Junior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Calliere Group; Montreal; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage recruitment for investment, engineering, and operational teams. The role is fully remote, requiring strong communication skills, resourcefulness, and 1-2 years of recruitment experience. You'll engage with candidates and collaborate with hiring leaders to define ideal profiles and streamline the hiring process.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in recruitment or talent sourcing.
• Ability to build rapport and trust quickly.
• Comfortable with using new recruiting technologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire recruitment process including sourcing and assessments.
• Develop compelling job postings to attract candidates.
• Proactively engage with high-caliber professionals.

Skills

Exceptional judgment

Excellent communication skills

Resourceful

Persistent

Tools

AI-driven sourcing tools

Job description

Our client is searching for a resourceful and perceptive Talent Acquisition Specialist who thrives on discovering extraordinary individuals—those with ambition, grit, and the capacity to shape what’s next. Whether you’re just starting your journey in recruitment or have a couple of years’ experience in sourcing, coordination, or recruiting, you already possess a keen sense for standout talent. You don’t wait for the best candidates to come to you—you seek them out.

In this role, you’ll take the lead on hiring efforts for roles spanning investment, engineering, and operational teams. You’ll collaborate closely with hiring leaders to define ideal profiles, develop tailored search strategies, and ensure a seamless candidate journey from first contact to final offer. If you’re passionate about understanding what fuels top performers and enjoy guiding people to opportunities where they can excel, this could be your perfect next step.

This position is fully remote, with occasional travel for team gatherings and company retreats.

Responsibilities

Proactively identify and engage high-caliber professionals across multiple disciplines, using creative and efficient sourcing tactics

Manage the entire recruitment process : clarify hiring needs, source candidates, conduct assessments, and facilitate offer negotiations

Develop compelling job postings and outreach messages that attract the right audience

Coordinate interviews, feedback, and communications to ensure a smooth and transparent process

Leverage advanced recruiting technology—including AI-driven sourcing tools and analytics platforms—to enhance your workflow

Maintain relationships with promising talent for future opportunities

Serve as a trusted advisor to both hiring managers and candidates, with a strong focus on understanding motivation and cultural fit

Requirements

1–2 years’ experience in recruitment, talent sourcing, or coordination, with recent growth into a recruiter role

Exceptional judgment in identifying potential and drive in candidates

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to quickly build rapport and trust

Deep interest in human performance, personal growth, and what makes high achievers tick

Persistent, inquisitive, and resourceful—adept at following leads and solving problems

Comfortable adopting new recruiting technologies and AI tools to optimize results

Experience recruiting in fast-paced, high-performance settings (e.g., startups, finance, technology, crypto, or AI)

Exposure to hiring for technical or investment-focused positions

Familiarity with building sourcing automations, tracking dashboards, or AI-based recruitment workflows

An ability to spot potential in unconventional backgrounds or non-traditional career paths

If you’re energized by the idea of connecting exceptional people with transformative opportunities, we’d love to hear from you!

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