Sourcer, Talent Acquisition

Summary

Join Wealthsimple, Canada's largest fintech company, and become a crucial member of our talent acquisition team. Partner with recruiters to develop research-driven strategies for finding top candidates, focusing on diverse talent for high-priority roles. Build and maintain talent pools, forecast future needs, and create scalable sourcing processes. Utilize AI and modern tools to identify hidden talent and improve efficiency. Research industry trends and develop a deep understanding of the North American tech talent landscape. Build authentic communities to engage passive talent and reimagine candidate outreach. Focus on sourcing and referrals to build strong networks and relationships. This role requires a proven track record in sourcing and a passion for building a better financial future.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in sourcing, talent research, or technical recruiting; ideally in a fast-paced, high-growth setting
• Proven track record of building pipelines and connecting with candidates in niche or specialized roles
• Familiar with sourcing platforms, AI tooling, and modern recruitment technology
• Hungry, proactive, and resourceful; you embody our Wealthsimple values
• Skilled communicator who knows how to personalize outreach and build authentic relationships
• Naturally curious; you love digging into markets, talent pools, and trends
• Comfortable turning deep research into clear, actionable insights
• Passionate about building a better financial future and making it accessible to everyone

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with recruiters on active searches and build smart, research-driven strategies that find top candidates — always putting candidates, recruiters, and hiring teams first
• Fearlessly hunt down diverse, high-quality talent for high-priority or hard-to-fill roles — no lead too cold, no message too bold
• Build and maintain evergreen talent pools for engineering and design that line up with where we’re headed long-term
• Forecast future talent needs by staying plugged into product direction, team strategy, and market shifts
• Create scalable, repeatable sourcing processes that keep our pipelines growing well beyond today’s openings
• Use AI and modern sourcing tools to work smarter, uncover hidden talent, and surface the right people faster
• Research hiring trends in fintech’s hottest spaces — crypto, trading, lending, and beyond — so we’re always ahead of the curve
• Develop a deep understanding of the North American tech talent landscape — who’s out there, where they are, and how to reach them
• Help build authentic communities where passive talent naturally wants to engage with Wealthsimple — long before they apply
• Reimagine how we connect with candidates — making every first touch thoughtful, human, and memorable
• Focus on sourcing and referrals as our secret weapons — because the best hires come from the right network and real relationships

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Retirement savings matching plan using Wealthsimple for Business
• Generous PTO offerings
• A wide variety of peer and company-led Employee Resource Groups (ie. Rainbow, Women of Wealthsimple, Black @ WS)