Senior IT (Technical) Recruiter
BeachHead is growing and seeking a Senior Recruitment Specialist to join our team, responsible for delivering full-cycle recruitment for Information Technology (IT) contract roles.
In this position, you will execute end-to-end recruitment activities, including sourcing, screening, candidate engagement, and offer management. You will work closely with the Recruitment Team Lead/Manager to understand role requirements and deliver qualified professionals across the clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute full-cycle recruitment for IT/Business Professional contract roles in a fast-paced environment
- Screen candidates against job requirements to ensure strong technical and role alignment
- Proactively source candidates through databases, professional networks, referrals, and direct outreach
- Build and maintain talent pipelines for hard-to-fill roles
- Engage candidates through phone, virtual, and in-person interactions
- Maintain ongoing relationships with both new and past applicants
- Prepare candidate resumes, summaries, and skill matrices for client submission
- Accurately document candidate activity and communications in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
- Manage candidate and client expectations throughout the recruitment lifecycle
- Prepare candidates for client interviews and provide ongoing support
- Meet individual performance metrics as outlined in the ATS dashboard
- Mentor and support junior team members as needed
- Represent BeachHead professionally and promote company values in all interactions
Qualifications
- Minimum 3+ years of experience as an IT Recruitment Specialist
- Proven experience managing full-cycle recruitment in a senior or similar capacity
- Strong time-management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple roles simultaneously
- Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with candidates and internal stakeholders
- Solid understanding of the IT recruitment market, including roles, skillsets, compensation, and candidate availability
- Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HR-related software
- Familiarity with professional networking platforms, social media, and resume databases
- Knowledge of Canadian labour legislation
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including professional email writing and resume formatting
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or a related field
- Ability to work independently while escalating issues appropriately
- Strong candidate engagement and headhunting capabilities
Compensation
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CAD 55,000 – CAD 90,000 annual base salary
BeachHead is an equal opportunity agency and employer. We advocate for our candidates and welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability. BeachHead or our clients may use technology-enabled tools, including automation and artificial intelligence (AI), to support parts of the recruitment process such as resume screening, application management, and candidate matching. These tools assist our recruiters and our clients, and do not replace human decision-making. This job posting represents a current opening. The position may be filled at any time, and the posting may be removed without notice once the role has been filled.