Air is a Creative Ops System for creative teams. Our product automates the mindless tasks that creatives and marketers do every day to manage content and unlocks creativity through image recognition, automated versioning, and approval workflows. We launched in March 2021 and have raised +$70m from world-class venture capital groups including Avenir, Tiger Global, Headline Ventures, Lerer Hippeau, WndrCo, and Slack Ventures.

This role requires in-office attendance at least 3 days/week in Toronto.

At Air, recruiting isn't just about filling roles – it's about shaping the future of our team. As our founding Talent Acquisition Lead, you'll be the architect of our hiring engine, owning full cycle recruiting from sourcing to offer while building deep partnerships with our leaders.

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about talent, building teams, and thrives in a highly fast-paced, ambiguous environment.

Core Responsibilities

Own full-cycle recruiting

• Lead and execute creative sourcing efforts to uncover and attract exceptional talent.
• Design structured, objective, and fair interview processes for the hiring managers.
• Drive end-to-end recruiting with velocity and intensity – outreach, screening, coordination, and offers – all while delivering an outstanding candidate experience.
• Keep our ATS data spotless and provide clear, proactive updates on hiring progress

Drive hiring process excellence

• Create a high-touch, personalized recruiting journey that inspires candidates from first conversation to final offer.
• Continuously improve recruiting workflows and leverage automation to scale efficiently
• Champion our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategy with a keen focus on engaging candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

Build deep, trusted partnerships

• Act as a strategic partner to hiring managers, deeply understanding team goals and translating them into hiring strategies.
• Help hiring managers scope out the roles, define what “exceptional talent” looks like, and ensure we hire to that bar.
• Proactively build and nurture a pipeline of exceptional candidates for future hiring need.

Requirements

• 4-8 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally in high-growth SaaS or technology environments.
• Proficiency with ATS and sourcing platforms such as Workable, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other modern recruitment tools.
• Proven track record of sourcing, engaging, and qualifying top talent across functions.
• Clear and persuasive communicator who can pitch roles with credibility and enthusiasm.
• Highly organized with sharp attention to detail, capable of managing multiple fast-moving searches simultaneously.

• Act like a driver: Take initiative and ownership without waiting to be told.
• Work in public: Share ideas openly, get feedback early, and collaborate across teams.
• Play to win: Aim high and bring creativity, adaptability, and focus to your work.
• Say the hard thing: Give and receive feedback with clarity and respect.
• Disagree and commit: Debate honestly, then align quickly to move forward together.

Benefits

Why Air?

• Growth and Impact: Join a rapidly scaling company with a mission to transform the creative ops space. Your work will have a direct, tangible impact on our growth.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We offer competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with dependent coverage. You'll also enjoy a generous work-from-home stipend, professional development reimbursement, and unlimited vacation days.
• Commitment to Diversity: We believe in the power of diverse perspectives and strive to create an inclusive culture that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds and experiences.
• Competitive Compensation: The total compensation range for this role is CAD $125k to $165k + options.

At Air, we're committed to building a world-class team and helping every individual reach their full potential. If you're passionate about solving big problems and growing with an innovative company, we'd love to meet you!