Talent Sourcer

    Waterloo / Ontario && Ottawa, Ontario
    Full-Time
    Mid (3-6 yrs)
    Human Resources
    Posted on August 6, 2026

    Role Summary:

    We're looking to build a pipeline for a proactive Talent Sourcer to help build the talent pipelines that power our growth. In this highly collaborative role, you'll partner closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and business leaders to understand hiring needs, map talent markets, and identify exceptional candidates across a variety of functions. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys uncovering talent, analyzing talent markets, and building strong relationships that drive hiring success.

    What You'll Do
  1. Conduct talent mapping, market research, and competitive intelligence to identify top talent
  2. Build and nurture high-quality talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs
  3. Partner with Talent Acquisition Partners to source, assess, and introduce qualified candidates into hiring pipelines
  4. Develop thoughtful outreach strategies that generate high response rates and create an outstanding first impression of our company
  5. Deliver market intelligence, including compensation trends, competitor hiring activity, talent availability, and broader hiring insights
  6. Partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers as a trusted talent research and sourcing expert
  7. Create a positive, responsive, and engaging candidate experience throughout the sourcing and outreach process
  8. Evaluate and leverage emerging sourcing technologies, AI tools, and market intelligence platforms to enhance talent identification, candidate engagement, and pipeline-building efforts
  9. What We're Looking For
  10. Experience sourcing talent across multiple functions using LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing tools
  11. Strong interest in talent market innovation, including the use of AI, automation, and data-driven sourcing approaches to improve talent discovery, engagement, and pipeline development
  12. Proven ability to build proactive talent pipelines and engage passive candidates across various departments
  13. Strong research, talent mapping, and market intelligence capabilities
  14. Excellent written communication skills with the ability to craft personalized outreach
  15. Strong relationship-building skills and a collaborative approach to partnering with recruiters and hiring managers
  16. A data-driven mindset with curiosity about talent markets, hiring trends, and competitive landscapes
  17. A passion for delivering an exceptional candidate experience
  18. You'll thrive in this role if you enjoy acting as an outbound talent engine, uncovering hard-to-find talent, and partnering with recruiters and business leaders to solve hiring challenges before they arise.

    Company:  Magnet Forensics

    Develops digital investigation software that acquires, analyzes, reports on, and manages evidence from digital sources.
    501-1000 employees
    Cybersecurity
    HQ: Canada