The Technical Recruiter, Defence, reporting to the Vice President of Sales & Operations – Defense, is responsible for identifying, attracting, evaluating, and hiring highly qualified technical and professional talent for defense-related projects in a timely manner and in compliance with security requirements.
Benefits and Perks
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Paid sick days to support your well-being.
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Comprehensive group insurance program.
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Health, wellness, and development programs.
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Competitive salary.
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Opportunities for career development and professional growth.
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Dynamic work environment with major projects in the aerospace, ground transportation, and defense sectors.
Main Tasks
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In collaboration with the Talent Acquisition team, lead the full recruitment cycle for defense and security projects in accordance with operational priorities and program timelines;
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Anticipate workforce needs, support bidding activities, and ensure the rapid mobilization of qualified talent;
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Work closely with the AAA Canada recruitment team to align sourcing strategies, employer branding, and candidate management processes;
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Develop sourcing strategies targeted at the security sector and specialized in technical fields across Canada;
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Conduct structured, competency-based interviews and coordinate technical assessments with defense program managers and technical directors;
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Build and maintain a database of skilled and experienced professionals in the defense sector while proactively mitigating skills shortages;
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Provide market intelligence, comparative compensation analyses, and recruitment risk assessments to senior management;
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Monitor key recruitment performance indicators (time-to-fill, quality of hires, security clearance eligibility, cost per hire), maintain the accuracy of the ATS system, and provide regular reports on talent acquisition
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Track key performance indicators (time-to-hire, cost per hire, offer acceptance rate), maintain the integrity of ATS data, and provide forecasts and reports on the pipeline to management;
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Participate in recruitment events such as job fairs and career expos;
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Proactively participate in team meetings and gatherings;
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Ensure the traceability of information;
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Comply with AAA Canada policies, procedures, and processes;
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Perform any other related tasks as requested by your immediate supervisor.
Prerequisites- Profile
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Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field;
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3 to 7 years of recruitment experience in unionized and non-unionized technical environments within the defense sector;
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Solid knowledge of defense industry standards, government procurement environments, and regulated hiring processes;
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Excellent understanding of security processes in Canada;
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Knowledge of defense contractors and government procurement environments;
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Fluency in French and English, both spoken and written;
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills;
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Ability to work in a demanding “project” environment with tight deadlines;
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);
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CHRP/CHRL (or in the process of obtaining);
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Eligible for required security clearances.
Kick off an exciting career journey with AAA Canada, where every application is a gateway to new opportunities. Apply today and discover how your skills and ambitions can align with our vision and contribute to the work we do.
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AAA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, Indigenous peoples, individuals with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.
