Job Title: IT Technical Recruiter – Government Clients
Location: Edmonton, AB
Pay Rate: As per market standards.
Position Overview
We are seeking a results-driven IT Technical Recruiter with proven experience supporting government clients (federal, state, or local). The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of public sector hiring processes, compliance requirements, and the ability to source, screen, and present top-tier IT professionals for a variety of projects and contract roles.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with hiring managers, program managers, and HR to understand staffing needs and position requirements for government contracts.
Source and attract qualified IT candidates using job boards, networking, referrals, social media, and recruitment databases.
Screen resumes and conduct interviews to assess skills, qualifications, and security clearance levels.
Manage the full recruitment cycle: sourcing, screening, interviewing, coordinating technical assessments, and extending offers.
Maintain candidate pipelines for active and future government projects.
Ensure recruiting activities comply with OFCCP, EEO, and government contracting regulations.
Coordinate with onboarding teams for background checks, security clearance processing, and pre-employment documentation.
Track recruiting metrics, provide regular status updates to stakeholders, and ensure timely placement of candidates.
Qualifications
Required:
3–5+ years of technical recruiting experience, preferably with a staffing agency or government contractor.
Experience recruiting for government clients (federal/state/local) in IT and technical domains.
Knowledge of security clearance levels (Public Trust, Secret, Top Secret) and clearance verification processes.
Strong sourcing skills using LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, ClearanceJobs, and other platforms.
Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and vendor management systems (VMS).
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
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