Technical Talent Acquisition Specialist

Novarc Technologies Inc.; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Novarc Technologies is seeking a Technical Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full-cycle recruiting for AI, ML, and software roles across the organization. You will partner with hiring managers and stakeholders to source, screen, and close top technical talent while shaping our hiring processes and employer brand.

Youll manage ATS records, report on recruitment metrics, and help organize tech career events.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in technical recruitment, preferably in robotics and/or AI.
• Ability to design TA systems, workflows, and employer branding strategies.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; proficient with Google Suite and ATS.
• Strong attention to detail and handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle technical recruiting with focus on AI, ML, and software roles.
• Partner with the TA Manager to design and refine recruiting strategies and branding.
• Drive the interview process and ensure a premier candidate experience.
• Coach technical hiring managers and keep processes moving forward.
• Develop proactive talent pools to reduce time-to-hire for critical roles.
• Maintain ATS records and assist with reports and metrics.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Sourcing & outreach

ATS management

Employer branding

Stakeholder management

Interview coordination

Tools

ATS

Google Suite

Job description

Join us on the journey to help build the world using applied robotics and AI!

Novarc Technologies is a full-stack robotics company helping to build the world using applied robotics and AI. Recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in the Americas by the Financial Times for two consecutive years, we are at the epicenter of innovation and global expansion. Join our dynamic team as we extend our reach across four continents, blending pioneering welding technology with a profound global impact. It's a captivating time to be part of our journey – here, you'll do more than just work; you'll be an integral part of a movement shaping the tech-driven future.

Novarc Technologies is looking for a Technical Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our growing team and support the production of our cobots.

Summary:

As a Technical Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will be responsible for finding top technical talent to support various departments’ hiring goals. You will work closely with hiring managers, candidates, and other team members to ensure that the recruitment process is efficient, organized, and effective. Your role will involve managing the full recruitment cycle, including sourcing, screening, selecting, and closing candidates. You will also provide subject matter expertise for hiring managers, ensuring that roles are positioned to attract the best available talent.

Type of the role

Permanent, Full Time

Duties and Responsibilities

• Own Full-Cycle Technical Recruiting: Source, engage, assess, and close elite technical talent, with a primary focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Software Engineering roles.
• Enhance the Process & Brand: Partner directly with the TA Manager to design, implement, and refine recruiting strategies, standard operating procedures, and our technical employer brand.
• Drive the Interview Process: Maintain strict momentum for all technical candidates. You will independently navigate candidates through the interview funnel, ensuring a premier candidate experience.
• Stakeholder Management & Coaching: Act as a strategic advisor to technical hiring managers. You will persistently follow up for feedback, drive hiring decisions, and keep processes moving forward, and work with the TA Manager to remove bottlenecks.
• Pipeline Development: Build and maintain proactive talent pools for niche AI, ML, and software roles to reduce time-to-hire for critical engineering positions.
• Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Management: Maintain and update candidate records in the ATS, ensuring that all relevant information is accurate and up-to-date. Help with generating reports and tracking key recruitment metrics.
• Recruitment Event Coordination: Help organize recruitment events, career fairs, or campus recruitment activities. Coordinate logistics, marketing materials, and follow-up communication.
• Job Postings & Advertising: Assist in drafting and posting job ads across job boards, social media platforms, and other recruitment channels. Ensure job descriptions are up-to-date and accurately reflect the role.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in technical recruitment, preferably in robotics and/or AI
• Process Builder Mentality: You have experience (or a strong desire) to move beyond purely filling reqs and want to actively participate in building TA systems, workflows, and employer branding strategies.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Google Suite, with a working knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information.
• Positive attitude and customer-service oriented approach when interacting with candidates and internal stakeholders.

Commitment to Novarc Values

Demonstrate and embed Novarc’s core values of Hungry, Humble, and Smart in daily work, decision-making, collaboration, and interactions with colleagues, customers, and partners.

• Hungry: Be Passionate , Never Give Up, Customer Focused, Continuous Learning, Do What You Say
• Humble: Servant Leader, No arrogance, Less Ego, Listen > Talk
• Smart: High EQ, Challenge the Status Quo, Thought Leaders

About Novarc Technologies

Novarc Technologies is a full-stack robotics company specializing in the design and manufacturing of cobots and AI-based machine vision solutions for autonomous welding. Novarc’s Spool Welding Robot (SWR) is the world’s first of its kind in pipe welding applications. As a proven pioneer in the field, Novarc’s team is dedicated to solving challenging welding automation problems that improve customers’ bottom line.

Why Novarc

• Growing Opportunities - We are in the process of maturing into a fast-growing medium-sized business.
• Great place to be - We have created a fun, adventurous, and open-minded environment where our teams are encouraged to bond and express their unique selves.
• Best People - Our team is made up of talented, intelligent, and hardworking people.
• Lots of Opportunities - We are constantly looking for stand-out talent internally to move into leadership positions.

We are excited to invite you to join our growing team for this amazing journey!

"Novarc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, color, political belief, marital or family status, religion, special abilities, age, sex or sexual orientation, or a criminal conviction or charge that is unrelated to employment of to the intended employment of that person. This applies to all our practices of recruitment, selection, promotion, training and development, health and safety, and compensation."