Lead Recruiting

LEAD Recruiting is a specialist recruitment company focused on connecting exceptional talent with leading firms in architecture, engineering, construction, and business development. Founded and led by industry veterans Jake Sopik and Paul Sopik, LEAD combines over a decade of recruiting expertise with deep sector knowledge to deliver placements fast and efficiently. The company works with a curated network of top-tier candidates and maintains exclusive talent guarantees, enabling clients to hire three times faster with zero hassle. LEAD specialises in architecture, design, and construction sectors, placing talent across multiple disciplines including architects, designers, technologists, structural and mechanical engineers, site superintendents, project managers, and senior leadership roles. The company also recruits for interior design, urban planning, marketing and business development, and administrative and operations positions within these industries. Based in Toronto, LEAD operates across major Canadian cities including New York, Vancouver, Calgary, and Ottawa. The company has built its reputation through hundreds of successful placements and millions in client billings, earning trust from firms such as Montgomery Sisam, Zeidler Architects, and WZMH Architects. Clients choose LEAD for its unrelenting commitment to understanding the nuances of each role, its robust industry network, and its ability to source talent and opportunities not found on traditional job boards.