Contract Recruiter

Credo; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Ottawa is seeking a Recruiter with over 3 years of experience in Engineering recruitment. This 6-month contract has the potential to transition to a permanent role and involves managing the full recruitment lifecycle and ensuring a positive candidate experience. The ideal candidate will excel in sourcing technical talent and possess strong organizational and communication skills, especially with LinkedIn Recruiter.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recruiting experience in Engineering roles.
• Proven track record of sourcing and assessing candidates.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with hiring managers to define excellent candidate profiles.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies.
• Conduct screenings and evaluations.

Skills

Sourcing excellence

Technical talent assessment

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Credo is engineering the future of high-speed connectivity for the AI-driven world. With a deeply rooted legacy of innovation and a passion for solving the most complex networking challenges, we deliver industry-leading solutions that power the next generation of cloud, AI, and hyperscale data centers.

Credo is pioneering a systems-level approach to connectivity, integrating hardware, software, and architecture to deliver holistic solutions. This strategy not only differentiates us in the market but also creates significant value for our customers by accelerating deployment, improving performance, and reducing complexity across their infrastructure.

At Credo, you’ll be part of a team of world-class technologists and engineers that thrive on pushing the limits of what’s possible for some of the world’s most important companies. Our portfolio includes cutting edge solutions including our software, optical DSPs, PCIe/CXL products, SerDes IP, and advanced Active Electrical Cables (AECs) all designed for maximum performance, energy efficiency, and scalability.

We foster a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning, where your ideas can shape the future of connectivity. From silicon architects to systems engineers, every role at Credo contributes to solving real-world problems at scale.

Join us and help us architect the next generation of disruptive networking technologies — because at Credo, We Connect.

About the role

We are seeking a Recruiter to help scale our Credo Team in Ottawa, ON. Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Manager, this role manages the full recruitment lifecycle from partnering with hiring managers to define needs, to sourcing and evaluating candidates, to guiding them through interviews and offer acceptance. The Recruiter ensures a smooth, efficient, and positive experience for both candidates and internal teams.

This is a 6‑month contract role with the potential to transition to a permanent position based on business needs and performance.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing excellence: Work closely with hiring managers to define what "excellent" looks like for a given role. Develop and execute sourcing strategies to build pipelines of highly qualified candidates, leveraging our tools and creative outreach.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience: clear expectations, consistent updates, and empathy throughout
• Screen resumes, schedule interviews, and conduct screenings to evaluate candidates fit.

Basic Qualifications

• Demonstrated track record of excellence in sourcing and assessing technical talent
• 3+ years of recruiting experience in Engineering roles
• Must have 2+ years of experience with LinkedIn Recruiter

Core Skills for Success

• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple searches and priorities simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates initiative and acts with a sense of urgency

Credo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

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