About the role

You are responsible for identifying, attracting, and hiring top talent to support the company’s growth and innovation goals. This role is responsible for the full recruitment lifecycle — from sourcing and screening candidates to facilitating offers and onboarding — with a focus on providing an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience. You will partner closely with hiring managers to understand technical requirements, team dynamics, and hiring needs across various business functions.

Please note that this is a 12 month contract role.

What you'll do

• Own the full cycle recruiting process for roles, supporting a range of business and technical departments across the organization: engaging, evaluating, and hiring top candidates to join our growing company

• Partner with hiring managers throughout the interview process to develop job descriptions, identify candidates, manage the candidate experience, and negotiate offers

• Manage the inbound applicant pipeline, while identifying passive job seekers using a full range of sourcing/attraction tactics and resources

• Provide a positive experience for every candidate from applicant stage to offer while evaluating skill level, driving the interview and offer process, salary recommendations and closing of candidate leading to handoff for a smooth onboarding experience

• Move the needle on recruitment activities ensuring candidates are moving through the interview process, feedback is collected post-interview, and candidates and hiring managers are kept updated on status

About You

• 5+ years of corporate and technical recruiting experience

• Experience managing and prioritizing multiple searches, projects and client relationships in high growth technical/scientific research environments

• You bring outstanding communication skills with a focus on conducting high quality interviews and in-depth candidate research. You deliver clear, accurate, and compelling information about the companies' values and mission.

• Experience building and driving talent sourcing initiatives with demonstrated experience with various sourcing tools and platforms (e.g. LinkedIn Recruiter)

• Ability to build relationships and establish trust, respect, competence, and confidence with both candidates and hiring teams effectively and quickly

• Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS e.g. Rippling), sourcing and recruitment marketing tools

• Ability to set priorities and execute on commitments in an environment of ambiguity and constant change

A D-Waver's DNA

• We look at the future and say “why not”; we see possibilities where others see problems or routines. We show the way ahead and are committed to achieving ambitious goals.

• We practice straight talk and listen generously to each other with empathy. We value different opinions and points of views. We ensure that we connect outside as well as inside to learn from others and inspire each other.

• We hold ourselves accountable for delivering results. We make decisions & take responsibility so that we can act & support each other.

• As leaders we motivate & engage our teams to undertake beyond what they originally thought possible, by developing our teams & creating the conditions for people to grow and empower themselves through enabling & coaching.

Our Compensation Philosophy is Simple but Powerful:

We believe providing D-Wavers with company ownership, competitive pay, and a range of meaningful benefits is the start of creating a culture where people want to give the best they’ve got — not because they’re simply making money, but because they’ve fallen in love with our vision, mission, values, and team. 

Inclusion: 

We celebrate diverse perspectives to drive innovation in our pursuit. Our employees range from distinguished domain experts with decades of experience in their respective fields, to bright and motivated graduates eager to make their mark. Our diverse and innovative team will make you feel appreciated, supported and empower your career growth at D-Wave.

The Fine Print: 

No 3rd party candidates will be accepted

It is D-Wave Systems Inc. policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, local law.