Technical Sourcing Specialist

Weareams; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 76,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth and development

Passionate team

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Volunteer day

Pay transparency and fairness

Job summary

AMS, a global talent partner, seeks a Principal Talent Sourcer to design bespoke sourcing strategies for AI/Data roles. You will partner with Hiring Managers and Recruiters, leveraging data and market insights to build targeted candidate pipelines and engage clients with compelling opportunities.

Based in Toronto with a weekly office presence, you will manage end-to-end sourcing processes, maintain ATS data integrity, and expand talent pools across channels while advancing client relationships

Qualifications

• Ideally looking for candidates with sourcing and recruitment experience in technical disciplines (AI/Data)
• Experience working with recruitment systems (ATS, CRM) and maintaining data integrity
• Experience using specialist techniques (Boolean searching, LinkedIn Recruiter) to source candidates
• Experience directly engaging with end-clients

Responsibilities

• Fully utilize relevant ATS ensuring data accuracy and status reflects activities
• Engage with Recruiters and Hiring Managers to take detailed briefs on role requirements
• Proactively source candidates via multiple channels and innovative methods
• Develop own network of sector-specific candidates and engage with talent through referrals or cold outreach
• Qualify identified candidates, sell the role, and encourage application
• Build talent pools and manage candidate communications to keep pools fresh
• Maintain regular communication with Client Services about requirements and progress
• Update applicant records and move suitable candidates to talent pools as directed
• Meet agreed service levels and escalate supply issues as needed
• Screen and qualify candidates upon application to determine suitability

Skills

Sourcing & recruiting (AI/Data)

ATS & CRM systems

Boolean searching / LinkedIn Recruiter

Engaging with end-clients

Tools

ATS

CRM

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Global, inclusive and innovative - welcome to AMS, where talent connects across cultures and backgrounds to shape the future of work.

We work with leading organisations to design and deliver talent strategies that bring together people, process, data and technology, helping millions of people find meaningful work every year. Our diverse, connected community collaborates to create results for clients and opportunities for our people to learn, grow and make an impact.

At AMS, we look for people who bring more than experience, and we welcome different perspectives and ways of thinking.

Principal Talent Sourcers play a key role in our clients’ success by partnering with Hiring Managers and Recruiters and developing effective, consultative, professional relationships with them.

Through asking the right questions to ensure a detailed understanding of the client and each role, and by leveraging data, historic hiring trends, and market analysis, Talent Sourcers develop bespoke sourcing strategies and then use a range of tools and techniques to find the best talent in the market.

Talent Sourcers are brand ambassadors for our clients, bringing each opportunity to life with candidates in a compelling and authentic way to ensure they are qualified, interested, and engaged before being presented to the Hiring Manager.

Ideal candidates will have experience strategically sourcing in Technical (AI and Data)

Candidate must be based in Toronto and open to commuting to the office 1x weekly.

Key Accountabilities

What you’ll do:

• Fully utilize relevant ATS (Applicant Tracking System) ensuring that activities are conducted within the ATS as appropriate, that data accuracy and quality is maintained through all processes and that it accurately reflects the status of all activity
• Engage with Recruiters and Hiring Managers (as directed) to take detailed briefs on role requirements, contributing knowledge and best practice to add value to discussions
• Proactively source (identify) candidates utilizing a broad range of channels and techniques (e.g. search engines, job board databases, social networking sites) utilizing Channel Activation Matrices or other directions as appropriate. Employ innovative techniques to identify elusive talent in the market
• Develop own network of sector-specific candidates and utilize networking skills to identify and engage with talented candidates (i.e. referrals from referrals, cold-calling, etc.)
• Engage with identified candidates to qualify suitability for the role, to sell the role and prospective Client and to encourage candidate to actively apply for role
• Build and develop talent pools of qualified candidates (prior to application or post application as directed), utilizing CRM (Candidate Relationship Management) technology where appropriate, managing candidate communications as directed to ensure talent pools remain relevant.
• Ensure regular communication with Client Services team to understand on-going requirements and to share progress of activity
• Following feedback from Client Services team on candidates submitted, ensure that all applicant records are updated in the ATS with applicants being rejected as appropriate and suitable applicants moved to talent pools for future reference
• Maintain agreed service levels and targets
• Appropriately escalates any issues in relation to the supply of effectiveness
• Upon application, screen and qualify candidates to determine suitability and obtain required information (e.g. availability, permission to represent) in order to create long-lists recruitment services as appropriate

Skills & Requirements

• Ideally looking for candidates with sourcing and recruitment experience in technical disciplines (AI/Data)
• Experience of working with recruitment systems (i.e. ATS, CRM) and maintaining a high level of data integrity
• Experience using specialist techniques (i.e. Boolean searching, LinkedIn Recruiter, etc.) to source candidates through active and passive channels. Proven success in utilizing social networking sites to successfully source candidates
• Experience of directly engaging with end-client

Why AMS?

At AMS, we come from every walk of life - and that’s what makes us unique. Our culture is open, inclusive and built on trust. We empower our people with the flexibility and autonomy to work in ways that bring out their best. We offer career opportunities in every direction you want to explore.

We offer

• Growth and development focused on your strengths
• A team that values being Passionate, Bold, and Authentic
• Supportive communities such as our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Volunteer day - you getone additional paid day off each year to volunteerfor a cause that matters to you
• We are committed to pay transparency and fairness. For this role, the initial expected remuneration is $76,000-100,000 plus applicable benefits.

This range is specific to the advertised locations and may not be applicable to other locations.

Canada Supplemental Medical/Dental/Vision, Life, Disability, RRSP/DPSP, Paid Holidays/Vacation/Sick Time, Paid Parental Leave, Performance Bonus

Our statement

We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage people with diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences to apply. We do not discriminate based upon age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.

If you require any accommodations or have any accessibility needs, please reach out via email [e-mail] or make a member of our Talent Acquisition team aware at any time.