lightmatter
Senior Talent Sourcer - Contractor
At a Glance
- Location
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Posted
- 2026-03-10T21:41:13-04:00
Key Requirements
Domain Knowledge
- Insurance
- Manufacturing
- Medical
Requirements
8 years recruiting experience with a minimum of 4 years as a sourcer
Proven experience sourcing for semiconductor and hardware roles (hardware systems, packaging, or manufacturing-adjacent functions)
Ability to translate complex technical roles into compelling outreach and conversations
Advanced sourcing research skills, including use of AI-enabled tools and sophisticated Boolean strategies
Deep experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and ATS platforms
Track record of high engagement and conversion rates with passive, senior-level candidates
Responsibilities
Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to deeply understand technical requirements across photonics, silicon, hardware, packaging, firmware, systems, supply chain, and product engineering
Proactively source and engage passive candidates using advanced research techniques across LinkedIn, GitHub, SeekOut, technical communities, publications, and professional networks
Build and maintain long-term pipelines for hard-to-fill, high-bar technical roles in the semiconductor and photonics ecosystem
Craft personalized, technically credible outreach that resonates with senior and niche technical talent
Conduct high-level screening to assess technical alignment, motivation, and availability before handoff to recruiters
Deliver consistent sourcing output and pipeline depth aligned to hiring priorities