Technical Talent Acquisition Specialist

UNKNOWN; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Novarc Technologies is a leading full-stack robotics company focused on cobots and AI-based machine vision solutions. We are seeking a Technical Talent Acquisition Specialist to own the full recruitment cycle for AI, ML, and software roles in a hybrid, permanent, full-time capacity.

You will partner with hiring managers, develop talent pipelines, manage the ATS, and support recruitment events while elevating Novarc's employer brand.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in technical recruitment, preferably in robotics and/or AI.
• Experience building TA systems, workflows, and employer branding strategies.
• Strong organizational skills to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Google Suite, with a working knowledge of ATS.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.
• Positive attitude and customer-service oriented approach when interacting with candidates and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own Full-Cycle Technical Recruiting: source, engage, assess, and close elite technical talent, with a primary focus on AI, ML, and software engineering roles.
• Enhance the Process & Brand: partner with the TA Manager to design, implement, and refine recruiting strategies, SOPs, and our technical employer brand.
• Drive the Interview Process: maintain momentum for all technical candidates and guide them through the interview funnel for a premier experience.
• Stakeholder Management & Coaching: act as strategic advisor to technical hiring managers; follow up for feedback and drive decisions.
• Pipeline Development: build and maintain proactive talent pools for niche AI, ML, and software roles.
• ATS Management: keep candidate records accurate, generate reports, track recruitment metrics.
• Recruitment Event Coordination: organize events, career fairs, or campus recruitment activities; manage logistics and follow-up.
• Job Postings & Advertising: draft and post job ads across boards and channels; ensure descriptions reflect the role.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

AI/ML recruiting

Software engineering recruiting

Employer branding

Stakeholder management

ATS usage

Tools

ATS

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.

Work Environment: Hybrid

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."