Talent Acquisition Lead

Adastra Corporation; Markham; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in York Region is seeking a strategic and technically fluent Talent Acquisition Lead to drive recruitment excellence. The ideal candidate has 8 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, including leadership in hiring for cloud and AI roles. This position offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Opportunity for advancement

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive benefits plan

Qualifications

• 8 years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven success hiring for cloud, AI, and data-focused technical roles.
• Strong understanding of recruitment technologies and data-driven hiring practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Talent Acquisition Specialists.
• Source and recruit for specialized roles including cloud architects and AI engineers.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define success profiles.

Skills

Talent Acquisition leadership

Technical recruitment

Strong communication skills

Tools

ATS systems (e.g. iCIMS)

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a strategic and technically fluent Talent Acquisition Lead to drive recruitment excellence across our organization. This role is ideal for a seasoned TA professional with deep experience hiring for cloud AI and data-focused roles as well as sales and account executives with strong technical acumen. Youll lead recruitment for a business segment partner closely with hiring managers and shape the future of our talent strategy.

Location: GTA

Department: Talent Acquisition

Reports to: Senior Manager Talent Acquisition

Status: Full-Time

Responsibilities

• Provide shared leadership and mentorship to a team of Talent Acquisition Specialists and Sourcers supporting their development and performance
• Collaborate closely with the TA team to align on priorities, share best practices, and ensure timely delivery of hiring goals
• Source and recruit for highly specialized roles including cloud architects, AI engineers, data consultants, and technical sales professionals
• Understand the technologies, tools, and skills required for success in these roles and confidently pre-screen candidates for technical fit
• Own the full recruitment lifecycle for your assigned account teams’ requisitions, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery
• Track and meet key performance indicators (KPIs) such as time-to-fill, candidate quality, and hiring manager satisfaction
• Proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks in the hiring process to maintain momentum and meet business needs
• Partner with hiring managers to scope roles, define success profiles, and align on interview strategies
• Drive pipelines of top-tier talent through proactive sourcing, re-engagement, and market outreach
• Leverage data and insights to inform hiring decisions and improve recruitment outcomes
• Act as the primary point of contact for hiring managers providing consultative support and market intelligence
• Facilitate intake meetings, interview debriefs, and offer negotiations with clarity and confidence
• Build strong relationships across the business to anticipate hiring needs and influence workforce planning
• Partner with HR Operations to streamline and automate recruitment workflows
• Analyze hiring metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement
• Lead initiatives to enhance candidate experience and employer branding
• Foster a culture of accountability, knowledge-sharing, and continuous improvement across the team
• Represent the company at networking events, industry meetups, and job fairs to attract top talent and promote the employer brand
• Build relationships with external partners, professional associations, and community organizations to expand sourcing channels
• Assist the HR team with hosting company events

Qualifications Skills & Experience

• 8 years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition with at least 2 years in a leadership role
• Proven success hiring for cloud, AI, and data-focused technical roles as well as technical sales and account executives
• Strong understanding of recruitment technologies, ATS systems (e.g. iCIMS), and data-driven hiring practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders
• Experience in high-growth or consulting environments is an asset

About Adastra

For more than 25 years Adastra Corporation has been hyper-focused on data and the infrastructures to support it. We are an international consulting company working with businesses and IT Leaders to extract value through data and analytic solutions in the domains of Cloud, Data Management, Analytics, AI and ML, Governance, Hyper Automation and Enterprise Application Development. Our team of experts combined with our world-class data management platform helps provide trusted insights, establish frameworks, enforce best practices and streamline processes for around-the-clock global coverage. Adastra has a proven track record of helping organizations of all sizes from SMEs to Fortune 1000s achieve their data transformation goals whether that be accelerating innovation, improving operational excellence or creating unforgettable customer experiences.

What We Offer

• Opportunity for advancement and career progression
• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits plan
• Successful referral program
• Satisfaction of working for a reputable company
• A flexible, dynamic and diverse workplace

Equal Opportunity Employer

In our commitment to promote fair and equitable treatment of all employees and applicants Adastra Corporation provides equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of age, sex, disability, race, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sexual orientation, marital status or any other ground as described in the Ontario Human Rights addition accommodation will be provided during the hiring process. Adastra Corporation’s implementation and support of employment initiatives encourage diversified labour force participation and equal access to opportunities based on merit and performance.

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Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1