Talent Acquisition Specialist - Technical Sourcer (12-month contract)

Our Story & Purpose:

We’re Vancity, a member-owned credit union built on the principles of inclusion and social justice. Since 1946, our relentless commitment to these values has helped us challenge the status quo and break down barriers. We’ve made bold commitments to become net-zero by 2040 across all mortgages and loans, and we’re actively pursuing strategies in Indigenous banking and financial resilience for our members.

As the largest private sector Living Wage Employer in Canada, we’re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the country’s Top Employers. If you’re ready to join our team of 2,700 diverse individuals, access competitive rewards and benefits, and be part of a greater movement – apply today!

Your Role in Supporting Our Members:

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist – Technical Sourcer, you will play a key role in sourcing and engaging top IT talent across disciplines such as software development, infrastructure, and cybersecurity. You’ll partner with senior recruiters to deliver tailored recruitment solutions, build strong candidate pipelines, and ensure a seamless experience for both candidates and hiring managers. We’re looking for a proactive, tech-savvy recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities.

This is a Full-time, 12-month contract role based at our Vancity head office and will report directly to the Lead, Talent Acquisition. While this position provides a hybrid work arrangement, you will be expected to be on-site for events and business demands at least one day a week.

How You’Ll Make An Impact:

• Sourcing, screening, and qualifying candidates for a variety of IT roles, including but not limited to software development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, project management and related technical positions
• Supporting the full recruitment cycle: driving candidate engagement, conducting interview preparation, facilitating negotiations, and overseeing successful hires
• Actively building and maintaining a network of IT professionals through multiple channels, including internal database and LinkedIn
• Developing and executing targeted sourcing strategies to attract both active and passive technical talent
• Partnering with senior recruiters to understand technical requirements and deliver tailored recruitment solutions
• Leveraging social media, job boards, and industry events to maximize candidate reach
• Tracking and analyzing hiring metrics to continuously improve recruitment processes and outcomes
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of market trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in technical talent acquisition

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

• Minimum 3 years proven experience in technical recruitment, with a track record of successfully sourcing and placing candidates in IT roles
• Proficiency using LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing tools.
• Experience managing the end-to-end recruitment process for technical positions
• Strong networking skills and the ability to build lasting relationships with IT professionals.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred

Extra Skills That Set You Apart:

• Experience working with recruitment databases
• Prior recruitment experience in financial services, digital banking, or technology sectors
• Relevant certifications in recruitment or human resources

You’ll Thrive Here If You Are:

• Collaborative – You work effectively with team members and stakeholders to achieve shared goals
• Adaptable – You embrace change and adjust quickly in a dynamic environment
• Tech-Savvy – You leverage technology and tools to optimize recruitment strategies
• Results-Oriented – You focus on delivering measurable outcomes and meeting deadlines

We value lived experience, so if you are interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if you feel your skills don't perfectly align with those listed.

What You’Ll Earn:

This role offers a salary range of $69,700 to $86,100 per annum. The base pay offered may vary depending on factors such as relevant qualifications, skills, previous experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards package, employees may also be eligible for our annual incentive program, subject to program eligibility requirements

Why You’Ll Love Working Here:

A career at Vancity is more than just a job, you’re joining a tradition of change-makers who are creating lasting change for our communities. Beyond base pay, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package to ensure our employees are empowered to thrive:

• Living Wage Employer: We’re the largest private-sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and consistently ranked among Canada’s Top Employers.
• Customizable Benefits: Permanent employees receive flexible benefit packages that can be tailored annually to meet evolving needs.
• Generous Vacation: New employees start with 3-4 weeks of vacation per year, with additional days earned over time.
• Extra Stat Holidays: In addition to BC’s 11 statutory holidays, we offer 2 extra days, plus care days for personal or family illness.
• Immediate Health Coverage: Health and dental benefits begin on your hire date, with three levels of coverage to choose from.
• Defined Benefit Pension: Our retirement plan provides a guaranteed income for life, recognizing that retirement looks different for everyone.

Vancity Talent Programs:

Vancity supports an inclusive hiring process for candidates who self-identify as Indigenous, Black, or Trans. With special permission from the BC Human Rights Commissioner, this initiative provides access to career development opportunities, prioritized job screening, and feedback. Any information you choose to share will be stored securely and used only for recruitment and career development connected to this initiative, in line with the BC Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). For details, please see our dedicated Talent Programs job posting.

At Vancity we’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace to help our people and communities thrive and prosper. Diversity in our workforce is integral so that we can truly represent, understand and respond to our community needs and deliver on our member experience.

We are also committed to an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require any accommodations or support at any stage of the recruitment process (including the application stage), we encourage you to let us know by contacting our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@vancity.com. We’re here to work with you to ensure your needs are met promptly and effectively. All requests will be handled with the utmost respect and confidentiality, so you can participate fully in the process.