Talent Partner (14 month contract)

 Location: Canada | Remote
Department: People Operations
Reports To: Grace Barbosa-Chin, Senior Director, People & Culture
Type: 14-month contract | Full-Time

About Solink

At Solink, our mission is to safeguard what matters most. We provide businesses with the tools to know sooner and act faster by transforming video security into real-time operational insights.

Our cloud-based platform integrates seamlessly with your existing cameras and systems, turning them into intelligent sensors that detect and interpret key moments. This empowers teams to make data-driven decisions, enhance security, and improve operational efficiency.

Trusted by over 30,000 locations across 32+ countries - including brands like McDonald’s and JYSK - Solink delivers clarity when it counts. Our solutions help businesses reduce shrink, optimize performance, and respond proactively to potential threats.

We're growing rapidly, earning industry recognition, and scaling with purpose. We’ve been recognized by Deloitte’s Fast 50™ and Fast 500™, Business Intelligence Group, and as one of Ottawa’s Best Places to Work. And we’re just getting started!

The Role

We are seeking a proactive and consultative Talent Partner to join our Talent Acquisition team. In this role, you will manage full-cycle recruitment across a variety of business functions, partnering closely with hiring managers to attract, engage, and hire exceptional talent.

While this role supports hiring across the organization, there is a strong opportunity to develop expertise in technical recruiting. We're looking for someone who is curious about technology, enjoys learning, and is motivated to build their capability in recruiting for engineering and product development roles. You will work alongside experienced partners to deepen your understanding of technical talent and become a trusted advisor to hiring managers across the business.

What You’ll Do

Full-Cycle Recruitment

• Manage end-to-end recruitment across a diverse portfolio of roles, including corporate, commercial, operational, and technical positions.

• Partner with hiring managers to understand business needs, define role requirements, and develop effective recruitment strategies.

• Lead recruitment activities from intake through offer negotiation and onboarding, ensuring an efficient and high-quality hiring process.

• Develop and maintain strong candidate pipelines to meet current and future hiring needs.

Sourcing & Talent Attraction

• Develop proactive sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, professional networks, job boards, Boolean search, and other sourcing channels.

• Identify and engage passive candidates through targeted outreach and relationship building.

• Continuously build and nurture talent communities to support future hiring.

• Represent the organization and promote its employer brand through networking, recruitment events, and social media where appropriate.

Technical Recruiting Development

• Develop expertise in recruiting for technical roles by building an understanding of engineering, product development, and other specialized functions.

• Learn technical skill sets, organizational structures, and talent market trends to effectively assess candidates and advise hiring managers.

• Partner with senior Talent Partners and hiring leaders to strengthen technical recruiting capabilities and sourcing strategies.

• Demonstrate curiosity and a commitment to continuously expanding knowledge of technical talent markets and emerging technologies.

Stakeholder Partnership

• Build trusted relationships with hiring managers and provide consultative guidance throughout the recruitment process.

• Facilitate intake meetings to define hiring requirements, interview plans, and recruitment timelines.

• Provide market intelligence, talent availability insights, and recommendations to support informed hiring decisions.

• Communicate proactively with stakeholders to ensure alignment on priorities, progress, and candidate feedback.

Candidate Experience

• Deliver a positive, inclusive, and engaging experience for all candidates throughout the recruitment lifecycle.

• Ensure timely communication with candidates and hiring teams at every stage of the process.

• Coordinate interviews, gather structured feedback, and maintain momentum to provide an efficient hiring experience.

• Promote fair and consistent hiring practices that support diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Recruitment Operations & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date recruitment data within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

• Monitor recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill, pipeline health, interview conversion, and offer acceptance rates.

• Identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes, candidate experience, and operational efficiency.

• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, company policies, and recruitment best practices.

• Participate in Talent Acquisition projects and initiatives that enhance hiring effectiveness, employer branding, and recruiter capability.

What You Bring

Must-Have:

• You're a collaborative recruiter who enjoys building relationships, solving hiring challenges, and delivering an exceptional candidate experience. You're curious, adaptable, and excited to grow your expertise, particularly in technical recruiting.

• 3–5 years of full-cycle recruitment experience

• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.

• Excellent sourcing, interviewing, and candidate assessment capabilities.

• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• A proactive, data-informed, and solutions-oriented approach to recruiting.

• Strong communication and organizational skills.

• Curiosity and a genuine interest in learning technical roles, talent markets, and recruiting best practices.

• A commitment to creating an inclusive, positive candidate and hiring manager experience.

• A collaborative mindset and a passion for continuous learning and improvement.

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience recruiting for technical roles, or a strong interest in developing technical recruiting expertise.

• Familiarity with modern sourcing techniques, including Boolean search and passive candidate outreach.

• Experience using Ashby as an Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

• Proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter for sourcing and talent pipeline development.

• Experience using TeamOhana or other headcount planning and workforce management tools.

• Experience working in a high-growth, technology, or SaaS environment.

• Knowledge of recruitment metrics and using data to inform hiring decisions.

• Exposure to employer branding, talent pipeline development, or recruitment marketing initiatives.

Security Requirements

• Candidates must undergo a criminal records check upon hire;

• Be a Canadian Citizen (dual citizens included), or eligible to work in Canada;

• Be willing to comply with Solink’s own security policies and standards.

Our Values

We do things the Solink way:

• Act with URGENCY – Our customers move fast, so we do too.

• Deliver with QUALITY – We sweat the details and hold a high bar.

• Win with TEAM – No egos. Just outcomes, built together.

• Lead with TRUST – We earn it through clarity, consistency, and care.
  

These aren’t just words—they shape how we hire, lead, and grow.

Why Solink?

We’re not just building tech - we’re building a place where great people do great work.

• Clarity and trust: Where the role allows, we support flexibility in how and where work gets done - and we’re upfront about what’s required.

• Comprehensive benefits: Fully paid health & dental (no waiting period) + $500 health spending account.

• Wellness support: Monthly reimbursement for fitness, wellness, or mental health programs.

• Growth through merit: Advancement is based on contribution, initiative, and the ability to raise the bar - together.

• Candid culture: Clear expectations, honest feedback, and no politics.

• Social connection: From So-learns to Solink-o and So-lunches, we stay connected in ways that actually feel fun.

What to Expect from the Hiring Process

We respect your time and value transparency. Here’s a general idea of what to expect:

1. Intro call with our Talent Team

2. Interview with the Hiring Manager

3. Final interviews with cross-functional team members

4. Reference Checks

5. Offer & onboarding 🎉

Please note: this is subject to change at any point in the recruitment process based on the needs of the business.

How to Apply

Submit your resume and a short cover letter via our [Careers Page]. Let us know what excites you about this role, and how you’d help move Solink forward.

NOTICE: Solink uses artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, and/or select candidates for this position.

Solink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you require accommodation during the selection process, please let us know.