The Position: The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for identifying, attracting, and securing top-tier technical and professional talent while maintaining strong relationships with candidates throughout the hiring process. This role focuses on ensuring high-quality hires and building a robust talent pipeline that aligns with company needs and strategic objectives.

The Talent Acquisition

Specialist will leverage data-driven recruitment strategies, collaborate closely with hiring managers, and deliver an exceptional candidate experience from sourcing through onboarding.

Responsibilities: Technical and Professional Recruiting - Source, engage, and recruit candidates for technical and qualified roles, leveraging various platforms (LinkedIn, Indeed, industry networks) and innovative sourcing strategies.

- Conduct interviews and assessments to evaluate technical skills, experience, and cultural fit.
- Collaborate with hiring managers to refine job descriptions and understand role requirements.
- Utilize data-driven recruitment strategies to identify and attract top industry professionals.
- Manage all candidate records and recruitment steps within the company's HRIS/recruitment system (e.g., Dayforce) Candidate Quality and Screening - Ensure a high standard of talent selection by evaluating both technical proficiency and soft skills.
- Implement structured interview processes to assess candidates objectively and consistently.
- Manage pre-employment evaluations and coordinate with technical teams for candidate assessments.
- Provide insights on market trends, salary expectations, and competitive hiring practices.
- Track recruitment activity and provide regular updates on open roles and candidate progress.

Relationship

Management - Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates, ensuring a positive experience throughout the hiring process.





- Develop talent pipelines by networking within technical communities and industry events.
- Own candidate relationship management throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
- Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and People & Development team members.
- Partner with the Director, People & Development and hiring managers on job qualification/intake meetings.

Process

Improvement and Reporting - Proactively identify and engage top talent through various sourcing channels.

- Provide reporting and KPI tracking for recruitment activity, open roles, and candidate progress.
- Advise on compliance, legislative changes, and best practices in recruitment.
- Support additional HR projects as needed.

Requirements

- 3+ years of experience in talent acquisition, technical recruiting, or resourcing management, preferably within IT or technology sectors.
- Proven ability to source, engage, and recruit candidates for technical and professional roles.
- Strong understanding of structured interview processes and candidate assessment methodologies.
- Experience with HRIS/recruitment systems (e.g., Dayforce) and candidate management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build relationships with candidates and stakeholders.
- Knowledge of market trends, salary benchmarks, and competitive hiring practices.
- Ability to manage multiple recruitment cycles and prioritize effectively.
- Familiarity with employment laws and compliance across Canadian provinces is an asset.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and recruitment platforms (LinkedIn, Indeed).

Competencies

- Relationship Building & Stakeholder Management
- Technical & Analytical Acumen
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Organization & Multi-tasking
- Problem Solving & Initiative
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Customer Service Orientation

📌 People & Development - Talent Acquisition Specialist (Surrey)
🏢 F12.net
📍 Surrey