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Mullen Leadership Recruitment

Status: Open Location: Edmonton, AB

The Organization

Mullen Leadership Recruitment (MLR) is a boutique executive search firm focused on public impact leadership. We partner with boards and senior leaders across government, crown corporations, post-secondary institutions, not-for-profits, and member-based organizations to recruit exceptional executives and governance leaders. Our work is values-driven, research-informed, and grounded in discretion, professionalism, and strong relationships.

We believe leadership can transform communities. We are committed to placing leaders who drive positive social change and strengthen the organizations that serve the public good. We also believe that how we work matters. We show up with integrity, we provide honest market insight, and we run search processes that stand up to public scrutiny. We actively support inclusive leadership and build candidate pools that reflect the communities our clients serve. We continuously improve our approach so that our clients and candidates experience a process that is thoughtful, responsive, and high-quality.

The Opportunity

MLR is hiring a Consultant, Executive Search to support and lead key components of search mandates, from research and market mapping through direct candidate outreach, screening, and the preparation of client-ready deliverables.

This role suits someone who is both highly organized and highly relational, comfortable approaching senior leaders, confident representing MLR in the market, and committed to a rigorous, structured search process. We are also looking for someone who enjoys improving how work gets done. Once you understand our approach, you will be encouraged to share observations and suggest practical process improvements that strengthen quality, efficiency, and candidate experience.

What You’ll Do

Candidate Research, Market Mapping and Outreach

  • Research where the right people are, and build a list of strong potential candidates for senior leadership and board roles, including notes on what they do and where they work
  • Proactively source and approach candidates through discreet, high-quality outreach by email, phone, and LinkedIn
  • Represent MLR professionally in the market and build relationships with prospective candidates
  • Track outreach activity, follow-ups, and pipeline progress with strong attention to detail

Candidate Screening and Search Support

  • Conduct candidate screening conversations and intake information gathering
  • Coordinate interview scheduling and candidate communications to support an excellent candidate experience
  • Conduct reference checking and finalist due diligence workflows as required

Client Deliverables and Documentation

  • Contribute to search profiles, job ads, candidate self-assessments, interview guides, progress reports, and references
  • Write and edit documents to a polished, client-ready standard consistent with MLR’s brand voice
  • Maintain accurate records in the Invenias (our applicant tracking system) and ensure documentation is complete and consistent

Continuous Improvement and Quality

  • Learn MLR’s end-to-end search process and quality standards
  • Identify friction points and opportunities to improve workflow, templates, tracking, and candidate and client experience
  • Share observations and propose practical improvements, and support implementation of agreed enhancements

What We’re Looking For

Required

  • Undergraduate degree or relevant diploma
  • Interested in executive search, recruitment, research, consulting, or senior stakeholder engagement
  • Comfort with direct outreach to senior leaders and relationship building by phone, email, and LinkedIn
  • Excellent writing and editing skills with a clear, structured, professional tone
  • Strong project coordination skills and exceptional attention to detail
  • High discretion and sound judgment with sensitive information
  • Proficiency with Microsoft 365

An Asset

  • LinkedIn Recruiter experience and ATS experience
  • Familiarity with structured interviews, competency-based assessment, and reference practices
  • Strong document formatting skills in Word and PowerPoint

Working Model

  • Type: Permanent, full-time
  • Location: Edmonton (primarily in-office with some flexibility)
  • Start: As soon as possible

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Mullen Leadership Recruitment is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse team benefits and is essential to service excellence.  In accordance with provincial legislation, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions

If this opportunity excites you, please send an application package, including your resume and cover letter, to connect@mullenleadership.com. In the subject line of your email, please include the organization’s name and the position title.

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