Bilingual Technical Recruiter

About the role

Telesat is seeking a Bilingual Technical Recruiter to oversee the complete recruitment process, from sourcing candidates to facilitating their onboarding. This position requires fluency in both French and English, as you will be responsible for job postings and communications in both languages. You will collaborate closely with management to develop effective recruitment strategies and ensure a positive candidate experience.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Partner with management to create and implement recruitment strategies tailored to specific business units.
• Draft and finalize job descriptions, ensuring they are accurately represented in both French and English for posting in the applicant tracking system.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to fully understand position requirements and provide guidance throughout the recruitment process.
• Build a pipeline of candidates through targeted advertising, networking, and employee referrals.
• Engage with passive candidates to discuss potential job opportunities.
• Review applications and conduct thorough pre-screening, coordinating in-person interviews with hiring managers.
• Perform reference checks and validate academic and professional credentials.
• Prepare employment recommendations and approval packages based on candidate qualifications and interview outcomes.
• Analyze recruitment performance metrics and prepare dashboards to present findings and suggest improvements.
• Evaluate recruitment agency performance, including cost per hire and time to fill, and recommend enhancements.

Requirements

• Fluency in both French and English, written and spoken, is essential for this position.
• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution, with a preference for degrees in Business, Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 3 to 5 years of proven experience in corporate or agency recruitment.
• CHRP certification is a plus.
• Experience in full-cycle recruiting within IT, Telecommunications, or Engineering is advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both French and English.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and work ethic.
• Strong judgment, business insight, and problem-solving abilities.
• Recognized as a team player who is results-oriented.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail.
• Proven experience in sourcing candidates through various platforms, including databases and social media.
• Demonstrated success in aligning candidates with job requirements.
• Ability to build trust with hiring managers and candidates alike.
• Familiarity with technology compensation analysis.
• Prior experience sourcing for diverse roles in telecommunications or technical sectors is highly desirable.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Understanding of relevant employment legislation.
• Exceptional ability to promote Telesat and its career opportunities while ensuring a positive candidate experience.

Practical notes

The successful applicant must be eligible to work in Canada and obtain Reliability Status.