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Campus Recruiter

McKinsey & Company

Software Engineering, People & HR

Toronto, ON, Canada

CAD 87,200-109k / year

Posted on Feb 4, 2026

People & HR

Campus Recruiter

Job ID: 104570

You will be an integral member of McKinsey Canada as well as the broader North America campus recruiting team.

Toronto

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Do you want to work on complex and pressing challenges—the kind that bring together curious, ambitious, and determined leaders who strive to become better every day? If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place.

Your Impact

You will work closely with the Canadian Partners, consultants and professional development team, as well as NA recruiting leadership to ensure we are hiring the best talent to meet our hiring needs.

You will also be responsible for leading recruiting efforts on-campus to attract distinctive talent to McKinsey & Company. You will collaborate with consultants and leaders affiliated with the sources to lead the recruiting strategy and execution at those schools to deliver on our overall recruiting priorities.

Your experience in professional services recruiting will serve you as an integral member of the recruiting team.

Key Responsibilities

Office recruiting responsibilities:

Collaborate with Partners, Professional Development and other office leaders to help develop and lead recruiting strategy for the location; build and maintain peer-based relationships with leaders; partner with consultants, source recruiters, and other members of the recruiting community to plan and execute all aspects of core recruiting efforts, including attraction, assessment, cultivation and onboarding.

Provide end-to-end management of the candidate through their progression in the recruiting process, including interview scheduling, responding to general questions, generating offer letters, planning, designing and executing tailored cultivation and onboarding strategies. Build strong relationships with candidates to understand decision making criteria and provide counsel. Develop location specific messaging and value proposition to attract top talent to the location. Understand the competitive landscape and what makes it unique and distinctive.

Plan and execute attraction and cultivation events (e.g., location presentations, small group events, interview days, dinners, office visits).

Lead and own the Summer Internship program for the location, including individual and cohort-based events. Work with the North America recruiting team to continue to innovate our recruiting practices.

Conduct year-end analysis on recruiting results and develop recommendations for improvements; ensure accurate and timely candidate data updates within appropriate recruiting tools. Take on additional responsibilities and special projects throughout the year and/or as they arise

On-campus recruiting responsibilities:

Manage all aspects of Firm recruiting efforts on-campus, working with consultants to develop and execute recruiting strategy for top talent. Plan and execute campus events (e.g., large presentations, small group events, interview workshops) while managing overall source recruiting budget, staffing consultants and attending events. Serve as primary contact and counselor for candidates throughout the identification, attraction and early assessment stages; be highly responsive to their needs and inquiries.

Lead candidate screening efforts and selection discussions for sources. Develop annual analysis of results against historical and competitive benchmarks; identify strategies to improve recruiting initiatives. Assist with candidate cultivation to include planning and executing events; identifying consultants who can support with candidate’s decision drivers; developing creative, personalized strategies. Manage a high volume of online applications; process and track applications; monitor candidate assessment results and update candidate management database.

Work with broader recruiting team to continue to innovate McKinsey’s recruiting strategy

Your Growth

You are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real impact.

In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we’ll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference.

When you join us, you will have:

Continuous learning: Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.
A voice that matters: From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.
Global community: With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Exceptional benefits: On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.

Your qualifications and skills

University degree required
2-5 years of recruiting experience, with a preference for experience in hiring for professional services and/or technical roles
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; growth mindset and willingness to dive in where priorities require leadership
Strong strategic thinker – ability to see and manage to “the big picture” while driving impact on specific initiatives
Strong analytical ability, including high degree of comfort with Excel & PowerPoint
Excellent interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills. Ability to build great relationships with candidates, consultants at all levels, and recruiting colleagues
Proactive problem solver capable of identifying issues and generating solutions; desire and energy to continuously improve recruiting processes
Outstanding organizational skills. Ability to coordinate multiple streams of work independently; close attention to detail
Demonstrated initiative, judgment and maturity; track record as self-starter; mindful of external reputation; discreet, respectful and caring with confidential information
Flexibility to deal with last minute changes; ability to remain calm under pressure; comfortable working with minimal direction and flexibility to work overtime as required
Ability to have flexible schedule and travel to campus as needed
Ability to look beyond own responsibilities to help team members with time sensitive deadlines as needed

Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues.

Our unwavering commitment to integrity drives everything we do, guiding us to always act in the best interests of our clients, our people, and the communities we serve.

Capabilities

Firm Administration

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In accordance with Ontario law, this job posting is for an existing vacancy.

FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Certain Canadian jurisdictions require McKinsey & Company to include a reasonable estimate of the salary for this role. For new joiners for this role in Canada, including all office locations where the job may be performed, a reasonable estimated range is $87,200 - $109,000 CAD — to help you understand what you can expect. This reflects our best estimate of the lowest to highest salary for this role at the time of this posting, ensuring you have a clear picture right from the start, though it's important to remember that actual salaries may vary. Factors like your office location, your unique blend of experience and skills, start date and our current organizational needs all play a part in determining the final figure. Certain roles are also eligible for bonuses, subject to McKinsey's discretion and based on factors such as individual and/or organizational performance.

Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to the wellness of our colleagues and their families. This includes medical, mental health, dental and vision coverage, telemedicine services, life, accident and disability insurance, parental leave and family planning benefits, caregiving resources, a generous retirement contributions program, financial guidance, and paid time off.

FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites.

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Job Skill Group - CSSA
Job Skill Code - RCR - Recruiter
Function - Firm Administration
Industry -
Post to LinkedIn - Yes
Posted to LinkedIn Date - Fri Jan 09 00:00:00 GMT 2026
LinkedIn Posting City - Toronto
LinkedIn Posting State/Province - Ontario
LinkedIn Posting Country - Canada
LinkedIn Job Title - Campus Recruiter
LinkedIn Function - Business Development;Human Resources;Project Management
LinkedIn Industry - Management Consulting
LinkedIn Seniority Level - Associate

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