Central 1 cooperatively empowers credit unions and other financial institutions to deliver banking choice to Canadians. Central 1 provides critical services at scale to enable a thriving credit union system. We do this by collaborating with our clients, developing strategies, products and services to support the financial well‑being of their more than 5 million diverse customers in communities across Canada. For more information, visit www.central1.com.

Job Summary
As a Contract Recruiter on the Central 1 team (contract, as‑needed), you will partner with leaders Central 1 to identify and attract top talent through managing the end‑to‑end recruitment process. This role is ideal for a recruiter who is proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in an evolving and sometimes ambiguous environment, while delivering high‑quality hiring outcomes.

What You’ll Be Doing

Manage full‑cycle recruitment across a range of technical and corporate IT roles

Source and screen candidates for a wide variety of technical positions

Build strong candidate pipelines through LinkedIn sourcing, ATS applications, and referrals

Proactively research and recommend current sourcing strategies to attract active and passive candidates

Assess candidate skills, experience, and competencies to make informed hiring recommendations

Initiate and lead recruitment intake/kickoff meetings to:

Understand role requirements

Clarify technical skills and competencies

Align on business objectives

Schedule and coordinate interviews, including:

Initial phone screens

Panel and video interviews with hiring managers





Partner with hiring managers to guide decision‑making and ensure an efficient hiring process

Establish and support offers and terms of employment

Provide a high‑quality candidate experience through clear, timely communication

Utilize Workday Recruitment module to manage requisitions and track candidate progress

Partner effectively with recruitment peers, HR teams, and cross‑functional stakeholders

Manage hiring needs in collaboration with external recruitment partners or agencies when required

Support additional recruitment‑related activities as needed in a dynamic environment

Engagement Model

Contract‑based, as‑needed support role

Work volume may fluctuate based on business hiring demand

Expected to ramp up quickly and operate with a high degree of independence

Works closely with internal HR and hiring teams

What You’ll Have

3–5 years of recruitment experience, including full‑cycle recruiting

Experience recruiting for in a high‑volume or quick‑paced environment, for corporate and technical roles

Strong proficiency in LinkedIn sourcing

Experience using Workday Recruitment module or similar ATS/HRIS systems

Strong communication, influencing, and negotiation skills

Proven ability to build relationships with hiring managers and candidates





Passion for talent acquisition and knowledge of modern sourcing strategies and best practices

Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple roles simultaneously

High attention to detail and strong follow‑through

Proactive, self‑motivated, and able to work effectively in ambiguous environments

Versatile, adaptable, and solutions‑oriented mindset

Post‑secondary education (degree, diploma, or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Nice to Have

Experience working within a staffing or agency environment

Hourly Rate
$30.00–$55.00 hourly

The hourly rate reflects the salary range for a fully proficient employee in this position. Placement within the range will depend on market conditions and a variety of job‑related factors, including the candidate’s knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, education, and training.

Central 1 does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to screen, assess, or select applicants during our recruitment process. This job posting is for an existing, specific vacancy within our organization. All applications will be considered exclusively for the position described in this posting.

Central 1 is an equal opportunity employer and committed to building an inclusive workforce by creating an setting where everyone feels like they belong and has the opportunity to be successful. We welcome all applicants to join our diverse workforce and we will provide an accessible candidate experience including, but not limited to accommodations to interview sites and alternate formats upon request to our Recruitment team.

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📌 Contract Recruiter-(Hybrid) (Ontario)
🏢 Central 1
📍 Ontario