Technical Recruiter – 1 Year Term Contract

Telesat

Technical Recruiter at Telesat managing the full life cycle recruiting process for satellite communication solutions. Collaborating with hiring managers to find qualified candidates across various technical disciplines.

Posted 5/4/2026contractOttawa • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and execute the full life cycle recruiting and selection process
Manage all aspects of the recruitment process including sourcing, screening, and pre-employment checks
Oversee the development of initial job descriptions and ensure they are approved and posted
Collaborate with hiring manager to understand position requirements and provide guidance
Build candidate pipeline through targeted advertising, employee referrals, and networking
Engage passive job seekers to explore new career opportunities
Review resumes and other credentials and coordinate in-person interviews
Complete reference checks and verify academic and professional credentials
Provide employment recommendations and prepare approval packages based on candidate qualifications
Analyze recruitment process performance and prepare recruitment dashboards
Analyze performance of recruitment agencies and recommend changes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited university, preference given to candidates with a Business, engineering or computer science degree.
8-10 years of experience with a successful track record in corporate or agency recruiting
CHRP certification would be considered an asset for this role.
Full-cycle technical recruiting experience in IT, Telecommunications and Engineering would be considered an asset for this role
Bilingual French/English would be an asset for this role.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Best candidate experience possible including any required accommodations

ATS Keywords

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

full life cycle recruitingsourcingscreeningpre-employment checkscandidate pipeline developmentreference checksrecruitment performance analysisrecruitment dashboardsrecruitment agency performance analysistechnical recruiting

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillscollaborationguidancenetworkinganalytical skillsrecommendation skillsorganizational skillsengagementbilingual communication

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeCHRP certification