IT Recruiter/Sourcer

CMHC; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 71,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian Housing Agency is seeking an experienced IT Recruiter to join their Talent Acquisition Team. This hybrid position involves sourcing top talent through various strategies and collaborating closely with hiring managers to fulfill staffing needs. Successful candidates will have a minimum of five years of recruitment experience, particularly in IT, and must be bilingual in French and English. The role promises a supportive workplace and competitive benefits as part of a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Annual paid vacation

Performance incentive

Group insurance coverage

Training and mentorship

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of recruitment experience in a financial institution.
• Strong experience using social media and advanced sourcing techniques.
• Bilingual in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Hiring Managers to understand business needs.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies across multiple channels.
• Pre-screen candidates to assess alignment with role requirements.

Skills

Recruiting IT roles

Social media recruiting

Interpersonal and communication skills

Market research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or related field

Tools

SuccessFactors (ATS)

Job description

Job Requisition ID: 11729

Position Status:Permanent Full Time

Position Type:Hybrid

Office Location:Ottawa (ON); Montreal (QC)

Travel Requirement:Limited

Language Designation:Bilingual

Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak):CBC

Security Requirement:Reliability Status

Salary:Our salaries generally range from $71761.28to $89701.60and are based on qualifications and experience.

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s what you get when you’re a permanent employee:

• Annual paid vacation.
• Annual individual performance incentive.
• Group insurance coverage to support your well-being from day one.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.

About the role

Join the Talent Acquisition Team, in the IT Recruiter/Sourcer position, where you will be responsible for identifying, engaging, and attracting top IT talent through a combination of sourcing strategies, market research, and recruitment best practices. You will partner with recruiters and hiring managers to understand hiring needs, build strong talent pipelines, and ensure a high-quality candidate experience.

This is a temporary position of a duration of 13 months.

What you’ll do:

• Partner with Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners to understand business needs and role requirements.
• Determine, develop and execute sourcing and attraction strategies accross mutliple channels (LinkedIn, job boards, boolean search, talent communities, referrals, etc.).to fill positions in accordance with the established talent acquisition metrics and service level agreements.
• Build and maintain proactive pipelines for recurring or hard‑to‑fill roles.
• Pre‑screen candidates to assess skills, experience, and alignment with role requirements.
• Conduct market research to identify talent pools, competitor insights, and emerging trends.
• Engage passive candidates through personalized outreach and relationship‑building.
• Create a positive and professional experience for all applicants.
• Track sourcing activity and pipeline metrics; provide insights and recommendations.
• Identify opportunities to improve sourcing tools, processes, and strategies.
• Stay current with best practices in sourcing, recruitment marketing, and AI‑enabled tools.

What you should have:

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or a related field such as Psychology, Business Administration or Industrial Relations.
• A minimum of five (5) years of recruitment experience managing high-volume of requisitions in a financial institution.
• A combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Strong experience recruiting IT roles.
• Strong experience using social media, recruitment platforms or softwares ATS database, websites, Boolean searches and advanced sourcing techniques.
• Knowledge of Canadian applicable laws, policies and best practices related to talent acquisition.
• Experience using an ATS (SuccessFactors is preferred).
• Bilingual with strong interpersonal and communication skills in both official languages (French and English).

Posting closing date:Note, the competition may remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion

What happens after you apply

We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. Learn more about our hiring process. If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we’re always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!