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We Connect Top Talent With Leading Firms

In Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Business Development, we match the right people with the right firms - fast.

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Make Your Move

Lead Recruiting

Architecture · Design · Construction

Make Your Move

Lead Recruiting

Architecture · Design · Construction

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Years of Industry Expertise

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  • Toronto

  • Ottawa

  • Vancouver

  • New York

  • Calgary

Your next move

made simple

Lead connects vetted talent with top companies. Tell us your goals, we’ll make them happen.

Let's Connect

Let's Connect

Exclusive Access

We have the talent and roles you won’t find on job boards.

AAA Roster

A decade plus with the right people in the right roles.

Built Around You

We care about your goals -short-term or long-term.

Hire Fast. Hire Smart.

We're on it. 24hr Delivery

  • Toronto

  • Ottawa

  • Vancouver

  • New York

  • Calgary

Your next move

made simple

Lead connects vetted talent with top companies. Tell us your goals, we’ll make them happen.

Let's Connect

Exclusive Access

We have the talent and roles you won’t find on job boards.

AAA Roster

A decade plus with the right people in the right roles.

Built Around You

We care about your goals -short-term or long-term.

Hire Fast. Hire Smart.

We're on it. 24hr Delivery

Eight sectors. Zero guesswork.

Cultural / Arts

Our clients create inspiring places - museums, community centres, and performing arts spaces.

Higher Education
Residential High Rise
Healthcare
Commercial High-Rise
Single Family
Hospitality / Hotel
Sports Entertainment

Eight sectors.

Zero guesswork.

Cultural / Arts

Our clients create inspiring places - museums, community centres, and performing arts spaces.

Higher Education
Residential High Rise
Healthcare
Commercial High-Rise
Single Family
Hospitality / Hotel
Sports Entertainment

Eight sectors.

Zero guesswork.

Cultural / Arts

Our clients create inspiring places - museums, community centres, and performing arts spaces.

Higher Education
Residential High Rise
Healthcare
Commercial High-Rise
Single Family
Hospitality / Hotel
Sports Entertainment

What our clients say

What our clients say

Get In Touch

Get In Touch

I have worked with Jake at Lead Recruiting consistently for several years. Lead has assisted us in securing a wide range of positions, they have presented top tier qualified talent. I consider Lead a reliable recruiting partner, with a robust network of highly skilled architectural and design candidates. Lead understands our needs as a firm very well.

Montgomery Sisam

Principal

Exceptional… unrelenting commitment.

ZEIDLER

Architect

Well established, with a deep understanding of the architecture and construction industries.

East Room

Co-Founder

Dedication and expertise in understanding my needs were evident.

Sweeny & Co.

Senior Interior Designer

Lead Recruiting has provided recruiting services for us over the past several years. Jake is quick to understand our needs and takes action to find suitable candidates in a timely manner. He is attentive to our needs and has a very good understanding of the nuances of each role in an architectural firm.

WZMH Architects

Principal

I highly recommend Jake from LEAD. Having worked with him for several years, he has been an exceptional partner in my career progression, facilitating my last two moves into senior roles at leading architecture firms. Jake consistently demonstrates a deep understanding of individual needs and ambitions, coupled with remarkable consistency and reliability. His work is truly effective and greatly appreciated.

Diamond Schmitt

Project Manager

Roles we place

Roles we place

Chosen by Talent. Trusted by Firms. Backed by a 96.5% retention rate.

Chosen by Talent. Trusted by Firms. Backed by a 96.5% retention rate.

Chosen by Talent. Trusted by Firms.

Backed up by a 92.5% retention rate.

Take The Lead

Take The Lead

  • Architecture

    Architects · Designers · Technologists

  • Engineering

    Structural · Mechanical · Electrical · Civil

  • Construction

    Site Superintendents · Project Managers · Coordinators

  • Executive Search

    Senior Leadership · Principals · Directors

  • Development & Properties

    Development Managers · Owners Reps · Asset Managers

  • Marketing & Development

    Marketing · Proposals · Business Development

  • Urban Planning & Design

    Urban Planners · Urban Designers · Civic Design

  • Administration & Operations

    Office Managers · Executive Assistants · Operations

  • Interior Design

    Interior Designers · Interior Technologists · Project Leads

  • Architecture

    Architects · Designers · Technologists

  • Engineering

    Structural · Mechanical · Electrical · Civil

  • Construction

    Site Superintendents · Project Managers · Coordinators

  • Executive Search

    Senior Leadership · Principals · Directors

  • Development & Properties

    Development Managers · Owners Reps · Asset Managers

  • Marketing & Development

    Marketing · Proposals · Business Development

  • Urban Planning & Design

    Urban Planners · Urban Designers · Civic Design

  • Administration & Operations

    Office Managers · Executive Assistants · Operations

  • Interior Design

    Interior Designers · Interior Technologists · Project Leads

Leadership

The Power Behind Every Move

Since 2017, Lead has been connecting the best with the best. Nearly three decades of experience has proven one thing - we deliver. 

Since 2017, Lead has been connecting the best with the best. Nearly three decades of experience has proven one thing - we deliver. 

Partner

Jake Sopik

Founder. Connector. Advisor. 

Over a decade scaling teams across emerging and established companies — Jake doesn't just fill roles, he drives growth.

jake@lead-recruiting.com

Partner

Paul Sopik

Measured. Strategic. Precise.

20+ years of getting it right connecting top talent with leading roles in Architecture, Design & Construction.

paul@lead-recruiting.com

  • Get in touch

  • Get in touch

Expect results.

Let’s work together

50 Carroll Street, Toronto, ON M4M 3G3

info@lead-recruiting.com

Expect results.

Let’s work together

50 Carroll Street, Toronto, ON M4M 3G3

info@lead-recruiting.com

Talent

Company

Talent

Company

Talent

Company