Available position

Talent Acquisition Lead
(permanent position, 40 hour per week)

About Nord Quantique

At Nord Quantique, we strive to build impactful technology by relentlessly pushing our understanding of quantum science. We are an interdisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, innovators, builders, and enthusiasts on a mission to make quantum computing a reality. Our quantum processors are designed to reduce errors in quantum computation to facilitate long-term scaling toward fully-fledged quantum computers. We believe it is our responsibility to deliver this transformative technology for the greater good of society.

Located at the heart of the beautiful Eastern Townships region in the province of Quebec, Canada, we develop our technology in the vibrant quantum ecosystem of Sherbrooke. Leaning on more than a decade of vertical integration of quantum hardware, we are leveraging a comprehensive pool of quantum technology and micro-electronic infrastructure to deploy our quantum computing technology

Salary : $128,500 – $149,000
Benefits : 5 weeks of vacation, group insurance (including dental care), virtual care, lifestyle spending account (all available after 3 months of service)

Supervisor : Director of HR

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Our Current Needs

As Nord Quantique grows, the company is strengthening its ability to attract and hire highly specialized talent across Research and development, engineering, operational and support functions to build a massively scalable quantum computing business. Recruiting in deep-tech environments requires structured processes, solid collaboration with technical leadership,



and the ability to build sustainable talent pipelines in a competitive global market.

To support this growth, we are hiring a Talent Acquisition Lead to scale Nord Quantique's recruiting capabilities. This role will be responsible for designing and operating the company's recruitment engine, ensuring that hiring processes remain efficient, rigorous, and aligned with Nord Quantique's growth plans.

The Head of Talent Acquisition will work closely with technical leaders and management across the organization to understand upcoming hiring needs, structure recruiting strategies, and ensure that the company can consistently attract and integrate the talent required to advance its mission.

This role will also contribute to shaping the structure and development of the Talent Acquisition function itself, building and mentoring the recruiting team while establishing scalable hiring practices and tools.

The Role :
The Head of Talent Acquisition will lead the development and execution of Nord Quantique's recruiting strategy. Working in close collaboration with leadership and hiring managers across the company, the candidate will:

- Build and lead Nord Quantique's Talent Acquisition team, including the recruitment and development of recruiters as the team grows.




- Design and operate a structured recruiting engine capable of supporting the company's high hiring volume while maintaining strong candidate experience and hiring standards.
- Manage the recruitment processes and streams, using modern talent acquisition systems and tools.
- Partner with technical leaders to anticipate hiring needs and translate workforce planning into effective recruitment strategies.
- Define and continuously improve recruitment processes, including sourcing strategies, interview practices, and hiring decision frameworks.
- Develop and manage talent sourcing pipelines for specialized technical roles.
- Coordinate with Marketing and leadership to support recruiting missions, employer branding initiatives, with possible participation in recruitment events.
- Monitor recruiting performance and introduce data-driven improvements to hiring processes and tools.
- Ensure strong collaboration between Talent Acquisition, hiring managers, and HR Operations to support efficient onboarding and workforce integration.

The selected candidate will operate within a highly dynamic environment and will have the opportunity to shape the recruitment strategy, processes and team structure of a key component of Nord Quantique's growth engine.

Education and experience requirements :

- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in talent acquisition, preferably in technology-driven or R&D; environments.
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📌 Talent Acquisition Lead (Sherbrooke)
🏢 Nord Quantique
📍 Sherbrooke