Recruiter

UNKNOWN; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

STEMCELL Technologies in Burnaby, BC, on-site, is seeking an experienced Recruiter to support our mission of enabling life science research. You will manage full-cycle recruitment for technical and scientific roles, sourcing, assessing, and hiring top talent while focusing on candidate experience and stakeholder satisfaction.

This 12-month fixed-term contract offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to contribute to a dynamic, science-driven team across our

Qualifications

• Post secondary degree with 4-8 years of full-cycle recruitment experience; biotech is an asset.
• Experience managing diverse portfolios and job classifications with a strong foundation in recruitment best practices.
• Experience with an ATS (Workday preferred) and recruitment technologies.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-cycle recruitment support including sourcing, screening, behavioural based interview support, reference and background checks, and offers of employment
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships based on trust and transparency with members of the HR team and other key business stakeholders throughout the organization
• Manage the recruitment process and related activities using technology including the HRIS system
• Report on and respond to recruiting related KPIs and metrics to inform the business and to drive recruitment strategies and tactics

Skills

Full-cycle recruitment

Workday ATS

Biotech experience a plus

Stakeholder management

Education

Post-secondary degree

Job description

LocationBurnaby, British Columbia - On-Site

Job ID R0007343 Date posted 09/22/2026

Job Description Summary

At STEMCELL, we’re passionate about finding the right people to support our mission of enabling life science research. We’re looking for an experienced recruiter to join our collaborative team and help meet our evolving business needs as we continue to grow!
As a Recruiter at STEMCELL, you will manage full-cycle recruitment activities to source, attract, assess, and hire top technical and scientific talent while putting people first. You will serve as a trusted recruitment partner to the organization, building strong relationships and providing guidance as a subject matter expert, and by delivering an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your passion for science and relationship-building skills in a dynamic environment and connect great people with amazing opportunities!
Please note this is a 12-month fixed term contract.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide full-cycle recruitment support including sourcing, screening, behavioural based interview support, reference and background checks, and offers of employment
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships based on trust and transparency with members of the HR team and other key business stakeholders throughout the organization
• Manage the recruitment process and related activities using technology including the HRIS system
• Report on and respond to recruiting related KPIs and metrics to inform the business and to drive recruitment strategies and tactics

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Post secondary degree with 4-8 years of full-cycle recruitment experience; experience in biotech is an asset
• Demonstrated experience in managing diverse portfolios and job classifications with a strong foundation in recruitment best practices
• Experience with an ATS (Workday preferred) and recruitment technologies
• Strong stakeholder management skills

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STEMCELL Technologies is a privately owned, Vancouver-based biotechnology company that helps power leading-edge life science research around the world. Driven by our love of science and passion for quality, we are a company of Scientists Helping Scientists-standing by our customers to provide the outstanding products, technical support, and training they need to advance their research. Scientists performing stem cell, immunology, cancer, regenerative medicine, and cellular therapy research are among those who rely on our cell culture media, cell separation products, instruments, accessory products, and services. Through our many regional offices, as well as our distribution centers in Vancouver, Seattle, Grenoble, and Singapore, we deliver our innovative, specialized products to more than 100 countries. With over 1,800 employees globally, most with scientific or engineering degrees, STEMCELL is proud to be the largest biotechnology employer in Canada.

This is an opportunity to work with highly motivated colleagues in a science-oriented, creative, and dynamic environment. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and meaningful career development opportunities.

STEMCELL is well recognized for exceptional leadership and business practices. We are one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and operate an ISO 14001-certified environmental management system to measure and reduce our environmental impact.

As an equal opportunity employer, STEMCELL is dedicated to ensuring that every employee feels safe, valued, and respected for who they are. We know that scientific progress and innovation occur when diverse, creative minds come together and we are committed to nurturing a culture of inclusivity and belonging. STEMCELL enforces a zero-tolerance policy for any form of discrimination. Selection decisions are solely based on job-related factors.

The annual salary for this job ranges from

$83,700.00 - $125,500.00

STEMCELL determines an individual’s pay within the range based on multiple factors including experience, education, job-related skills, and equity within the team or organization. For jobs that are eligible for sales incentives, the range noted above is inclusive of target incentives; actual incentives are based on individual performance results in accordance with company policy. In addition to base salary, STEMCELL offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health benefits, retirement savings, and more.