829studios Global Talent Acquisition Partner responsible for building hiring presence in Canada and supporting growth in international markets. Manage full-cycle recruiting and partner with hiring managers to meet evolving needs.
Responsibilities
Manage the applicant pipeline from job post, resume assessment and interview cycle through closing and offer for roles in Canada and other international markets
Collaborate with hiring managers to define role profiles, craft job descriptions and run effective intake meetings
Engage passive candidates and build pipelines of highly skilled talent in Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and other Canadian markets for active and high-need roles
Leverage all sourcing channels: job boards, LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, Slack communities, local networks, universities and events (virtual or in person)
Research and map talent markets in Canada: where the talent is, what it costs and who we compete with
Bring local market intel (salary data, notice periods, benefits norms, provincial employment standards, hiring timelines) to the People Team, who own compensation and offer approval
Coordinate with our employer of record (EOR) partner on offers, paperwork and onboarding handoffs
Adapt sourcing, outreach and interview scheduling to each market's norms, language and time-zone overlap with US teams
AI-native recruiter who uses AI sourcing and productivity tools every day, such as Juicebox, Gem and Metaview, to build pipelines, personalize outreach at scale, and automate interview notes and admin work
Prepare and extend offers in partnership with the People Team and guide candidates through to an accepted offer
Keep Ashby clean and current; track and report on time-to-fill, source of hire, pipeline status and conversion by market
Ensure a best-in-class candidate experience across languages, cultures and time zones
Qualification
Proven experience recruiting in CanadaUnderstands Canadian hiring norms
Required
5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably in a marketing agency, staffing firm or professional services
Proven experience recruiting in Canada; experience hiring in Toronto, Ottawa and/or Montreal strongly preferred
Understands Canadian hiring norms, including provincial employment standards, notice periods, benefits expectations and Quebec-specific considerations
Working knowledge of EOR and contractor hiring models; experience with an EOR partner (e.g., Rippling, Deel) is a plus
Uses AI recruiting tools today and can show how they improved results (response rates, time saved, pipeline volume)
Strong knowledge of marketing agency roles, including account and project management, paid search and social, SEO, data analytics, marketing automation, design, content, strategy and website development
Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and an applicant tracking system (ATS); Ashby is a plus
Professional working proficiency in French is a strong plus; Spanish or Portuguese is also a plus
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with candidates and stakeholders across cultures
Exceptional organizational and time management skills to handle multiple searches across time zones and meet tight deadlines
Analytical mindset with the ability to use data and metrics to drive decisions
Self-starter with an aptitude for problem-solving and a positive attitude