-Lapensee
Leadership Human-Style