Jamie Kilbride

Senior Recruitment Consultant @ Buchanan Technologies

About

I am a senior recruitment professional with over 20 years of experience delivering talent solutions across technology, engineering, and professional services. My core specialization is IT recruitment, spanning roles from Help Desk and Field Technicians through Business Analysts, Architects, and senior technical leadership. I bring a highly adaptable, consultative approach and have successfully supported organizations across diverse technology stacks, business models, and organizational cultures. I am not constrained by tools, platforms, or personalities; instead, I focus on aligning the right talent to each client’s operational and strategic needs. In addition to IT, my background includes recruiting for engineering roles within manufacturing (civil, electrical, and electronics), public and corporate accounting, and mid-level management across small, mid-market, and enterprise organizations. I am known for my versatility and end-to-end ownership—combining advanced sourcing strategies, client development, project coordination, and process management to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes from initial engagement through successful placement.

Country

Canada

City

Prince Edward Island

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Skill

Human Resources (HR), Coaching & Mentoring, Applicant Tracking Systems, Strategic Partnerships, Temporary Staffing, Written Communication, Strategic Relationships, Communication, Teamwork, Behavioral Interviewing, Client Development, Solution Selling, Brand Awareness, Sales Management, Technical Recruiting, Recruitment/Retention, Team Building, Account Management, Recruiting, Human Resources

Experience

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Buchanan Technologies

2017-7 - Present · 9 yrs 3 mos

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

At Buchanan Technologies, I provide talent acquisition initiatives supporting complex technology and professional services engagements. I partner with internal leadership, hiring managers, and clients to shape recruiting strategy, drive execution, and ensure consistent delivery of high-impact talent aligned to business goals. In addition to full-cycle recruitment, I play an active role in mentoring recruiters, setting delivery standards, and influencing process improvements that enhance speed, quality, and candidate experience. I am recognized for taking ownership of challenging searches, advising stakeholders on market conditions and compensation, and serving as a trusted point of escalation when roles require a strategic approach. Key areas of leadership and impact include: Leading end-to-end recruiting strategy and execution Mentoring and supporting recruiting team members Acting as a senior partner to clients and internal leadership Driving process improvement and delivery consistency Providing market insight, workforce planning, and advisory support

HR Consultant and Executive Recruitment - IT, Engineering, and Operations Specialist

The Staffing Exchange Inc.

2015-6 - 2017-7 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Prince Edward Island, Canada

The Staffing Exchange™ was established to provide corporations with a world-class business facility for corporate resources. We embrace the highest standards of quality and excellence in the areas of permanent and contract staffing through customized business solutions. In an industry where quality is frequently substituted with quantity, The Staffing Exchange™ has established the highest level of professional standards and practices that enable corporations to make sound, qualified and intelligent business decisions.

HR Consultant and Recruiter

Island Recruiting and Focal HR

2009-3 - 2015-5 · 6 yrs 3 mos

Charlottetown Prince Edward Island

Focal HR and Island Recruiting. Originally formed in 2008, Island Recruiting has developed a strong list of reference clients from across Canada, and around the world. Clients include both multinational organizations and small business owners with only a few employees. Focal HR can respond to any client needs, regardless of their size. Focal HR was formed in 2011 in response to our client’s requests for Human Resource support and assistance. Today we provide HR consultancy to a host of clients. Services range from outsourced contingency HR to HR policy and platform development to employee handbooks and interpretation of labour standard acts across Canada. We are our outsourced HR partner. Focal HR is also an accredited immigration consultancy firm and member of the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC). As such we are accredited by the Canadian Government to assist and facilitate foreign skilled worker recruitment and integration