Senior Talent Solutions Specialist VACO CANADA (TORONTO) Overview: We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Talent Solutions Specialist (NOC 12101) with a strong focus on technology recruitment to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, contract recruitment environments and has a proven track record of sourcing, engaging, and placing top IT talent. Key Responsibilities: · Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for a variety of contract technology roles, from sourcing to placement. · Collaborate with hiring managers and clients to understand technical requirements, project needs, and desired skill sets. · Source and screen top IT professionals, including developers, system administrators, cloud engineers, data specialists, and more, ensuring alignment with client needs. · Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline, with a focus on contract talent ready for short-term and project-based engagements. · Utilize applicant tracking systems (ATS), LinkedIn Recruiter, and other sourcing tools to identify and engage passive candidates. · Negotiate contract terms, rates, and extensions, ensuring a smooth process for both clients and candidates. · Stay up to date with market trends in IT, particularly within the contract space, to provide insights to clients and candidates. · Act as a trusted advisor to candidates, offering guidance on career opportunities, contract structures, and market demand. Required Qualifications: · At least 3 years of experience in technical recruitment · Demonstrated success in sourcing, screening, and placing IT professionals across various disciplines (Software Development, Infrastructure, Cloud, Data, Security, etc.). · Strong understanding of the GTA tech market, including contract hiring trends and client demands. · Proficiency with recruitment tools, including ATS, LinkedIn Recruiter, and job boards. · Experience recruiting for emerging technologies such as AI, Machine Learning, and Blockchain, with the ability to understand the technical landscape and identify talent for cutting-edge roles. · A solid understanding of the various technology roles (e.g., Software Engineers, Cloud Architects, Data Analysts, DevOps Specialists, Cybersecurity Experts, etc.), their specific skill sets, and how they contribute to different business functions. · Proven ability to create job descriptions that accurately reflect the technical requirements and expectations for contract roles. · Sound knowledge of passive recruitment strategies, headhunting, and networking to source top talent, especially for hard-to-fill or specialized contract roles. · Ability to conduct in-depth technical interviews or collaborate with hiring managers to assess candidates' technical expertise, soft skills, and cultural fit. · Understanding of the specific requirements of contract roles, such as the need for flexibility, adaptability, and short-term project focus. · Understanding of the contract hiring process, including contract lengths, hourly rates, pay rates, and other terms of employment. · Knowledge of common industry standards related to contract work (e.g., invoicing, payments, benefits). · Ability to negotiate contracts, compensation, and terms with both candidates and clients to ensure alignment. · Prior experience working in staffing agencies or recruitment firms is a strong asset. · Proficiency with MS Windows, Excel, Outlook, Word Educational Requirements Bachelor’s degree Educational courses related to People’s Management or Human Resources Terms of the Position: Full-time permanent position for 35 hours per week Salary – $65,000 annually + 15% commission Benefits – Full Group benefits via Canada Life (Dental plan, Disability benefits, Health care plan, Paramedical services coverage, Vision care benefits and many other). Financial Benefits (Commission, Group insurance benefits). Maternity and parental benefits, Paid time off (volunteering or personal days). Work location address – 20 Adelaide Street East, Unit 202. Toronto, ON. M5C 2T6 Company business address– 1 Yonge Street, Suite 405. Toronto ON, M5E 1W7 Company legal name: Lannick Contract Solutions Inc. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. An applicant may also be eligible to participate in certain incentive compensation programs based on achieving certain performance targets set forth each year and subject to the incentive compensation plan’s terms and conditions. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. Salary Range for this role: $65,000—$65,000 CAD Vaco, LLC (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and is committed to providing a transparent notice of our Notice at Collection and Privacy Policy for California Residents. This Notice and Privacy Policy for California Residents applies solely to those who reside in the State of California (“consumers” or “you”). For additional details, click here (https://www.vaco.com/terms-privacy/) . California residents may also access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees (https://www.vaco.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/VACO-Modified-Regs-HR-Notice-at-Collection-Final-1-converted.pdf) . 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