Specialist, Sourcing

Neo Financial; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fintech startup in Calgary is looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to enhance their recruitment strategy. The ideal candidate has 2-4 years of experience and is skilled in using LinkedIn Recruiter. This role requires exceptional organizational and communication skills. The company champions employee ownership and offers stock options, empowering all team members to contribute to the company's success.

Benefits

Equity in the company through stock options

Dynamic and growth-oriented work environment

Qualifications

• 2-4 years in Talent Acquisition, Sourcing, or related roles.
• Hands-on experience with LinkedIn Recruiter or similar tools.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills for engaging candidates.
• Adaptability to support various roles and functions.

Responsibilities

• Identify passive candidates and maintain talent pipelines.
• Use LinkedIn Recruiter for targeted searches.
• Perform market research for talent distribution.
• Represent company culture in outreach strategies.
• Log sourcing activities in the Applicant Tracking System.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Candidate Engagement

Market Research

Organizational Skills

Communication

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Join us to build a more rewarding financial future for all Canadians

At Neo, we’re on a mission to build a more rewarding financial future for all Canadians. Life at a rapidly scaling tech startup isn’t for everyone. It’s complex, fast‑paced, high‑pressure, but also incredibly fulfilling. Since its founding in 2019, Neo has gained incredible traction and is one of the fastest‑growing fintech companies in Canada.

• #1 on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 for 2023, 2024, and 2025 — the first company ever to achieve a three‑peat at the top!
• #1 Fastest Growing Company in Canada for 2024 by Globe & Mail
• Top‑ranked mobile apps and credit cards
• Team of 500+ people
• 1M+ customers
• 10K+ retail partners

What You’ll Own

• Act as the specialized source for the TA team, dedicating the majority of your time to proactively search for and identify passive candidates across diverse skill sets.
• Master and leverage tools like LinkedIn Recruiter to execute complex, targeted searches based on precise requirements provided by Recruitment Leads.
• Build and maintain continuous, high‑quality talent pipelines, ensuring a steady stream of pre‑qualified candidates is available for leads to present to hiring managers.
• Craft and execute compelling initial outreach strategies to engage potential candidates, effectively representing our company culture and employer brand.
• Conduct deep‑dive market research to map competitor organizations, understand talent distribution, and provide valuable market intelligence to inform our sourcing strategy.
• Ensure all sourcing activities and candidate data are accurately logged and maintained within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Additional duties to support the functioning of the Talent Acquisition team as required

What You Bring

• 2‑4 years of professional experience, with demonstrated time spent in a Talent Acquisition, Sourcing, or related research role.
• Proven, hands‑on experience using LinkedIn Recruiter or similar tools for effective passive candidate identification and engagement.
• Exceptional organizational skills and an eye for detail, critical for managing multiple sourcing projects and coordination tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent ability to communicate professionally and persuasively with potential candidates and collaborate effectively with internal Recruitment Leads.
• Eagerness to support a variety of roles and functions within the organization and adapt to evolving hiring priorities.

Working at Neo:

The people who thrive at Neo are resourceful, growth‑oriented, and driven to win. We hold ourselves to high standards because we’re on a mission that matters: to build a more rewarding financial future for all Canadians. As individuals and as a team, we constantly challenge ourselves and each other to raise the bar and deliver exceptional experiences for our customers. Our commitment to customer success drives everything we do, from building world‑class products to providing exceptional support at every step of their journey. If this resonates with you, keep reading.

We trust, respect, and support each other. This means honest conversations, constructive input, and empowering each other to move fast and think big. You’ll be surrounded by people who push you to be your best. We primarily collaborate in person across our Calgary, Winnipeg, and Toronto offices, where ideas move quickly and teams build momentum together. As we continue to scale and evolve, we’re looking for builders, innovators, and problem solvers who thrive on challenge–people who would rather blaze a trail through uncertainty than follow a well‑paved path.

All team members have a stake in Neo’s success and earn meaningful equity through stock options. This ownership mindset is at the heart of everything we do — when Neo grows, we all grow. If you’ve heard that Neo employees work hard, it’s true. We hold ourselves accountable for delivering on our commitments to our customers, partners, and each other. Working at Neo means taking ownership of your work and driving results, knowing that your contributions directly impact the company’s success.

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We believe in equal opportunity and are committed to creating an inclusive climate where everyone can thrive. Customers trust us with their finances, so successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check and a credit check.

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