Senior Technical Recruiter

Patch Tech Staffing; Oakville; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Patch Tech Staffing is seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter to join our growing team in Canada. The candidate will excel at active headhunting, partnering with large enterprise clients, and handling a dynamic mix of high-volume sourcing and boutique niche searches.

The role features a hybrid schedule with in-office days in Oakville (Tue-Thu) and optional remote Monday/Friday, reporting to the recruiting leadership.

Qualifications

• Mandatory background in a recruitment agency environment.
• 5+ years of experience as Technical/IT Recruiter.
• Proven track record with tough-to-fill roles via active search and headhunting.
• Experience balancing high-volume sourcing with boutique, specialized searches for enterprise clients.
• Hands-on interview experience (phone, video, etc.).
• Ability to explain complex IT requirements to candidates and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with ATS, resume databases, and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Strong Boolean and social media sourcing knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Degree in HRM, IT, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Write and post technical job descriptions.
• Drive proactive sourcing strategies using tools like LinkedIn Recruiter and ATS.
• Update and maintain candidate records and lifecycle in the ATS.
• Screen resumes for specialized IT skills and qualifications.
• Conduct pre-screening calls to assess abilities.
• Conduct interviews using structured formats and various methods.
• Coordinate with hiring managers to forecast goals and hiring needs.
• Craft personalized, targeted recruiting emails for open positions.
• Use all available tools to contact candidates (phone, SMS, email, InMail).
• Serve as primary point of contact for enterprise clients.
• Manage multiple enterprise clients, balancing high-volume needs with boutique searches.
• Identify opportunities to grow business and expand client partnerships.

Skills

Active headhunting

Interviewing (phone/video)

Communication skills

Education

BSc in HR/IT or relevant degree

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS

Boolean search

Google Meet

MS Teams

Zoom

Job description

Patch is growing rapidly, and we need to increase our recruitment team to help service our new and expanding client base! We are looking for an experienced Senior Technical Recruiter with a background in a recruitment agency environment to join our team.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced setting and brings a proven track record of handling tough-to-fill roles. Rather than relying on passive applicants, you excel at active, headhunting-style sourcing. Your core expertise will lie in partnering with large enterprise clients, managing a dynamic mix of high-volume sourcing and boutique niche searches.

Location:

• Hybrid Role: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in-office in Oakville. Monday and Friday optional remote.

Responsibilities:

• Write and post technical job descriptions.
• Drive proactive sourcing strategies (not passive applications) using tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter as well as our ATS.
• Update and maintain all records in our ATS in regards to candidates and the lifecyle of their job application.
• Parse specialized skills and qualifications to screen IT resumes.
• Perform pre-screening calls to analyze applicants’ abilities.
• Interview candidates using various methods (e.g., structured interviews, technical assessments, and behavioral questions).
• Coordinate with internal teams and hiring managers to forecast department goals and hiring needs.
• Craft and send personalized, highly targeted recruiting emails for open positions.
• Use all available tools to connect with potential candidates. Phone, SMS, email and LinkedIn InMail and messaging.
• Operate as the primary point of contact for assigned enterprise clients.
• Service multiple enterprise clients concurrently, balancing high-volume needs with boutique searches.
• Identify opportunities to grow business and expand partnerships with existing clients.

Requirements and Skills:

• Mandatory background working within a recruitment agency environment.
• Proven work experience as a Technical Recruiter or IT Recruiter with at least 5 years of experience.
• A proven track record of successfully handling tough-to-fill roles through active search methods and direct headhunting.
• Experience balancing a mix of high-volume sourcing and boutique, specialized searches for large enterprise clients.
• Hands-on experience with various interview formats (e.g., phone, Google Meets, MS Teams, and Zoom).
• Technical expertise with an ability to understand and explain complex job requirements for IT roles.
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems, resume databases, and deep proficiency in LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Solid knowledge of advanced sourcing techniques, including Boolean search and social media recruiting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• BSc in Human Resources Management, IT, or a relevant degree.

About Us:

Patch Tech Staffing is a leading technical recruitment firm that specializes in connecting top-tier talent with the most innovative and forward-thinking technology companies. As we continue to experience exciting growth and expand our client base, we are scaling our team to match this momentum.

We offer specialized staffing services for a wide range of technical positions, including software developers, network engineers, project managers, cybersecurity professionals, audio-visual professionals, and many more. Our extensive network of industry contacts and active talent pools allows us to quickly identify and attract the best candidates for our clients' needs.