Xerris Looking for Technical Recruiter – Remote, Across Canada at Banff, AB Full Time

Ready to join our team?

A leader in digital transformation, we build amazing solutions for our clients, using agile delivery and having fun while we do it. Our specialization and service offerings include Data & Analytics, Machine Learning, Integration and Microservice Development, Cloud Migration and Optimization, Front-End Development, and DevOps.

We are a remote-first environment as we believe you can be most productive when you are given full control of where you are in the world. You will be joining a team of passionate and hard working people who are curious and eager to contribute to the success and growth of Xerris.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a Technical Recruiter with strong sourcing and hunting skills to build talent pools and candidate pipelines and conduct screens and interviews for our Engineering, Design and Data teams. You will own and execute the sourcing strategy and work closely with the People & Culture and Management teams to bring stellar technology candidates into the recruitment process while maintaining relationships with passive candidates and keeping our candidate pool warm. To be successful in this role, you should be able to develop long-term recruiting strategies and nurture trusting relationships with potential hires. You will be hiring for roles from junior developers to senior leaders in the technology consulting space.

What You Will Be Doing

Responsible for building and driving sourcing strategy for Software Engineers, Architects, Data/ML Engineers, and other technical roles

Actively source qualified candidates using internet databases, user groups or blogs, social media and other creative techniques to find qualified candidates

Conduct preliminary interviews with technical candidates to access skill-set and cultural fit while providing an exceptional candidate experience

Maintain Applicant Tracking System (ATS): manage job postings, open position information, close positions, candidate records, etc.

Provide candidates with pre- and post-interview follow up communications for roles that you are managing

Build and maintain a network of potential candidates through proactive market research and on-going relationship management in support of current and future hiring needs

Assist with key recruiting initiatives from diversity and inclusion, employee branding and other

Attend virtual recruitment events

Manage an effective employee referral program

Build and maintain strong relationships with the Xerris hiring managers to understand their teams, required skillsets, upcoming projects, and priorities

Required Skills & Experience

2+ years of experience sourcing technical talent in an agency or corporate setting (agency experience is preferred)

Strong understanding of sourcing techniques, boolean strings and other sourcing methods

Exceptional communication, relationship building and interpersonal skills in a remote setting

Strong research skills and demonstrated ability to work in a team environment

A keen interest in the tech industry, and savvy enough to “talk shop” with technology talent

Tact, discretion, and sensitivity when dealing with confidential information

Savvy negotiator

Self-sufficient and able to work with little direct supervision in an extremely fast-paced environment

Believes in culture of transparency and trust

Why Work at Xerris

Work with a team of supportive, highly skilled professionals on leading edge technology

A flexible vacation policy where you decide how many vacation days you need

Education & Training stipends to support your personal career goals

Workstation and Technology allowance to ensure you are set up to do your best work at home

We are a remote-first company and always will be!

Come join our team! We are accepting applications until a suitable candidate is found.