Riva is seeking a driven and proactive Technical Recruiter to join our growing HR team. In this role, you will play a key part in attracting and hiring technical talent that drives innovation and excellence. You’ll work remotely, collaborating across time zones, and help shape the future of our team by bringing in individuals who align with our values and vision.
What You Will Be Doing
Reporting to the Human Recourses Manager, you will lead full-cycle recruitment efforts for technical roles. You will work closely with hiring managers to ensure we are identifying, attracting, and hiring the best candidates efficiently and inclusively. You’ll take ownership of the entire recruitment process, from crafting job descriptions to onboarding, ensuring a high-quality experience for both candidates and internal stakeholders.
More Specifically Your Responsibilities Include
- Lead full-cycle recruitment for a variety of roles, with a strong emphasis on technology-based positions
- Collaborate with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and develop effective sourcing strategies
- Create and post compelling job ads that attract the right talent
- Source, screen, and assess candidates using a variety of channels and tools
- Conduct structured interviews and participate in selection discussions with hiring teams
- Manage candidate communication and ensure a thoughtful and inclusive candidate experience
- Create and maintain job descriptions and interview guides
- Track and report on recruitment metrics and outcomes to drive continuous improvement
- Assist with onboarding coordination and documentation
- Champion equitable hiring practices and a strong employer brand
- Continuously improve recruitment processes and candidate pipelines
- You may also be required to recruit for other non-technical roles and assist the HR team with other HR-related activities from time to time
What You Bring To The Role
You’re a hard-working, self-motivated go-getter who understands the fast-paced world of recruitment. You’re adaptable, detail-oriented, and communicate clearly. You have a strong sense of urgency and know how to prioritize in a dynamic environment. You love helping others succeed, take initiative, and don’t wait to be told what to do. Most importantly, you care deeply about building inclusive teams and a welcoming candidate experience.
More Specifically, You Bring
- Three (3)+ years of recruitment experience, in technology heavy companies or B2B SaaS environments
- Experience recruiting for a range of technical roles (e.g., developers, QA, DevOps, etc.)
- Experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes independently
- Strong understanding of technical roles, industry trends, and sourcing strategies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Comfort working across time zones and collaborating remotely
- High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity
- Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and job boards
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle high volumes of candidate communications in a timely fashion
- Familiarity with employment legislation and hiring best practices in Canada and internationally
Bonus Points For
- Experience coordinating onboarding or working with HR systems like BambooHR
- Past experience building recruitment campaigns or managing employer brand initiatives
CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS
- Integrity & Accountability: Acting with honesty and responsibility, taking ownership of actions and decisions. Navigating organizational dynamics.
- Communication: Conveying information clearly and effectively across all levels and listens actively.
- Collaboration: Inspires and motivates others, embraces diverse perspectives, and works effectively in teams to achieve shared goals.
- Adaptability & Stress Tolerance: Staying effective and calm under pressure, readily adjusting to change.
- Analytical Thinking & Decision Making: Analyzing data and situations to make well-informed decisions.
- Strategic Alignment & Partnerships: Ensures internal alignment on goals and fosters strong external relationships to drive growth and collaboration.
- Operational Alignment & Coordination: Ensures that operational activities are coordinated, efficient, and focused on achieving strategic objectives.
- Talent Management & Development: DCultivates talent by providing development opportunities and fostering a high-performance culture.
More About Riva
We are an Edmonton-based software development company with a global footprint. Our Relationship Engine creates seamless data flow between applications like email, calendar, contacts, and tasks and CRM – synchronizing data and eliminating the need for task switching, application toggling, and data entry duplication across platforms.
We offer a work culture that fosters diversity, equity, inclusion, and fun. Where curiosity is rewarded, and each day offers the chance to learn, grow, and contribute to the efforts of people you like, respect, and value.
What We Bring To The Table
Total compensation package including:
- RRSP/TFSA matching
- Paid vacation starting with 3-weeks
- Paid wellness time allowing for flexible discretionary allocation for mental health, personal benefits, and personal time
- Paid time off to volunteer with charities of your choice
- Extended health care benefits, dental and life insurance
- Professional development and training allowance for career advancement
Must hold a valid work permit or be a permanent resident or citizen of Canada.
Riva is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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