Technology Talent for What Your Business Is Building Next.
Lead Search Group provides technology recruitment in Toronto and beyond. We recruit technical specialists and technology leaders who build products, modernize systems and improve how businesses work. Targeted research and direct outreach help us find people with the skills and experience your plans require.
Let's Talk About Your Technology HiringSpecialized Talent Across Technology & Digital.
Building software, protecting data and leading a technology team require different skills. Lead Search Group recruits across these disciplines, matching each search to the technical knowledge, experience and business needs behind the role.
Software &Engineering
Software engineers, developers, architects and technical specialists who build and maintain products, platforms and business systems.
Product &Digital
Product managers, product leaders and digital specialists who define what to build, improve customer experiences and connect technical teams with business needs.
Data &Analytics
Data engineers, analysts and data leaders who organize information, build data systems and help teams make informed decisions.
Cybersecurity& Risk
Cybersecurity, information security, privacy and technology risk professionals who protect systems and data, assess threats and help teams respond to security incidents.
Cloud &Infrastructure
Cloud engineers, infrastructure specialists and network and systems professionals who keep technology reliable, support growth and modernize older systems.
TechnologyLeadership
Chief Information Officers, Chief Technology Officers and other technology leaders who set priorities, develop teams and lead changes to systems and ways of working.
The Right Technology Candidate May Never Apply.
Experienced technology professionals may already be busy building products or leading teams. We identify people doing relevant work, explore what they have delivered and find out what could make a new role worth considering.
Find Experience That Fits What You’re Building.
A list of tools or programming languages tells only part of the story. We clarify what the person needs to build, maintain or improve, along with the systems, team and business they will work within.
We then identify companies and teams where people have solved similar problems. Relevant experience may come from a competitor, a software business or a technology team in another industry.
Technical skills, product type, system scale, security needs, team structure and the level of responsibility the role requires.
Give Strong Candidates a Reason to Talk.
People who are doing well in their current roles need a clear reason to consider yours. We explain the work, the challenges and the opportunity to make an impact, then explore what matters to them.
Targeted research, direct outreach, professional relationships and referrals help us reach people who may never see or respond to a job posting.
The technical challenge, team, decision-making authority, working arrangements and career goals, alongside the experience your business needs.
Relevant Experience. A Clear Reason to Join.
We connect what your technology team needs with what the right candidate wants from their next role.
What Should Your Next Technology Hire Deliver?
A list of platforms and technical skills is a starting point. We help you define what the person needs to deliver, the environment they will work in and the teams they need to support. Those priorities shape the search.
What should your business be able to do because you made this hire?
Build theRight Skills
What needs to be built, improved or solved?
The role may involve developing software, securing systems, improving data or replacing older infrastructure. We clarify the work and the technical skills needed to deliver it.
Match theEnvironment
Where will this person need to succeed?
A startup, a growing software company and a large enterprise have different demands. We look for experience with the system scale, resources and pace your team works with.
Connect Teams& Technology
Who will this person need to work with?
Technical work often depends on product, operations, finance and customer teams. We consider how candidates explain decisions, understand business needs and work across those groups.
Lead People& Change
What will this person need to lead or influence?
The hire may need to develop a team, set technical priorities or introduce new systems. We define the leadership responsibilities and look for evidence of handling similar work.
Agree on Results Before Comparing Candidates.
A clear brief helps your team assess technical experience alongside communication, judgment and leadership. We use the agreed priorities to explore what candidates have delivered and how that experience fits your plans.
Discuss YourTechnology Hire.
Tell us what you are building or changing. We can help define the role, the skills required and where to find the right experience.
Discuss a Technology SearchPlan YourNext Hire.
Use research and practical hiring questions to clarify the skills your business needs before you begin a search.
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Focused Attention for Your Technology Search.
You need a recruitment partner who understands what your technology team needs to deliver and has time to focus on your hire. We combine careful assessment with personal involvement throughout the search.
TechnologyJudgment
We explore what candidates have built, improved or secured, and the teams and systems they worked with. This helps you assess how their experience fits your needs.
PrincipalLed
Magdalena stays involved throughout your technology search, helping clarify priorities, assess candidates and support your hiring decision.
Focused SearchCapacity
We cap the searches our team takes on. This gives us time for careful research, candidate conversations and follow-up as your hiring needs change.
TrustedRelationships
Professional relationships and referrals help us reach experienced technology professionals who may consider the right opportunity without actively applying.
Relationships That Speak for Themselves.
Our reputation has been built one relationship at a time. Clients and candidates trust Lead Search Group with important hiring and career decisions, and their experiences say more about our approach than we ever could.
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.
Your Technology Recruitment Questions, Answered.
Find out how we define technology roles, assess relevant experience and reach candidates in Toronto and beyond.
We use targeted research, direct outreach, referrals and professional relationships to find people doing relevant work. We introduce your opportunity and explore whether the role, team and technical challenge could make a move worthwhile.
We start with what the person needs to deliver, then work with your team to separate essential skills from preferences. Some tools or languages may be required from day one; others may be learned through related experience.
We explore what candidates have built, improved, secured or led, and the systems and teams they worked with. We also consider how they solve problems, explain decisions and work with colleagues across the business.
Some roles require specific industry knowledge or experience with regulations and customers. Others may suit someone from a related sector who has solved similar problems. We clarify which experience is essential before narrowing the search.
Yes. We recruit across software, product, data, cybersecurity, cloud and infrastructure. Leadership searches include Directors, Vice Presidents, Chief Information Officers, Chief Technology Officers and leaders responsible for major technology changes.
Yes. We help clarify what needs to be built or changed, the responsibilities involved and the skills required. This gives your team a shared brief before research and outreach begin.
Yes. Lead Search Group is based in Toronto, with searches extending across Canada and the United States when needed. The role, working arrangements and relevant talent market determine how broadly we search.
Let’s Define Your Next Technology Hire.
Tell us what you need to build, improve or change. We can help define the role and the experience to look for.
Discuss a Technology Search
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.
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