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Steven Petroff

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Director, Client Services at IQ PARTNERS Inc
📍 Greater Toronto Area, Canada

Steven Petroff is a Director at IQ PARTNERS, specializing in legal and accounting recruitment. With an MBA and a background in finance at Rogers and as a CFO, he combines corporate expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit. Colleagues praise him for his persistence, integrity, and client management skills, often calling him a "consummate professional. "

Beyond his corporate roles, Steven was the owner of Petroff Gallery, a contemporary art gallery in Toronto. This experience highlights his passion for the arts and community engagement, as he also chaired the local Business Improvement Area. His interests include canoe trips, yoga, and golf.

Unique fact: Before becoming a top recruiter, Steven owned an internationally recognized contemporary art gallery, developing corporate rewards programs.

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Experience
36 Years
Current Role
Director, Client Services
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Toronto Area, Canada
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Recruitment Trends
His recent posts analyze the impact of AI on recruiting, skills-based hiring over degrees, and what hiring managers are prioritizing in the current market.
Talent Retention
He actively discusses the strategic choice between retaining current employees versus hiring replacements, indicating a focus on long-term talent management for clients.
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Career

Work history

9-2016
Director, Client Services
IQ PARTNERS Inc
6-2015 - 8-2016
Executive Recruiter
The London Search Group (merged with IQ PARTNERS)
11-2013 - 4-2015
Senior Accountant
The Woodbridge Company Limited
5-1998 - 6-2013
Owner & Chief Financial Officer
Petroff Gallery
5-1994 - 5-1998
Assistant Manager, Financial Settlement
Rogers Communications Inc.
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Education
1989 - 1991
Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Windsor
1984 - 1987
Bachelor's degree
York University
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