Technical Recruiter and HR Generalist

We are a data-driven company with a collegial atmosphere looking for team members who can do great work for application in the algorithmic trading industry.

You bring a robust generalist background in Recruitment and HR Operations, with expertise in attracting high-caliber technical talent and extensive experience managing the entire employee lifecycle.

In addition, you are a proactive, problem-solving, and operationally minded professional with over 10+ years of experience to effectively manage the office and administrative functions of a small, dynamic company.

You thrive in a mission-critical environment working with high-performance staff, and excel at ensuring the team can meet its objective.

What You'll Do

• Leveraging your strong recruitment expertise, evaluate applicant profiles for technical capabilities and role alignment, and screen behavioural characteristics/traits for performance fit.

• Manage the recruiting process including on-line assessment tools, scheduling meetings, interviews, and travel arrangements to ensure a high-performing team.

• Manage and execute new employee onboarding, including relaying employee performance feedback both during and beyond the 3 month-probationary period.

• Oversee all end-to-end HR functions including reviews for employees, documentation for reviews/performance, implementing PIP if required, feedback, and conflict resolution.

• Records management for employees and annual reporting, including immigration and work permit requirements when applicable.

• Liaise and coordinate with external advisors/resources, such as immigration and employment lawyers.

• Manage HR and employee-related technology, including subscription tools and website-related administration.

What You Bring

• 10+ years' experience in a role with full cycle HR capabilities (recruiting to hiring to end of employment).

• Strong recruitment expertise, especially with hiring professionals with technical experience and ability to effectively assess a candidate's behavioural characteristics/traits for performance fit.

• Strong recruitment expertise, especially with hiring professionals with technical

• Completion of post-secondary education.

• Experience working both autonomously and collaboratively in in a small, high-performance team environment.

• Knowledgeable of the B.C. Employment Standards Act and experience working with employment lawyers.

• Sophisticated interpersonal skills to tactfully work with external providers, the PhD team, and leadership.

• Ability to handle conflict and deal with challenging situations that arise.

• Work unobtrusively with the technical team, but be able to provide feedback.

• Independent and results-driven problem solver with a continuous-improvement mindset and knows when to escalate.

• Excellent planning and prioritization skills with the ability to remain flexible and adaptable to business demands.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Confidence and experience with G Suite applications and tools.

• An unflappable attitude with the ability to foster a focused and performance-driven work environment.

• Always maintain professionalism and utmost confidentiality.

What We Offer

• Annual bonus eligibility based on performance

• Extended healthcare coverage*

• Dental and vision care*

• $1,000 per year Health Spending Account (for physiotherapy, massage therapy, and other eligible expenses)*

• RRSP matching up to 9% (maximum annual contribution of $13,250)*

• *After 90 day waiting period