Talent Acquisition Manager

About Anvil

Anvil is a Mission First organization and Canadian AI defence technology company on a mission to enable total knowledge dominance. We work with defence, public safety, law enforcement, and national security organizations to accelerate mission-critical decision‑making through analytical tools, automations, and game‑changing machine learning capabilities. ANVIL helps organizations discover, manage, enrich, fuse, and exploit the information available to them in support of Information Dominance and Decision Advantage.

Position Details

• Job Type: Full Time Hybrid — Ottawa, Ontario (55 Murray Street Office)
• Total Compensation: CAD $90,000 – $120,000 base salary — Placement within range based on experience and qualifications
• Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy. Anvil is actively recruiting to fill this position.

Role Description

As a Talent Acquisition Manager at Anvil, you will own the full‑cycle recruitment function that powers our ability to build a team of remarkable individuals. Reporting to the Head of People Operations, you will lead sourcing, hiring, and candidate experience across our engineering, product, and operations teams — bringing in the talent that drives Canada's AI defence future. Alongside your recruiting mandate, you will provide critical support across HR operations, employee lifecycle management, and administrative functions, ensuring our people operations run smoothly as Anvil scales.

This is a role built for someone earlier in their TA career who is ready to grow. You will work closely with and be supported by the Head of People Operations, with clear mentorship, structured guidance on new challenges, and a genuine investment in your development. If you have solid recruiting fundamentals and are motivated to expand your skills in a high‑stakes, mission‑driven environment, this is an exceptional platform to do it.

We're looking for someone who shares our belief that leadership is a state of mind, not a job title. You'll thrive here if you embrace “Type 2 fun” — challenges that are difficult in the moment but rewarding in retrospect — and if you're motivated by purpose over profit.

Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition (Primary Focus)

• Full‑Cycle Recruiting: Support and own the end‑to‑end recruitment process, including job posting creation, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer management, and onboarding handoff.
• Talent Sourcing: Identify and engage candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, and outreach strategies, with guidance on developing passive sourcing capabilities over time.
• Hiring Manager Partnership: Collaborate with hiring managers to understand role requirements, coordinate interview plans, and support calibration on candidate profiles.
• Candidate Experience: Champion a positive candidate experience that reflects Anvil's values — ensuring timely communication, transparency, and respect throughout the process.
• Employer Branding: Contribute to Anvil's employer brand by supporting job description development, careers page content, and representing Anvil at recruiting events.

People Operations Support & Administration

• Onboarding Coordination: Support and help execute comprehensive onboarding programs that set new team members up for success from day one.
• HRIS & Documentation: Maintain employee records, HRIS data integrity, and HR documentation with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Benefits Administration: Support benefits enrollment, employee inquiries, and liaise with benefits providers as needed.
• Employee Lifecycle Support: Assist with employee changes, leave management, and off‑boarding processes.
• Compliance & Process Improvement: Ensure HR activities comply with employment legislation and company policies; contribute ideas to improve processes, tools, and workflows.
• Operational Support: Provide administrative support to the Head of People Operations across special projects and initiatives.

Prerequisites

• 2+ years of recruiting or HR experience with exposure to full‑cycle recruiting
• Some experience supporting technical role hiring (software engineers, data scientists, or similar) — depth of experience will inform placement within the salary range
• Familiarity with HRIS and applicant tracking systems; experience with BambooHR is an asset
• Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter or similar sourcing platforms
• Genuine interest in developing sourcing skills and building a career in talent acquisition

Core Skills

• Sourcing Fundamentals: Working knowledge of candidate identification through job boards and LinkedIn, with eagerness to develop more advanced sourcing techniques.
• Technical Fluency: Comfortable learning to understand and discuss technical roles credibly.
• Relationship Building: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust quickly with candidates, hiring managers, and employees alike.
• Communication: Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills; able to represent Anvil's mission authentically in candidate outreach.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously — balancing active requisitions with HR operations — while maintaining attention to detail.
• Curiosity & Coachability: Openness to feedback, willingness to learn, and a proactive approach to developing new skills in a fast‑moving environment.
• Discretion: Ability to handle sensitive employee and candidate information appropriately, particularly given our work with defence and national security clients.

Nice to Have

• Experience working in technology, government, or defence contractor environments
• Understanding of security clearance processes and requirements
• Bilingual proficiency in English and French
• CHRP designation or working towards certification
• Experience with employer branding initiatives or recruitment marketing

Why Join Us?

Our Mission

This is more than just a job; you'll be part of a team of dedicated professionals who share a common goal: to increase the safety and security of Western democracies through the effective use of data. Our workplace is not just a job; it's a community of like‑minded people working together to make a positive impact on the world we live in.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Flexible health benefits package through Equitable
• Industry‑leading employer retirement contributions match

Work Environment

• Hybrid work model combining remote flexibility with meaningful in‑person collaboration
• Modern office in the historic Carriageway building in beautiful downtown Ottawa
• Access to downtown amenities, transit, and Ottawa's vibrant cultural scene

What You'll Experience

• Structured mentorship and guidance from an experienced People Operations leader
• Real ownership of the TA function with support — not a support role waiting for direction
• Ground‑floor opportunity to shape people operations as Anvil scales
• Work alongside dedicated professionals who value excellence and collaboration
• Contribute to building the team behind technologies with real‑world security impact

Application Process

• A preliminary call with our team, which will be a chance for you to find out more about Anvil and the role.
• An initial interview to discuss your experience and suitability for the role.
• A practical exercise to assess your approach to common scenarios in the role.

Anvil welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process.

Use of AI in Recruitment: Anvil does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. All applications are reviewed by members of our recruitment team.