Talent Acquisition Recruiter | Recruteur En Acquisition De Talents

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Talent Acquisition Recruiter | Recruteur En Acquisition De Talents based in Canada.

This role offers the opportunity to shape talent strategies within a fast-paced and innovative technology-driven environment.
You will lead full-cycle recruitment efforts for highly specialized technical and creative roles across AI, data, systems, and interactive entertainment disciplines.
As a strategic talent partner, you will collaborate closely with business leaders and HR teams to build strong pipelines and attract exceptional candidates.
The position combines hands-on recruiting expertise with market intelligence, sourcing innovation, and data-driven decision-making.
You will contribute to improving candidate experiences, employer branding initiatives, and scalable recruitment practices.
Working across Canadian and U.S. talent markets, you will help connect world-class professionals with impactful opportunities.
This is an ideal role for a consultative recruiter passionate about technology, gaming, and building high-performing teams.

The Talent Acquisition Recruiter will own recruitment strategies and execution across a broad range of technical and game development functions while acting as a trusted advisor to stakeholders. Key responsibilities include:

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and candidate engagement to interviews, offers, and onboarding support.
• Recruit for specialized roles across AI/Machine Learning, systems and data, game programming, art, design, animation, production, quality assurance, and related technology disciplines.
• Partner with hiring managers and HR teams to translate business needs into effective hiring strategies and talent pipelines.
• Provide market insights on talent availability, compensation trends, competitive landscapes, and sourcing approaches across Canadian and U.S. markets.
• Develop proactive sourcing strategies to attract highly skilled and difficult-to-reach candidates.
• Evaluate both technical profiles and creative candidates through an understanding of engineering skills, portfolios, demos, and other discipline-specific indicators.
• Deliver a strong candidate experience throughout the recruitment journey by ensuring clear communication and meaningful engagement.
• Support talent branding, community engagement, recruitment events, and initiatives that strengthen employer visibility.
• Use recruitment analytics, funnel metrics, and performance insights to optimize hiring decisions and processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve recruitment tools, workflows, and operational practices to support a scalable talent acquisition function.
• Contribute as a collaborative team member by sharing best practices and promoting continuous improvement.
• Operate effectively within a bilingual English/French recruitment environment aligned with Quebec market expectations.

Requirements

The ideal candidate brings extensive recruitment experience, strong market knowledge, and the ability to manage complex hiring initiatives in dynamic environments. Required qualifications include:

• 7+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience, with significant expertise in technical and/or game development hiring.
• Proven experience recruiting across areas such as AI/ML, systems, data, software engineering, game programming, creative production, animation, and quality assurance.
• Experience within gaming, interactive entertainment, technology, or related industries.
• Strong understanding of Montreal and U.S. talent markets, including sourcing strategies, compensation considerations, and competitive hiring environments.
• Demonstrated ability to build and execute strategic recruitment plans with senior stakeholders.
• Advanced sourcing skills with experience engaging specialized, high-demand talent.
• Ability to use data, analytics, and market insights to influence recruitment strategies and outcomes.
• Strong communication, consulting, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience contributing to broader talent acquisition projects, employer branding initiatives, or recruitment improvements.
• Bilingual communication skills, with English required and French strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Familiarity with recruitment technologies such as SmartRecruiters, CRM and sourcing platforms, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work onsite in a Montreal office environment approximately one to two days per week.
• Strong knowledge of the Montreal gaming and technology ecosystem, including studios, creative talent communities, and emerging technology hubs.
• Passion for gaming, interactive entertainment, and emerging technologies.
• Analytical mindset with comfort using recruiting metrics and performance data.
• Entrepreneurial approach with ownership, adaptability, and the ability to operate in changing environments.
• Collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to influence teams at different levels.

Benefits

• Opportunity to join an innovative and globally recognized media, entertainment, and technology environment.
• Hybrid work flexibility with regular onsite collaboration opportunities.
• Exposure to diverse technical and creative recruitment initiatives across multiple disciplines.
• Opportunity to influence talent strategies, recruitment processes, and employer branding initiatives.
• Collaborative workplace culture focused on inclusion, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Access to professional growth opportunities and the ability to contribute to impactful projects.
• Competitive compensation package and employee benefits, including healthcare and wellness support.
• Opportunity to work with talented professionals across Canadian and international markets.