Recruiter

Company Description

Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN) is a trusted leader in secure technology solutions for governments and businesses worldwide. We develop and deploy secure document and enterprise-level system solutions across the following domains: border security, civil identity, driver licence/identification and vehicle information, excise control, currency, lotteries and charitable gaming.

Our Corporate Philosophy and 7 Core Principles shape and guide our corporate behaviours and underpin the sense of community you will experience at CBN. At CBN, we seek long-term relationships with our employees (current average tenure is ~10 years) and offer a competitive compensation package that includes health, medical and life insurance benefits and a defined contribution pension plan with company matching.

Job Description

Internal Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist | Job Status: Existing Vacancy

Work Hours: Standard Mon - Fri | Work Model: Hybrid

Minimum Requirements

• Legally eligible to work in Canada
• Able to obtain (in a timely manner) and maintain Government of Canada Secret (Level II) personal security clearance
• Fluency in English (read, write, speak)
• 4-7 years of recruitment experience with 2+ years of full cycle recruitment experience
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems, job posting boards/LinkedIn, MS365
• Able to work on-site at any of our three (3) Ottawa locations as required

Position Summary

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist in our People & Culture group, you will be responsible for hiring across our organization in the IT, manufacturing, business development, and corporate services domains. You will perform full-cycle (preparing, sourcing, screening, selecting, hiring, supporting onboarding) recruitment activities and ensure we hire top talent to support the organization’s needs and goals.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and define role‑specific qualifications.
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract top talent and source candidates using multiple channels.
• Draft job descriptions, manage job postings, perform initial screenings and interview coordination.
• Support hiring managers in evaluating candidates for technical abilities, experience, and cultural fit, and manage offer negotiation and presentation.
• Collaborate with HR and the Pre‑Employment Screening Coordinator to facilitate background checks and ensure a smooth onboarding experience.
• Maintain compliance with labor laws and internal policies while ensuring accurate documentation and ATS recordkeeping.
• Promote employer branding through recruitment events and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates via proactive outreach and networking.
• Various other responsibilities

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration (or related field) or an equivalent number of additional years of relevant experience
• Knowledge and experience with the following:
  • Fundamentals of employment laws, HR standards and practices
  • Recruiting for unionized environments

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Statement

Our organization is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We actively encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and LGBTQ2+ individuals.

We are dedicated to removing barriers and fostering a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and we are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please contact us at so that appropriate arrangements can be made.