Who Are We?

Machobear Studios is an established tech start-up based in Vancouver. We are the creators of liv.rent, an all-in-one platform that connects tenants with landlords. In addition to developing and maintaining our platform, we work on a variety of exciting projects for our clients within the real estate and food industries, providing innovative tech solutions that meet their unique needs.

We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to help drive the growth of our studio, our sister company, and affiliates. In this role, you will be a true talent scout, relying on genuine curiosity, advanced searching techniques, and a knack for finding the right people in unexpected places.

With recruitment experience spanning various sectors, you excel at pivoting to source talent for roles in design, architecture, construction, accounting, IT, marketing, sales, and administration. You are adept at creating a genuine candidate experience and building strong relationships within the studio, while also participating in various ad hoc projects and duties to support the overall business operation, your keen eye for talent will be crucial in supporting our ongoing growth.

What You’ll Be Doing:

- Manage the full recruitment cycle from candidate tracking, sourcing, screening through interviews, reference checks, offers, and contract negotiations
- Own and drive recruitment strategies across open and upcoming requisitions, adapting and pivoting approaches based on hiring needs and results
- Proactively identify and implement opportunities to improve recruitment processes, tools, and workflows
- Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs




- Utilize innovative, organic sourcing methods (including advanced Boolean strings, X-ray searching, open-source intelligence, and other non-traditional channels) to uncover passive talents
- Leverage AI to improve recruitment processes, and streamline candidate communication
- Stay informed on local talent markets and hiring trends, providing hiring managers with insights and recommendations to support recruitment decisions
- Partner with hiring managers throughout the full recruitment cycle, including intake meetings, development, and candidate selection
- Research and attend network events
- Build and forge relationships with external associations, institutions, and talent communities
- Help facilitate company culture initiatives

What You Bring:

- 3+ years experience in recruitment, ideally in-house and/or agency, with experience managing roles across diverse industry sectors in a fast-paced environment
- Full cycle recruitment experience, including intake needs analysis, crafting, sourcing, screening, and contract negotiations
- Demonstrated ability to take ownership and drive recruitment strategies
- Deep familiarity with open-web sourcing strategies, including advanced Boolean strings, X-ray searching,



and creative sourcing across non-traditional platforms
- Strong understanding of local talent markets and the ability to providing hiring managers with relevant market insights and recommendations
- Able to easily build and maintain rapport and relationships internally and externally
- Comfortable leveraging AI and technology to streamline recruitment processes
- Tech savvy and eager to experiment with new tools and approaches
- Excellent communication and organization skills, with strong attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills, including active listening, empathy, problem solving, and sound judgment

What To Expect:

- Join a passionate and creative team that learns, collaborates, and succeeds together
- Refuel throughout the day with our fully stocked kitchen - we’ve got great coffee, snacks, and beer on tap
- Work in a bright and spacious open office space, along the Vancouver Seawall.
- Bring your dog to work – we welcome all four-legged friends in our office
- Transit-accessible location, with plenty of great restaurants and cafes nearby
- We like to have fun! Join us for fun events, lunches, and patio time

Please note, only qualified candidates will be contacted. Pay: $65,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Company events
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off

Application question(s):
- Do you have the legal right to work in Canada?
- Where did you hear about this prospect?
- Are you based in Vancouver?
- Are you comfortable working fully in-person?
- How many years of experience do you have working in recruitment?

Work Location: In person

📌 Talent Acquisition Specialist (Vancouver)
🏢 Machobear Studios
📍 Vancouver