Experienced Talent Acquisition Senior Associate, Technology (Contract)

Meaningful work you’ll be part of 

As an Experienced Talent Acquisition Senior Associate, Technology, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve business issues, deliver high quality client service and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Identify, engage, and attract senior‑level, passive technical talent across AI, Cloud Architecture, and Software Engineering using targeted sourcing and direct outreach strategies, with occasional support on non‑technical roles as business needs require 

• Proactively build and maintain diverse, future‑ready talent pipelines for AI, Architecture, and Software Development roles through creative sourcing, market mapping, and relationship‑driven engagement 

• Develop a strong understanding of Azure‑based environments and associated technologies to effectively assess and engage technical talent aligned to our ecosystem 

• Conduct thoughtful recruiter screens and exploratory conversations to understand candidates’ technical capabilities, career motivations, and growth aspirations using behavioral and skills‑based interviewing techniques 

• Deliver a high‑quality, inclusive candidate experience from first contact through offer, acting as a trusted point of connection and advocate for both the candidate and the business 

• Build and sustain long‑term relationships with technical professionals across industries, creating talent communities that can be activated for current and future hiring needs 

• Partner closely with Talent Acquisition leaders and hiring managers during intake and sourcing strategy discussions to clarify role requirements, success criteria, and hiring priorities 

• Share relevant market insights with stakeholders, including talent availability, emerging skill trends, and competitive hiring dynamics, to support informed decision‑making 

• Collaborate with internal partners to understand business goals, workforce priorities, and regional hiring needs, contributing thoughtful input to hiring strategies 

• Maintain visibility into sourcing activity and pipeline progress, using insights to continuously improve how we approach and support technical hiring 

Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve  

• Demonstrated success identifying and attracting passive, senior‑level talent in in‑house, executive search, or agency environments, with a strong focus on complex and hard‑to‑fill roles 

• Proven experience sourcing technical talent in highly competitive markets, including creatively building diverse pipelines within professional services or similarly complex organizations 

• Strong headhunting and networking background, leveraging direct outreach, referrals, and social platforms as core recruitment tools 

• Hands‑on experience with Workday and the Microsoft ecosystem in data‑driven environments requiring strong process discipline and confidentiality, paired with the technical aptitude and eagerness to adopt emerging capabilities such as automation, analytics, and AI 

• Solid understanding of national and local talent markets, with the ability to stay current on technology and AI‑related skill trends and shifting candidate dynamics 

• Strong competency‑ and skills‑based interviewing capability, able to assess technical depth, motivation, and role fit with confidence 

• Confidence partnering with and influencing hiring managers and candidates through data‑backed recommendations, clear communication, and thoughtful negotiation 

• Agile, customer‑focused professional comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment, balancing multiple priorities while engaging effectively with stakeholders up to senior leadership 

• This is a 9-month full-time contract opportunity 

• PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer

Why you’ll love PwC 

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc 

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.