Talent Acquisition Specialist

Cohere; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI technology firm in Toronto is seeking an entry-level recruiter to manage high volume recruitment efforts including part-time and internship positions. Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of experience in recruitment within fast-growing tech environments. The position offers competitive perks such as health benefits, a supportive culture, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Inclusive culture

Weekly lunch stipend

Full health and dental benefits

Personal enrichment benefits

6 weeks of vacation

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in high volume recruitment, preferably in tech.
• Experience managing internship recruitment programs.
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage full cycle recruitment for part-time Annotation workforce & Internship.
• Assist in scheduling and admin tasks.
• Develop and maintain talent pipelines.

Skills

High volume recruitment management

Communication skills

Resilience

Ownership

Tools

Ashby

Testlify

HackerRank

Job description

Who are we?

Our mission is to scale intelligence to serve humanity. We’re training and deploying frontier models for developers and enterprises who are building AI systems to power magical experiences like content generation, semantic search, RAG, and agents. We believe that our work is instrumental to the widespread adoption of AI.

We obsess over what we build. Each one of us is responsible for contributing to increasing the capabilities of our models and the value they drive for our customers. We like to work hard and move fast to do what’s best for our customers.

Cohere is a team of researchers, engineers, designers, and more, who are passionate about their craft. Each person is one of the best in the world at what they do. We believe that a diverse range of perspectives is a requirement for building great products.

Join us on our mission and shape the future!

In this hybrid entry level recruitment role, you will:

• Manage high volume full cycle recruitment efforts for Cohere's part-time Annotation workforce & Internship programs
• Assist the Talent team by managing Recruitment Coordinator activities (i.e. scheduling & admin & event coordination)
• Develop and maintain talent pipelines for current & future hiring needs
• Build relationships with hiring managers and candidates
• Proactively identify and implement recruitment process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Update our applicant tracking and other systems (i.e. Ashby) with accurate information

This career growth opportunity is a good match for you if you have:

• 1-2 years of experience managing high volume/temporary workforce full cycle recruitment efforts preferably within a fast growing tech startup/scaleup
• Experience managing internship recruitment programs
• Experience using Ashby, Testlify, HackerRank, or similar tools
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Courage, resilience and an ability to work effectively in a rapidly changing environment
• A track record of taking ownership

If some of the above doesn’t line up perfectly with your experience, we still encourage you to apply!

We value and celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive work environment for all. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities. Should you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please submit an Accommodations Request Form, and we will work together to meet your needs.

Full-Time Employees at Cohere enjoy these Perks:

• 🤝 An open and inclusive culture and work environment
• 🧑💻 Work closely with a team on the cutting edge of AI research
• 🍽 Weekly lunch stipend, in-office lunches & snacks
• 🦷 Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget to take care of your mental health
• 🐣 100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months
• 🎨 Personal enrichment benefits towards arts and culture, fitness and well-being, quality time, and workspace improvement
• 🏙 Remote-flexible, offices in Toronto, New York, San Francisco, London and Paris, as well as a co-working stipend
• ✈️ 6 weeks of vacation (30 working days!)