IT (Technical) Recruitment Associate
At BeachHead, we are rethinking the way recruiting works and Information Technology talent is at the heart of how we deliver for our clients.
We are looking for a driven Recruitment Associate to join our growing team with a focus on IT and technical recruitment. This is a high-volume, fast-paced role where your ability to source, engage, and screen technical talent will directly impact our success. You will work closely with senior recruiters to own the candidate experience end-to-end, supporting hiring across a wide range of IT roles including infrastructure, development, data, cloud, cybersecurity, and enterprise applications.
This opportunity is ideal for someone who is passionate about people, enjoys building relationships, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is eager to grow within the recruitment industry and learn the fundamentals of technical recruiting.
Annual Salary Range (CAD): $55,000 – $60,000
Responsibilities
- Conduct screening and pre-qualification of candidates for IT and technical contract and permanent roles
- Source and build pipelines of qualified IT talent across roles such as infrastructure, development, cloud, data, cybersecurity, and enterprise systems
- Support senior recruiters with sourcing and screening candidates for a variety of technical positions
- Conduct phone and virtual interviews to assess experience, technical exposure, communication skills, and overall fit
- Proactively source candidates using LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, internal databases, and passive sourcing techniques
- Re-engage and network with past applicants and active contractor communities
- Coordinate interviews and ensure clear and consistent communication throughout the recruitment cycle
- Prepare candidate summaries, resumes, and skill matrices for client submission
- Accurately document candidate activity and communication within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
- Prepare candidates for client interviews and ensure a strong candidate experience throughout
- Ask for referrals to support hard-to-fill technical requirements
- Act as a BeachHead ambassador by promoting our company and client opportunities within the talent market
- Support continuous improvement of sourcing strategies and recruitment workflows
Desired Skill Set
- 2–3+ years of recruitment, staffing, sourcing, or related experience preferred
- Exposure to or interest in Information Technology recruitment, technical roles, or IT environments
- Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume recruitment or agency environment is an asset
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with confidence conducting phone and virtual interviews
- Familiarity with LinkedIn, job boards, resume databases, and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
- Strong attention to detail including resume formatting and candidate documentation
- Highly organized with strong time-management and multitasking ability
- Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn technical terminology and IT market trends
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment
- Interest in technology, recruiting, and talent acquisition
Why BeachHead?
Compensation – competitive salary, benefits, and performance-based incentives
Growth – ongoing mentorship, training, and opportunities for advancement within the organization
Opportunity – exposure to enterprise clients and a wide range of IT roles across Canada
Environment – collaborative, energetic, and supportive team culture
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 or anticipated vacancy. The position may be filled at any time, and the posting may be removed without notice once the role has been filled.