Recruitment Specialist (Technology)

Photonic is shaping the future of quantum technology, powered by a diverse team of world-class scientists, engineers, and professionals committed to breakthrough innovation. As we continue to scale, our recruitment team is at the forefront of that growth. We are seeking a highly skilled Sourcer/ Recruitment Coordinator who loves the hunt. In this role, you’ll be responsible for building high-quality candidate pipelines through targeted research and proactive outreach as well as supporting across the recruitment team to keep things running smoothly. You’ll partner closely with recruiters to translate role requirements into sourcing strategies, generate strong shortlists, and keep the pipeline moving. Source candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter and other tools based on recruiters’ role briefs and target profiles.

adjacent titles, transferable domains, competitor mapping, labs/research groups, niche communities).

Generate well-calibrated shortlists with clear notes on fit, motivation signals, and any gaps/risks for recruiter review.

Keep pipelines warm: refresh searches regularly, re-run strings, and iterate based on recruiter feedback and funnel conversion.

Research and identify new sourcing channels, including job boards, professional networks, and conferences, to attract high-quality candidates.

Outreach & Pipeline Building

Draft and send sourcing outreach (templates or tailored messages) as directed by recruiters; Maintain organized talent pools / prospect lists so recruiters can quickly activate pipelines for new or urgent roles.

Develop and maintain relationships with universities, research labs, and academic professionals to support talent sourcing efforts.

Recruiting Operations Support

Prepare and post job descriptions on the ATS and job boards; Maintain clean, accurate candidate records and activity notes in the ATS to ensure reporting, compliance and process consistency.

Demonstrated experience as a Talent Sourcer, Sourcing Specialist, Recruiting Coordinator (with sourcing experience), or similar role.

Strong Boolean search capability: proven ability to build, test, and iterate strings to produce relevant candidate pools efficiently.

Hands-on experience sourcing through LinkedIn Recruiter (or comparable sourcing platforms).

Strong written communication and attention to detail (candidate notes, shortlists, messaging, clean ATS data).

Highly organized and able to manage multiple sourcing requests and shifting priorities.

Experience sourcing for technical or niche roles (engineering, hardware, research-heavy roles, deep tech).

Familiarity with building/maintaining talent pools in an ATS and keeping pipelines warm over time.

Regular social events and fun activities keep our global team connected

Competitive compensation package including base salary, stock options, and relocation assistance for global talent

Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, life, long term disability, an employee assistance program, parental leave top-ups, and a flexible spending account

While artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used to assist in reviewing applicant profiles, they do not determine candidate outcomes. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Photonic Inc. is a leading quantum technology company developing commercial-scale quantum computers and quantum networks to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges in materials science, drug discovery, climate change, and security. The company’s approach unlocks performance at scale through unmatched distributed quantum computing capabilities. Photonic’s high-connectivity Entanglement First architecture leverages a unique qubit modality—optically linked silicon spin qubits—to enable powerful computation, efficient error correction, and seamless integration with existing data center and telecom environments. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, with operations in the United States and United Kingdom, Photonic’s team is advancing quantum technologies alongside leading investors, partners, and customers worldwide.