Central 1 cooperatively empowers credit unions and other financial institutions to deliver banking choice to Canadians. Central 1 provides critical services at scale to enable a thriving credit union system. We do this by collaborating with our clients, developing strategies, products and services to support the financial well-being of their more than 5 million diverse customers in communities across Canada. For more information, visit www.central1.com.
Job Summary:
As a Contract Recruiter on the Central 1 team (contract, as-needed), you will partner with leaders Central 1 to identify and attract top talent through managing the end-to-end recruitment process.
This role is ideal for a recruiter who is proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in an evolving and sometimes ambiguous environment, while delivering high-quality hiring outcomes.
What you’ll be doing
Manage full-cycle recruitment across a range of technical and corporate IT roles
Source and screen candidates for a wide variety of technical positions
Build strong candidate pipelines through LinkedIn sourcing, ATS applications, and referrals
Proactively research and recommend new sourcing strategies to attract active and passive candidates
Assess candidate skills, experience, and competencies to make informed hiring recommendations
Initiate and lead recruitment intake/kickoff meetings to:
Understand role requirements
Clarify technical skills and competencies
Align on business objectives
Schedule and coordinate interviews, including:
Initial phone screenings
Panel and video interviews with hiring managers
Partner with hiring managers to guide decision-making and ensure an efficient hiring process
Establish and support offers and terms of employment
Provide a high-quality candidate experience through clear, timely communication
Utilize Workday Recruitment module to manage requisitions and track candidate progress
Partner effectively with recruitment peers, HR teams, and cross-functional stakeholders
Manage hiring needs in collaboration with external recruitment partners or agencies when required
Support additional recruitment-related activities as needed in a dynamic environment
Engagement Model
Contract-based, as-needed support role
Work volume may fluctuate based on business hiring demand
Expected to ramp up quickly and operate with a high degree of independence
Works closely with internal HR and hiring teams
What you’ll have
3–5 years of recruitment experience, including full-cycle recruiting
Experience recruiting for in a high-volume or fast-paced environment, for corporate and technical roles
Strong proficiency in LinkedIn sourcing
Experience using Workday Recruitment module or similar ATS/HRIS systems
Strong communication, influencing, and negotiation skills
Proven ability to build relationships with hiring managers and candidates
Passion for talent acquisition and knowledge of modern sourcing strategies and best practices
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple roles simultaneously
High attention to detail and strong follow-through
Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work effectively in ambiguous environments
Flexible, adaptable, and solutions-oriented mindset
Post-secondary education (degree, diploma, or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Nice to Have
Experience working within a staffing or agency environment
Hourly rate: $30.00-$55.00 hourly
The hourly rate reflects the salary range for a fully proficient employee in this position. Placement within the range will depend on market conditions and a variety of job-related factors, including the candidate’s knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, education, and training.
#LI-Hybrid
Central 1 does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to screen, assess, or select applicants during our recruitment process. This job posting is for an existing, specific vacancy within our organization. All applications will be considered exclusively for the position described in this posting.
Central 1 is an equal opportunity employer and committed to building an inclusive workforce by creating an environment where everyone feels like they belong and has the opportunity to be successful. We welcome all applicants to join our diverse workforce and we will provide an accessible candidate experience including, but not limited to accommodations to interview sites and alternate formats upon request to our Recruitment team.
