Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist - SDM

What We Offer

Traditional finance is changing, and Secure Digital Markets is creating the finance organization of the future. Built on the principles of white glove service and superior knowledge, we’re proud to be Canada’s largest digital asset brokerage. Our culture is very “horizontal” and leaves a lot of room for employees to get exposure to contacts and sectors that they wouldn’t see in your average bank role. As one of Canada’s largest and fastest growing digital assets brokerage, Secure Digital Markets has streamlined the acquisition and liquidation of digital assets to ensure that all of our customers' needs are met in a secure and compliant manner. This is an exciting time to join our growing team.

We have an interesting opportunity for an ambitious Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist who can hit the ground running and start bringing value to our team immediately. If you’re looking for the right environment to become an expert in cryptocurrencies and digital assets, you’ll find a fit at Secure Digital Markets. Reporting to the Head of Human Resources and will be responsible for overseeing the overall day to day business operations strategy as this is critical for our growth and overall success.

If you possess strong organization and detail skills as well as excellent business acumen, are self-driven and have an outstanding work ethics, we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities & Expectations:

Based out of our downtown Toronto office with the opportunity to work remotely, the main responsibilities and expectations for the role are:

Key Responsibilities:

• Input into the overall hiring strategy of the organization to ensure our teams consist of a diverse set of qualified individuals.
• Ensure the staffing needs of the company are being met, with a long-term talent strategy in mind.
• Devise and implement sourcing strategies to build pipelines of potential applicants.
• Oversee the end-to-end candidate hiring processes to ensure a positive experience.
• Assist with offer presentations.
• Coordinate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs in different areas and departments.
• Determine selection criteria for candidates by liaising with managers and other members of staff.
• Source applicants through online channels, such as LinkedIn and other professional networks.
• Create job descriptions and interview questions that reflect the requirements for each position.
• Identify and refine down the most suitable talent from available candidates.
• Plan interview and selection procedures, including screening calls, assessments, and in-person interviews – if possible.
• Manage recruiter profile on LinkedIn.
• Lead University partnerships and generate a buzz on compass through information sessions/ career days.
• Manager the Intern/ Coop program from sourcing to onboarding.
• Focus on building an employment brand.
• Assess candidates’ information, including C.Vs., portfolios and references.
• Attend job fairs and recruitment events to build a strong candidate pipeline.
• Keep records of all materials used for recruitment, including interview notes and related paperwork, to share with key stakeholders.
• Maintain up-to-date candidate records in BambooHR and produce regular report.
  
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Previous knowledge with the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry
• Work experience in talent acquisition or similar roles in high growth environments.
• Experience with full-cycle recruiting, using various interview techniques and evaluation methods.
• Knowledge of Applicant Tracking Systems, preferably BambooHR.
• 1-2 years of experience as a Talent Acquisition Specialist, or similar.
• Familiarity with social media and professional networks.
• Experience in using LinkedIn Talent Solutions to proactively source candidates.
• A keen understanding of the requirements for each role in the company.
• Highly skilled in learning on the job and continuously learning.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Mature, professional, driven, empathetic.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge or previous experience with BambooHR HRIS is a plus.
• Experience in blockchain or crypto industry.

What You Will Gain from Joining our Team:

• Joining a great growth centric, exciting team culture
• A chance to make a difference in a growing company
• Exciting projects and an opportunity to shape our future
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Flexibility
• A focus and support on professional development - we value ongoing learning

Compensation

We offer competitive compensation and benefits, and are committed to seeing our employees succeed.

• Stock Options Plan: Company-wide
• Top-notch benefits
• Company-matching RRSP

Why Secure Digital Markets (SDM) ?

The level of growth that is expected in the coming years is staggering, and we need the right person to come on board to help support this growth and be a part of our success story.

The number one quality we value is teamwork, and everyone pulls together to give our best. With a focus on continued growth and industry leadership, exciting long term career possibilities are available for the driven energetic team member that joins our team.

Joining SDM today means joining a team of ambitious and caring individuals. Become a key part of our growth by applying today.

Please note, SDM receives a high volume of applicants thus only those selected to move forward in our interview process will be contacted.

SDM is an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.