Technical Recruiter

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Ottawa, ON Human Resources and Recruiting Experienced Full-time $50,000 - $80,000 / year Competition Number: TAOTT26 Benefits: Health Insurance Dental Insurance Paid Time Off Group RRSP Life Insurance Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program Wellness Programs

PLATO is one of Canada's leading software testing services firms, driven by the mission of building a stronger, more inclusive technology workforce. While we are proudly Indigenous-led and committed to creating opportunities for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities, our team reflects the rich diversity of Canada. We welcome talented individuals from all backgrounds who share our passion for quality and excellence in software testing.

At PLATO, we believe that better software leads to a better world. Our software testing specialists come together with a shared commitment to delivering exceptional results for our clients while building strong, resilient communities. We have established offices in Fredericton, Ottawa/Gatineau, Sault Ste. Marie, Regina, Calgary, Vancouver, and Victoria, including locations near Indigenous communities.

PLATO is seeking a Recruiter to join our growing Talent team in Ottawa. This role is ideal for someone early in their recruiting career who is highly responsive, curious, and comfortable working with evolving requirements. You'll work closely with hiring managers and senior recruiters to support hiring in a fast-moving environment where priorities and role definitions can change quickly, requiring strong follow-through and clear communication.

This position is Ottawa-based and requires working onsite three (3) days per week. Fully remote work is not possible.

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What you'll do

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand and clarify evolving role requirements
• Respond to new or shifting hiring requirements with short turnaround times (5-7 business days)
• Proactively source and engage candidates using LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, networking, and creative outreach
• Build and maintain talent pipelines across roles, skill sets, and locations
• Review resumes and conduct initial phone screens to assess candidate qualifications and motivation
• Coordinate and manage candidates throughout the interview process, ensuring clear, timely, and professional communication at every stage
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date information in the applicant tracking system (ATS), including all screening and interview notes
• Collect required documentation for contracts, onboarding, and security processes
• Track recruiting activity and support reporting on hiring metrics
• Identify opportunities to improve recruiting processes, operational efficiency, and candidate experience
• Represent PLATO at networking events, career fairs, and other talent-related initiatives, to help promote PLATO's culture and opportunities to prospective candidates
• Support Ottawa office administrative needs, including onboarding, exits, and office supplies

What you'll need

Qualifications

Required

• Diploma or degree in Business, Human Resources, or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years of experience in a recruiting role sourcing and screening candidates
• Experience coordinating interviews and working directly with hiring managers
• Ability to adapt quickly to evolving requirements and shifting priorities
• Strong responsiveness, organization, and follow-through
• Confidence to ask questions, seek clarity, and adjust approach as needed
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability and willingness to work onsite in Ottawa three days per week

Nice to Have

• Experience recruiting in technology, consulting, or professional services environments
• Exposure to full-cycle recruitment in a fast-paced or growing organization
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and recruiting metrics
• Eligibility and willingness to obtain Government of Canada security clearance

We're looking for

Core Skills

Attention to detail Communication Organizational Skills Recruiting Technical Recruiting Time Management

A little bit about us

PLATO

Who We Are
PLATO is a software testing and technology services company trusted by clients around the world.

In addition to providing our clients the highest quality software testing services, PLATO is creating careers in technology for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people from coast to coast to coast through our innovative train-and-employ model. Since 1997, we have been helping organizations all over the world reach their quality objectives by delivering scalable, proven, quality-centric managed services. Companies such as Apple, Suncor, TD Bank, Medavie, BCLC, LinkedIn, Boeing, and many others have gained considerable advantage from our Quality Assurance (QA), Testing, and eLearning expertise and experience.

We deliver specialized QA services to our clients with the goal of helping them increase profitability, boost customer satisfaction, manage development cycles and implement quality-centric solutions. We develop innovative approaches and solutions, designed to generate increased efficiencies, competitive advantage, and market share for our clients.