Technical Talent Recruiter

Vital is building a revolutionary point-of-care lab testing platform to enable real-time care everywhere patients are. We call it the VitalOne. 

It’s taken over 5 years and a team of over 100 incredibly talented people across chemistry, software, engineering, and microfluidics to deliver on our promise to bring accessible care to patients everywhere.  Our mission mandates us to look for tenacious, bold, and enthusiastic contributors. Those who are ready to roll up their sleeves and take on the responsibility of creating the infrastructure that will usher in new forms of proactive, accessible, and real-time care.  

We are seeking a passionate and creative Technical Talent Recruiter to help source, screen, and bring top talent to our growing organization. The ideal candidate has experience with high-volume recruitment, preferably with startups in the medtech/biotech space.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with hiring managers, serving as a trusted advisor on all aspects of talent acquisition. You will be instrumental in building and refining the recruitment function and processes while staying attuned to the evolving candidate market. Your responsibilities will include drafting job postings, pre screening candidates, and managing the interview process. You will take full ownership of the recruiting process, providing weekly updates to managers on the status of open positions and ensuring an exceptional experience for all candidates. Additionally, you will offer strategic insights to enhance recruitment strategies and drive continuous improvement in our talent acquisition efforts. 

The Role

• Specialize in Talent Sourcing: Actively search for potential candidates through various sourcing channels such as LinkedIn, job boards, and other social media platforms to build a robust talent pipeline

• Develop Recruitment Plans: Create comprehensive recruitment plans that align with the company's growth objectives and workforce planning needs. This includes identifying critical roles, forecasting hiring needs, and setting timelines and budgets for recruitment activities.

• Collaborate with Hiring Teams: Partner with the business to gain a comprehensive understanding of immediate and future hiring needs, aiding in the refinement of job descriptions and scorecards to match potential candidates more effectively

• Initial Candidate Screening: Execute preliminary screenings of candidates’ resumes and profiles to assess alignment with the job role and organizational needs before advancing them through the hiring process

• Coordinate Interviews: Schedule and manage interviews between candidates and hiring teams to ensure a seamless, efficient, and timely process

• Candidate Experience: Provide an exceptional candidate experience by ensuring a professional and responsive communication process, from initial outreach to post-interview feedback

• Talent Pooling for Future Growth: Proactively identify and engage talent for critical roles, establishing a pipeline of qualified candidates in preparation for future organizational growth

• Recommend Process Improvements: Continually assess and suggest enhancements to the sourcing and initial screening strategies to increase efficiency and effectiveness

• Analytics and Reporting: Provide regular updates to the leadership team regarding sourcing metrics, such as the number of candidates in the pipeline, quality of candidate pool, and effectiveness of sourcing channels

The Requirements

• A genuine passion for creating an exceptional candidate experience, with a strong emphasis on timely communication and a sense of urgency to move quickly and efficiently throughout the hiring process

• A proven track record for bringing in top talent and an expansive network of contacts

• Minimum of 6 years' experience in outbound recruiting is mandatory, specifically within the start-up medtech/biotech sector

• Attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously

• A creative mindset that actively seeks out innovative sourcing techniques to enhance the recruitment process

Vital Biosciences Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage applications from candidates from equity-deserving groups, including applicants who identify as women, Indigenous, Black, visible minorities, people with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQI+. We are happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation in order to participate in our hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance.