Technical Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract)

THE ORGANIZATION

CoolIT Systems is a global leader in advanced liquid cooling solutions, designing and manufacturing highly efficient thermal management systems for data centers, supercomputers, and enterprise computing environments. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, the company has built a strong reputation over more than 25 years for innovation, quality, and technical excellence in a rapidly evolving sector.

CoolIT operates at the forefront of one of the most critical challenges in modern computing—cooling the infrastructure that powers artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, and cloud technologies. Its solutions are used by some of the world’s largest and most sophisticated technology organizations, positioning the company as a key enabler of next-generation digital infrastructure.

The organization is currently experiencing a period of significant and sustained growth. Over the past two years, CoolIT has scaled rapidly—from approximately 100 employees to nearly 700—driven by accelerating global demand for AI and data-intensive computing. This growth has been recognized externally, including rankings among the fastest-growing companies in the Americas and multiple Deloitte Fast awards.

Looking ahead, CoolIT is entering an exciting new chapter through its acquisition by Ecolab, a global leader in water, hygiene, and energy technologies. This partnership positions CoolIT to further expand its global reach, manufacturing scale, and innovation capabilities, while continuing to lead in sustainable cooling solutions for the data economy.

At its core, CoolIT is driven by a mission to deliver innovative, high-performance cooling technologies that enable more efficient and sustainable computing. The company fosters a culture grounded in innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, bringing together passionate, forward-thinking individuals who are committed to solving complex challenges and shaping the future of technology.

For more information, please visit: https://www.coolitsystems.com/

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is a unique opportunity to join CoolIT Systems at a pivotal stage of rapid growth and transformation. As a Technical Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will help build the future of liquid cooling technology in a high-impact role that goes beyond traditional recruiting. You will proactively source top-tier technical and high-volume talent, act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, and deliver a world-class candidate experience. Managing the full recruitment lifecycle, from strategic sourcing through to a seamless onboarding handoff, you will play a key role in continuously improving recruitment processes and strengthening CoolIT’s employer brand.

We are seeking a recruitment professional with a proven track record of success in both technical and high-volume hiring who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about supporting the growth of a rapidly scaling organization. Working closely with hiring managers, HR Business Partners, and the broader People & Culture team, you will support a diverse portfolio of recruitment needs across corporate functions, technical disciplines, and manufacturing operations. This role offers the opportunity to make an immediate impact by helping attract and hire the talent required to support CoolIT’s continued growth and success.

This is a 12-month contract position, offering the opportunity to contribute meaningfully within a collaborative, high-growth, and innovative organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Full-Cycle Recruitment

• Manage end-to-end recruitment activities across a diverse portfolio of manufacturing, technical, operational, and professional roles.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, define candidate profiles, and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Proactively source and engage both active and passive candidates to support ongoing hiring needs and build talent pipelines.
• Maintain a high level of communication and engagement with candidates throughout the hiring process.

Strategic Talent Sourcing

• Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies to build pipelines of qualified active and passive candidates.
• Leverage LinkedIn Recruiter, networking, referrals, industry associations, and other sourcing channels to identify talent.
• Build talent communities and maintain pipelines for recurring and hard-to-fill positions.
• Continuously evaluate and implement new sourcing approaches to improve hiring outcomes.

Hiring Manager Partnership

• Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers by providing market intelligence, compensation insights, and recruitment best practices.
• Develop strong working relationships with stakeholders across manufacturing, operations, engineering, and corporate functions.
• Ensure hiring managers are informed and engaged throughout the recruitment process.

Candidate Experience & Employer Branding

• Deliver a positive, professional, and engaging candidate experience at every stage of the recruitment process.
• Represent the CoolIT employer brand in a consistent and compelling manner.
• Support initiatives that enhance brand recognition and attract diverse talent.
• Promote inclusive hiring practices and diverse candidate pipelines.

Recruitment Operations & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain accurate candidate and recruitment data within the applicant tracking system.
• Monitor recruitment metrics and provide insights regarding hiring activity, pipeline health, and recruitment effectiveness.
• Identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes, workflows, and candidate experiences.
• Support the ongoing evolution of talent acquisition practices within a growing organization.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

• Quickly integrate into the Talent Acquisition team and assume ownership of a diverse recruitment portfolio with minimal ramp-up time.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with hiring managers, HR Business Partners, and key stakeholders across the organization.
• Successfully support CoolIT’s ongoing growth by effectively balancing high-volume manufacturing recruitment with professional and technical hiring needs.
• Deliver a positive candidate and hiring manager experience through responsive communication, proactive sourcing, and efficient recruitment processes.

THE INDIVIDUAL

The ideal candidate is an experienced Talent Acquisition professional who combines strong full-cycle recruitment expertise with a proactive, consultative approach to talent acquisition. They are comfortable managing a diverse portfolio of requisitions and thrive in fast-paced environments where priorities evolve quickly and hiring demands remain high.

This individual enjoys building relationships, partnering with leaders, and taking ownership of recruitment outcomes. They are highly resourceful, comfortable sourcing passive talent, and willing to actively engage candidates through multiple channels rather than relying solely on inbound applicants. They are adaptable, resilient, and energized by supporting a growing organization through periods of change and expansion.

Most importantly, they are someone who can quickly establish credibility with hiring managers, integrate into an evolving Talent Acquisition team, and make an immediate contribution.

Education & Certifications

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business, Commerce, or a related discipline.
• Additional education or professional development in recruitment, talent acquisition, or human resources is considered an asset.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive recruitment and talent acquisition experience.
• Demonstrated success managing full-cycle recruitment across a combination of manufacturing, operations, technical, engineering, corporate, or professional positions.
• Experience supporting high-volume recruitment environments while maintaining quality hiring outcomes.
• Experience partnering directly with hiring managers and acting as a consultative recruitment advisor.
• Experience working within a manufacturing, industrial, engineering, construction, or high-growth environment is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, and recruitment technologies; experience with UKG is considered an asset.
• Experience supporting organizational growth, workforce scaling, or significant hiring initiatives is considered an asset.
• Legally authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship.

Competencies and Knowledge

• Talent Acquisition Expertise: Demonstrates strong knowledge of recruitment best practices, sourcing methodologies, candidate assessment, and talent attraction strategies.
• Stakeholder Partnership: Builds strong relationships with leaders and effectively influences hiring decisions through a consultative approach.
• Sourcing & Talent Mapping: Proactively identifies and engages talent through creative sourcing strategies and market research.
• Communication Skills: Communicates effectively with candidates, hiring managers, and colleagues through clear, professional interactions.
• Organization & Prioritization: Effectively manages multiple requisitions and competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Data & Technology: Utilizes ATS platforms, recruitment tools, and hiring metrics to drive recruitment effectiveness and informed decision-making.
• Continuous Improvement: Identifies opportunities to improve recruitment processes, efficiency, and candidate experience.

 Personal Profile

• Self-Starter: Takes initiative and proactively drives recruitment activity with minimal supervision.
• Relationship Builder: Establishes trust and credibility with candidates, hiring managers, and colleagues.
• Adaptable & Agile: Thrives in evolving environments and responds effectively to changing priorities.
• Resourceful & Curious: Demonstrates a willingness to learn, problem-solve, and continuously improve recruitment outcomes.
• Results-Oriented: Maintains focus on delivering quality hires while balancing speed and business needs.
• Team-Oriented: Contributes positively to a collaborative Talent Acquisition team and supports colleagues when needed.
• Resilient & Persistent: Maintains momentum and positivity while working through challenging searches and high-volume hiring demands.
• Hands-On Approach: Willing to roll up their sleeves, actively source candidates, and engage directly with talent and hiring managers.

COMPENSATION

An excellent compensation package awaits the successful candidate.

LOCATION

Calgary, Alberta

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The role is based at CoolIT Systems’ corporate office in Calgary, Alberta, operating Monday to Friday during regular business hours. Employees have the flexibility to work remotely up to one day per week, balancing in-person collaboration with flexibility. The position supports recruitment activities across both corporate functions and manufacturing operations in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

HOW TO APPLY

For the opportunity to join CoolIT Systems in the role of Technical Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract), please email your resume to DreamBig@profoundtalent.com referencing Position ID # AXVQ-802125.

Should you have an inquiry regarding this position, please contact Craig Edhart at 587-200-0114 ext. 106.

For further information on ProFound Talent Inc. please visit: www.profoundtalent.com

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

ProFound Talent is a woman owned and operated business, recognized and certified by Women Business Enterprise (WBE). We pride ourselves in supporting equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives in our recruitment processes and in our work environment, where every individual feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals to which you may confidentially share your accommodation needs at time of application. We will adjust our processes to ensure you have an inclusive, fair, and respectful experience that allows you to represent yourself in your unique and most authentic way.

* We thank all applicants for your submissions, however only candidates being considered for this role will be contacted. *