IT Recruiter​/Sourcer

IT Recruiter / Sourcer – CMHC

Job Requisition : 11729

Position Status: Permanent Full Time
Position Type: Hybrid
Office

Location:

Ottawa (ON);
Montreal (QC)
Travel Requirement: Limited
Language Designation: Bilingual
Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): CBC
Security Requirement: Reliability Status
Salary: $71,761.28 – $89,701.60 (based on qualifications and experience)

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well‑functioning housing system. At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration
, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. Our leadership style is guided by trust
, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

• Annual paid vacation.
• Annual individual performance incentive.
• Group insurance coverage to support your well‑being from day one.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.

Join the Talent Acquisition Team in the IT Recruiter/Sourcer position, where you will be responsible for identifying, engaging, and attracting top IT talent through a combination of sourcing strategies, market research, and recruitment best practices. You will partner with recruiters and hiring managers to understand hiring needs, build strong talent pipelines, and ensure a high‑quality candidate experience. This is a temporary position of a duration of 13 months.

• Partner with Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners to understand business needs and role requirements.
• Determine, develop and execute sourcing and attraction strategies across multiple channels (Linked In, job boards, Boolean search, talent communities, referrals, etc.) to fill positions in accordance with the established talent acquisition metrics and service level agreements.
• Build and maintain proactive pipelines for recurring or hard‑to‑fill roles.
• Pre‑screen candidates to assess skills, experience, and alignment with role requirements.
• Conduct market research to identify talent pools, competitor insights, and emerging trends.
• Engage passive candidates through personalized outreach and relationship‑building.
• Create a positive and professional experience for all applicants.
• Track sourcing activity and pipeline metrics; provide insights and recommendations.
• Identify opportunities to improve sourcing tools, processes, and strategies.
• Stay current with best practices in sourcing, recruitment marketing, and AI‑enabled tools.

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or a related field such as Psychology, Business Administration or Industrial Relations.
• A minimum of five (5) years of recruitment experience managing high‑volume requisitions in a financial institution.
• A combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Strong experience recruiting IT roles.
• Strong experience using social media, recruitment platforms or software (ATS database, websites, Boolean searches and advanced sourcing techniques).
• Knowledge of Canadian applicable laws, policies and best practices related to talent acquisition.
• Experience using an ATS (Success Factors is preferred).
• Bilingual with strong interpersonal and communication skills in both official languages (French and English).

Posting closing date: Note, the competition may remain active until filled.

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non‑Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada. CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. Learn more about our hiring process. If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

Mid‑Senior level

Temporary

Human Resources – Government Administration