Bilingual Technical Recruiter

ADGA Group; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian technology service provider is seeking a Bilingual Recruiter in Ottawa to drive recruitment efforts for Federal Government contracts. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of recruitment experience in IT and security sectors, along with a strong understanding of federal processes. This role includes full-cycle recruiting duties, salary negotiations, and relationship management within the Ottawa market. The company promotes work-life balance and offers competitive benefits, including profit-sharing plans.

Benefits

Health & Dental benefits

Maternity/Parental Top-Up

Profit-sharing plan

Discounts on gym memberships

Qualifications

• 2+ years of recruitment experience, with direct exposure to Federal Government contracting.
• Experience recruiting IT, security, Defence, professional services, or consulting roles.
• Strong understanding of Canadian federal procurement and staffing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for roles supporting contracts.
• Conduct salary/rate negotiation with employees and consultants.
• Build long-term relationships with candidates in the Ottawa federal market.

Skills

Bilingual, English and French

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Tools

SmartRecruiter

Job description

Job Description

ADGA is seeking a Bilingual Recruiter to join our team! In this role, you will play a key part in identifying, engaging, and placing top talent in support of a diverse portfolio of active Canadian Federal Government contracts. Working closely with hiring managers, internal stakeholders, and clients, you will help deliver high-quality recruitment outcomes in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on recruiting experience within Information Technology, Security, and/or Defence, along with a strong understanding of Canadian Federal Government contracting. You are familiar with federal requirements such as security clearances, resource grids, and contracting vehicles, and thrive in the fast-paced nature of government-funded projects.

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for roles supporting ADGA’s contracts including:
  • Leading intake discussion with the hiring manager/team;
  • Create role descriptions and post jobs
  • Sourcing through internal ATS (SmartRecruiter), job boards, networking, referrals, and other channels
  • Screen, interview, and assess candidates for technical, functional, and cultural fit
  • Arrange for hiring manager/team interviews
  • Conduct salary/rate negotiation of with employees and consultants
  • Extend conditional and formal offers to selected candidates
• Understand and recruit against contractual labor categories, mandatory criteria, and bid requirements
• Confirm candidate qualifications against the required labor category (if necessary)
• Work closely with successful candidates to write up matrices/grids for formal submission. Collaborate with proposal team on final versions.
• Develop and maintain talent pipelines for recurring requirements
• Partner with business development and delivery teams during proposal and contract award phases
• Maintain accurate documentation and keep systems up to date to support audits, compliance, and reporting
• Build long-term relationships with candidates in the Ottawa federal market
• Represents ADGA at trade shows and exhibitions

Qualifications

• 2+ years of recruitment experience, with direct exposure to Federal Government contracting
• 2+ years of experience recruiting IT, security, Defence, professional services, or consulting roles
• Strong understanding of Canadian federal procurement and staffing processes
• Experience recruiting for roles requiring Reliability, Secret, or Top-Secret and above clearances.
• Familiarity with common federal contract vehicles and standing offers
• Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Bilingual, English and French.

Additional Information

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Government Secret Clearance
• Must be able to go onsite as needed in the Ottawa area

Work-Life Balance

We strongly support a healthy and productive work-life balance. This starts with a flexible approach to work, and policies designed to support employees through their day-to-day routines and major life events. For example, we offer a Maternity/Parental Top-Up (up to 52 weeks) and a Reservist Leave Top-Up (up to 180 days).

Belong@ADGA

ADGA continuously strives to integrate advanced Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) approaches and practices into our work culture. Our employee-based DEI Committee explores activities and invites discussions that foster an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and heard.

Compensation

Above and beyond our commitment to offer a competitive base salary, ADGA has a company-wide profit-sharing plan for all full-time and part-time employees.

Comprehensive Benefits and Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive benefit program, providing employees with the choice between base or enhanced plans. Depending on the plan, ADGA pays for Health & Dental, a Health Spending Account, Short-Term Disability, an Employee Assistance Program, and a Telemedicine service. Also offered: discounts on gym memberships, 5,000+ perks through Perkoplis, a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan, and access to a wide range of other employee-centric services and savings programs.