Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Octasic; Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Employee share purchase program

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Enhanced sick leave and wellness

Paid holiday week between Christmas &-

Modern offices in Technopôle Angus

75% transit pass reimbursement

Bike storage and on-site showers

Social activities and community involv

Job summary

Octasic in Montreal is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist who excels at recruiting technical professionals for engineering, software, and manufacturing roles. You will own the full recruiting lifecycle, partner with hiring managers, and develop proactive talent pipelines to meet strategic workforce goals.

You bring 5+ years in talent acquisition, deep experience sourcing and headhunting, and strong knowledge of ATS platforms and LinkedIn Recruiter.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, IR, business, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of talent acquisition experience.
• Proven track record recruiting technical professionals (software, hardware, RF, manufacturing).
• Strong sourcing and direct recruitment/headhunting experience.
• Proficiency with ATS and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Excellent bilingual communication in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Manage full recruitment cycle from intake meetings through onboarding.
• Work closely with hiring managers to define target candidate profiles.
• Develop and execute recruitment strategies tailored to different business areas and talent profiles.
• Write and post compelling and targeted job postings.
• Lead intake meetings with hiring managers and advise on TA best practices.
• Conduct screening interviews and assess technical, behavioural, and organizational competencies.
• Coordinate the selection process, interviews, and employment offers.
• Ensure a professional and positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Develop innovative sourcing strategies to identify active and passive candidates.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for strategic positions.
• Produce and analyze key talent acquisition metrics, including time-to-fill and acceptance rates.
• Participate in employer branding initiatives and recruitment events.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Candidate screening

Stakeholder management

Bilingual French/English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/IR/business

Tools

ATS

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Octasic is at the forefront of wireless technology in modern conflict environments. Through our low-power Software-Defined Radio (SDR) solutions, advanced signal processing, and mission-focused software, we enable defence forces, law enforcement agencies, and national security organizations to adapt, gain the advantage, and succeed in every mission.

Why choose Octasic?

• Contribute to a mission that matters. Develop technologies that help strengthen the security of Canada and its allies while supporting Canadian technological sovereignty in strategic areas.
• Take on unique technological challenges. Work at the forefront of radio frequency technologies, signal processing, SIGINT, electronic warfare, and cybersecurity.
• Work alongside recognized experts. Join passionate engineers, scientists, and specialists and develop highly specialized, sought-after technical expertise.
• Make a tangible impact, from concept to field deployment. Contribute at every stage, from research and innovation to integration and the deployment of real-world solutions.
• Be part of a growing Canadian company. Thrive in an environment that invests in innovation, R&D, and manufacturing capabilities while offering opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

What we offer

• Continuous learning, mentoring, and professional development
• Performance bonus
• Employee share purchase programComprehensive insurance coverage, including medical, dental, and telemedicine services
• Enhanced sick leave and wellness program
• Paid holiday week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Modern offices in the heart of Technopôle Angus
• 75% reimbursement of your OPUS transit pass
• Secure bicycle storage and on-site showers
• Social activities and community involvement, including support for Le Phare, Enfants et Familles

We are looking for a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist who is passionate about recruiting technical professionals and identifying hard-to-find talent in highly competitive markets.

Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, the incumbent will play a key role in identifying, attracting, and hiring highly qualified candidates for critical positions across engineering, software development, project management, manufacturing operations, and other strategic functions.

The ideal candidate combines strong expertise in technical recruitment, direct sourcing and headhunting, and market intelligence to support the company’s growth and strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition

• Manage the full recruitment cycle, from intake meetings through candidate onboarding.
• Work closely with hiring managers to understand business needs and define target candidate profiles.
• Develop and execute recruitment strategies tailored to different business areas and talent profiles.
• Write and post compelling and targeted job postings.
• Lead intake meetings with hiring managers and advise them on talent acquisition best practices.
• Conduct screening interviews and assess technical, behavioural, and organizational competencies.
• Coordinate the selection process, interviews, and employment offers.
• Ensure a professional and positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

Talent Sourcing

• Develop innovative sourcing strategies to identify both active and passive candidates.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for strategic and hard-to-fill positions.

Partnership and Continuous Improvement

• Produce and analyze key talent acquisition metrics, including time-to-fill, candidate quality, acceptance rates, and other relevant indicators.
• Participate in employer branding initiatives and recruitment events.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of talent acquisition processes, tools, and practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in talent acquisition.
• Significant experience recruiting technical professionals, including:
• Engineers in software, systems, hardware, RF, manufacturing, and related disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience in sourcing and direct recruitment/headhunting.
• Proficiency with recruitment tools and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Excellent knowledge of LinkedIn Recruiter and talent sourcing platforms.
• Strong understanding of the engineering, advanced technology, and manufacturing talent markets.
• Strong ability to build trusted relationships with hiring managers and candidates.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English.

Profile

• Passionate about recruitment and identifying top talent.
• Persistent, autonomous, and proactive.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple strategic recruitment mandates simultaneously while maintaining a high standard of quality.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment.
• Strong results and client-service orientation.