Startup Talent Associate/Researcher (Part Time/Casual)

StackedSP Inc; Toronto; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a growing team at a leading recruitment company as a Part-time Talent Associate. You will leverage your sourcing expertise to connect with high-performing candidates for startups, delivering valuable insights and contributing to impactful hiring strategies. This role offers flexible hours, mentorship, and the potential to advance to a full-time position, making it perfect for self-starters eager to shape their careers in recruiting.

Benefits

Weekly mentorship sessions

Flexible work hours

Competitive compensation

Community events and team outings

Qualifications

• 2+ years in sourcing, lead generation, sales development, or recruiting.
• Comfortable with various recruitment tools and platforms.
• Exceptional communication skills with strong follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end sourcing and market mapping.
• Partner with recruiters for multichannel outreach.
• Deliver polished candidate experiences at every stage.

Skills

Sourcing

Lead Generation

Sales Development

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, or related field

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Greenhouse/Lever

ZoomInfo

Job description

About StackedSP

We partner with the fastest-growing, venture-backed startups across San Francisco, Toronto, and Montreal—delivering the “champion DNA” engineering and leadership talent they need to scale rapidly. As a small, entrepreneurial team of seasoned recruiters and former operators, we move fast, innovate constantly, and invest deeply in your learning and career growth. Since our founding, we’ve placed Full-Stack Developers, Data Scientists, Product leaders, and C-suite executives in the roles that transform early-stage companies into market leaders.

The Opportunity

Join us as a Part-time/Casual Talent Associate and help build the next generation of legendary startups. This role has flexible hours based on business need and your availability. In this role you will:

Build Your Expertise: Own end-to-end sourcing—from proactive sourcing and market mapping to stakeholder management and ATS mastery—while working live searches for top-tier tech startups.

Drive Impact: Partner with Principal Recruiters to craft multichannel outreach, set quarterly revenue targets, and deliver insights that shape our clients’ hiring strategies.

Accelerate Your Career: Thrive in our flat organization with hands-on mentorship from senior recruiters; excel here and fast-track into a full-time recruiting role.

What You’ll Do:

• Strategic Sourcing: Design and execute pipelines across LinkedIn, GitHub, niche communities, referrals, and more to connect with high-performing candidates.
• Market Intelligence: Research talent landscapes in Canada & the U.S., delivering data-driven recommendations on emerging markets and candidate pools.
• CRM/ATS Management: Keep our database pristine—log activities, track candidate progress, and generate reports that measure our impact.
• Performance Metrics: Help set and exceed quarterly and annual placement targets through accurate forecasting and KPI tracking.
• Candidate Experience: Deliver a polished, consultative journey at every stage—from first outreach to offer acceptance—ensuring candidates feel valued and informed.

Who You Are:

• Experienced: 2+ years in sourcing, lead generation, sales development, or recruiting—ideally within North American tech startups.
• Educated: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, or a related field.
• Tech-Savvy: Comfortable with tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, Greenhouse/Lever, ZoomInfo, etc., and eager to learn new platforms.
• Organized & Analytical: Thrive in fast-paced environments, managing multiple searches without missing details, and turning data into actionable strategy.
• Self-Starter: You own your projects, find creative ways to keep tasks engaging, and consistently exceed targets.
• Communicative: Exceptional written and verbal skills, with a knack for building rapport and maintaining strong follow-through.
• Flexible & Reliable: You adapt to shifting priorities and deliver on commitments, balancing autonomy with accountability.

What We Offer:

• Mentorship & Growth: Weekly one-on-ones, regular training sessions, and a clear path to a full-time recruiting role under industry veterans.
• Entrepreneurial Culture: Work collaboratively in a hands-on environment where your ideas directly shape our strategy.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible hours, remote-first policy
• Competitive Compensation: Part-time pay that rewards your performance and professional growth.
• Community & Fun: Virtual coffee chats, quarterly team outings, and an inclusive culture that celebrates every win.

$20 - $20 an hour

Compensation is hourly rate listed + monthly performance incentive bonus

Ready to launch your recruiting career with StackedSP? Apply Today!

StackedSP is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.