Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job summary

Manage end-to-end recruitment for technical roles in Canada, particularly across Data Engineering, Data Science, AI/ML, and Databricks-related positions. Source and screen candidates, coordinate interviews and hiring stakeholders, negotiate contract compensation, maintain recruitment records, and support candidates throughout the process.

Job details

Company: Celebal Technologies Job Title: IT Talent Acquisition Specialist / Technical Recruiter Job Location: Canada Work Mode: 100% Remote Job Type: Contract / Contract-to-Hire Job Overview Celebal Technologies is looking for an experienced IT Talent Acquisition Specialist / Technical Recruiter with a strong background in hiring professionals across Data Engineering, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning (ML). The ideal candidate should have a good understanding of the Databricks ecosystem, strong technical sourcing skills, and experience recruiting for the Canadian market. The candidate will be responsible for managing end-to-end recruitment, identifying qualified technical talent, screening candidates, and coordinating with hiring managers to fulfill Data & AI staffing requirements. Key Responsibilities Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle for technical positions across the Canadian market. Source and recruit professionals for Data Engineering, Data Science, AI/ML, Data Architecture, and Databricks-related roles. Understand technical job descriptions and identify candidates whose skills align with client requirements. Use LinkedIn Recruiter, job portals, referrals, Boolean search strings, and other sourcing techniques to identify qualified candidates. Recruit candidates with experience in the Databricks ecosystem, including Lakehouse Architecture, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Delta Live Tables (DLT), and Medallion Architecture. Screen candidates to assess technical experience, communication skills, location, work authorization, availability, and compensation expectations. Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates for current and upcoming requirements. Coordinate interviews, collect feedback, manage follow-ups, and support candidates throughout the recruitment process. Negotiate compensation and hourly rates within approved budgets for contract and contract-to-hire opportunities. Maintain accurate recruitment trackers, candidate records, and ATS/CRM updates. Collaborate with hiring managers and internal stakeholders to meet recruitment targets and hiring timelines. Ensure a positive candidate experience and maintain consistent communication throughout the hiring process. Required Skills and Qualifications Proven experience in IT recruitment, technical talent acquisition, or IT staffing. Experience recruiting for the Canadian job market, preferably for contract and contract-to-hire positions. Strong exposure to hiring for Data Engineering, Data Analytics, Data Science, AI/ML, and Data & AI consulting roles. Good understanding of the Databricks ecosystem and related technical skills. Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search techniques, and technical candidate sourcing. Ability to interpret technical job descriptions and identify relevant skills in resumes. Technical Knowledge – Data & AI The candidate should understand the fundamentals of the following technologies: Databricks: Lakehouse Platform, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Delta Live Tables (DLT), Medallion Architecture, and Databricks SQL. Data Engineering: Apache Spark, PySpark, Python, SQL, ETL/ELT, and data pipelines. Cloud Platforms: Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Data Integration: Azure Data Factory, dbt, and related data integration tools. AI/ML & GenAI: Machine Learning, Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and AI engineering. Preferred Qualifications Experience recruiting for Databricks-focused consulting firms, technology service providers, or system integrators. Experience hiring for niche Data & AI roles with multiple technical skill requirements. Familiarity with recruitment ATS/CRM platforms and candidate pipeline management. Strong communication, negotiation, organizational, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work independently in a remote environment and manage multiple open positions.

What you’ll do

Manage end-to-end recruitment for technical roles in Canada, particularly across Data Engineering, Data Science, AI/ML, and Databricks-related positions. Source and screen candidates, coordinate interviews and hiring stakeholders, negotiate contract compensation, maintain recruitment records, and support candidates throughout the process.

Requirements

Requires proven IT recruitment or technical talent acquisition experience, preferably hiring for Canadian contract and contract-to-hire roles in Data & AI. Candidates should understand Databricks and related data technologies, use LinkedIn Recruiter and Boolean sourcing, and demonstrate strong communication, negotiation, organization, and stakeholder management skills.

Listed skills

• Machine learning · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Technical Recruiting
• Canadian Market Recruitment
• Data Engineering
• Data Analytics
• Data Science
• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Databricks
• Technical Sourcing
• LinkedIn Recruiter
• Boolean Search
• Candidate Screening
• Stakeholder Management
• Negotiation
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Candidate Pipeline Management

Job areas

• Human Resources
• Technology
• Data & Analytics
• Software
• Consulting

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