Technical Recruiter

Join Our Dynamic Team at SKYTRAC

About Us

SKYTRAC is a leader in transforming aviation communication through cutting-edge satellite and cellular technologies. Trusted by operators, OEMs, and organizations worldwide, SKYTRAC serves over 800 customers across all aerospace sectors. Our Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite solutions are redefining connectivity and reshaping the future of aviation.

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The Opportunity

The Technical Recruiter plays a key role in attracting and hiring top engineering and technical talent to support the company's growth and innovation. Partnering closely with hiring managers, this role identifies top technical talent, builds strong candidate pipelines, and ensures a smooth, professional, and engaging experience at every step of the hiring process. The ideal candidate combines a solid understanding of engineering disciplines with strong relationship building skills, supporting the company's commitment to technical excellence, collaboration, and organizational success.

This is a 6-month contract position paid on an hourly basis. While we ideally seek someone who can work in a hybrid capacity from our Ottawa, ON or Kelowna, BC offices, we are open to qualified candidates located anywhere in Canada.

As a Technical Recruiter, responsibilities include:

• Lead the hiring process for engineering and technical roles (e.g., Electrical, Software, Systems, Hardware, Mechanical, and Project Engineering).
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define role requirements, create compelling job descriptions, and establish effective recruitment strategies.
• Creatively leverages unconventional sourcing channels to attract high-caliber talent.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified technical candidates for current and future openings.
• Manage interview scheduling, candidate communications, and offer negotiations with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Champion the candidate experience throughout the process.
• Develop an understanding of SKYTRAC's products, technologies, and culture to effectively represent the company to candidates.
• Track and report on recruitment metrics, providing insights to improve hiring processes and outcomes.

What You Bring

Candidate Must Have's:

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of full-cycle technical recruitment experience, ideally within aerospace, aviation, or high-tech engineering environments.
• Proven success sourcing and hiring for complex technical roles requiring specialized skills.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• High level of professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to confidently manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

This will make you stand out:

• Strong understanding of engineering functions, terminology, and a technical product development lifecycle.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).

Why join SKYTRAC:

At SKYTRAC, we are a dynamic team of passionate experts. We are driven and dedicated; we take ownership of our work, and we are committed to delivering results. We value individuals who are proactive, take initiative, and demonstrate a high level of professionalism and integrity in everything they do. We thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment, embracing challenges with agility. Our commitment to growth and development has made us the trusted subject matter experts we are today.

We offer:

• A positive and collaborative work culture
• Engaging team-building activities
• Flexible work hours
• Competitive compensation

The hourly salary range for this role is $32.00 to $35.00 per hour CAD. Compensation is based on the skills, knowledge, experience, and qualifications brought to the role.