In‑House Recruiter (Contract)

Hedgehog Technologies Inc.; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment firm in Burnaby is seeking an experienced In-House Recruiter for a 3–6 month contract to lead full-cycle hiring for engineering roles. The candidate will work closely with hiring managers to create structured interview processes and maintain candidate pipelines. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of in-house recruiting experience and strong communication and sourcing skills. The role offers a competitive hourly rate and a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of in-house recruiting experience; consulting/engineering environment experience is a plus.
• Proficient with recruiting tools and spreadsheet-based reporting.
• Commitment to structured, inclusive, and data-driven hiring practices.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end hiring process for engineering roles.
• Create clear role descriptions, structured interview plans, and decision criteria.
• Enhance employer brand through candidate-focused job posts.

Skills

In-house recruiting experience

Sourcing skills

Stakeholder management

Offer-closing skills

Communication skills

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Applicant Tracking Systems

Job description

Contract In‑House Recruiter (3–6 months)
Location: Burnaby, BC (Hybrid)
Contract: Full-time, 3–6 months (possible extension)
Start date: As soon as possible
Reports to: Hiring Manager

About the role

We’re seeking an experienced, hands‑on in‑house recruiter to lead full‑cycle hiring for a 3–6‑month contract. You’ll partner with leaders to clarify requirements, build diverse pipelines, run a structured process, and close top candidates quickly. This is an internal role (not agency).

What you’ll do

• Own the end‑to‑end hiring process for engineering roles—from kickoff/intake through offer and onboarding handoff.
• Work with the hiring manager and the team to create clear role descriptions, structured interview plans, and decision criteria.
• Seek Candidates through postings, network, and outreach.
• Screen candidates and make recommendations for consideration.
• Assess skills and values alignment; schedule interviews, run and prep interviewers.
• Create offers (comp bands/approvals, references, negotiations).
• Keep organized and maintain pipelines; ensure compliance and accurate reporting.
• Build hiring templates, interview kits, rubrics, and interviewer training plans.
• Report weekly on pipeline health, time‑to‑fill, funnel conversion, and risks with clear recommended actions.
• Enhance employer brand through clear, candidate‑focused job posts and content.

What you’ll bring

• 3–5+ years of in‑house recruiting experience; consulting/engineering environment experience is a plus.
• A network of candidates to poll from.
• Proven success in filling technical roles quickly while maintaining high candidate satisfaction.
• Strong sourcing skills and fluency with recruiting tools (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, etc.).
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems and spreadsheet‑based reporting.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and offer‑closing skills.
• Commitment to structured, inclusive, and data‑driven hiring practices.
  

Nice to have

• Experience hiring for engineering consulting or professional services.
• Experience building interview rubrics/scorecards and training interviewers.
• Familiarity with Canadian employment practices (or relevant region).
  

Contract & logistics

• Duration: 3–6 months; full‑time (40 hrs/week).
• Engagement: Independent contractor or term employee (depending on local requirements).
• Compensation: Competitive hourly rate with bi‑weekly payroll.
  

Equal Opportunity

Hedgehog Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates. If you need accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.