Technology Practice Researcher, Executive Search

🗓️ Posted 2026-08-21 Montréal, QC, Canada Permanent Hybrid Human Resources Recruitment

Company shared salary

NA

Market rate

5,000 CAD–7,000 CAD/mo (60,000 CAD–84,000 CAD/yr)

Based on similar roles (title + domain + location).

About the Company

Egon Zehnder's Technology Practice Team has extensive experience helping organizations navigate leadership challenges in a future focused technological world. Our industry expertise focuses on key segments covering AI, Communications & Connectivity (Telecommunications), Digital, Software, IT Services, IT Systems & Semiconductors to deliver tailored people solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the lead Researcher for multiple simultaneous client projects in collaboration with Consultants and other Researchers
  • Act as a thought partner to the team on all aspects of projects by identifying and developing a rigorous approach and strategy
  • Guide the project team throughout the search processes to drive strategy, candidate solutions and supporting client materials with a consistent focus on quality and speed
  • Identify, calibrate and prioritize potential candidates through a thorough research process, the internal Firm network and external resources
  • Conduct information and data synthesis from interviews, discussions, and working sessions to identify the needs and wants of a diverse set of stakeholders
  • Work broadly across different Firm offerings to continue developing a well-rounded understanding of our solutions to identify the best solutions for individual client needs
  • Create high-quality client documentation, such as candidate profiles, role specifications, search strategies, assessment and client progress reports
  • Partner with client teams to develop pitch presentations and business development materials, adapting deliverables and solutions to address specific client needs
  • Proactively initiate, shape, and drive effective business development activities and other business-related projects, including monitoring relevant market shifts in a segment or function, company updates, and people moves
  • Act as a partner with consultants to build targeted event lists for business development-related dinners, conferences, and other points of connection
  • Contribute to the Firm's knowledge management activities by looking for opportunities to share expertise and best practices, developing a network of people within an industry or functional area and recording pertinent information
  • Develop an area of subject matter expertise, providing strategic guidance and high quality insights on important trends and topics to support

Requirements

  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • The ability to balance multiple projects at the same time