Senior Technical Recruiter

Huawei; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Huawei Canada is seeking a Senior Technical Recruiter for a 12-month contract, focusing on attracting top technical talent, especially in the AI industry. The role involves managing the end-to-end recruitment process, collaborating with hiring managers, and implementing innovative sourcing strategies to meet organizational needs. Ideal candidates will have extensive tech recruiting experience and strong communication skills to connect with niche candidates.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of experience in sourcing and recruiting within the technology sector, preferably AI.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and manage multiple vacancies.
• Passionate about talent acquisition and innovative sourcing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage the recruitment process end-to-end for technical roles.
• Implement sourcing strategies and maintain a diverse candidate pool.
• Negotiate compensation packages and support hiring managers.

Skills

Sourcing

Recruiting

Communication

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Huawei Canada has an immediate 12-month contract opening for a Senior Technical Recruiter.

About the team:

As a strategic partner supporting all of Huawei Canada, the Human Resource Department plays a pivotal role in attracting, developing, and retaining top talent while ensuring compliance with corporate and legal standards. By prioritizing employee well-being and professional growth, this department cultivates a culture of collaboration and success. The Human Resource Department is committed to aligning workforce strategies with Huawei’s vision, driving sustainable growth and organizational effectiveness.

About the job:

• Manage the recruitment process end-to-end and effectively attract, source, and interview candidates.

• Implement sourcing strategies to target niche technical roles and maintain a diverse and qualified candidate pool.

• Conduct talent mapping and other activities to identify and target top technical talent.

• Negotiate compensation packages with candidates and create compensation package proposals while leading the negotiation and offer process.

• Alongside the Recruitment Coordinator, administrate the approval process. Collect and create candidate documentation and maintain document management best practices.

• Work closely with hiring managers in a consultative manner ensuring the best hiring decisions are made and in a timely manner.

• Participate in career fairs, networking events, and potentially other projects or recruitment initiatives.

• Participate in triannual co-op recruitment cycles. Meet tight deadlines for high-volume interviewing and selection.

About the ideal candidate:

• 5 to 7 years of experience in sourcing and recruiting within the technology sector, with a strong passion on the AI industry.

• Ability to produce quality results working under minimal supervision.

• Positive attitude and a team player.

• Ability to quickly create relationships with hard-to-find candidates through strong communication skills.

• Detail-oriented and not afraid of multiple-step process.

• Passionate about talent acquisition and up-to-date on industry best practices, thinking innovatively and outside-the-box for talent attraction strategies.

• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.

• Ability to support multiple hiring managers and manage multiple vacancies at a time, with a sense of urgency.