Lead Technical Recruiter

About Capital One Canada: For 30 years, we’ve been on a mission to change banking for good. We challenge the traditional bank stereotype, fostering a culture where innovation thrives and bold ideas are celebrated. We’re driven by what’s possible, leveraging the power of data and technology to empower innovative solutions, inspire one another to dream boldly, and take transformative ownership of decisions and outcomes that directly impact millions of Canadians.

About the Role: Capital One Canada is accelerating its investment in next‑generation Applied AI, Machine Learning, and Data Science capabilities. We are seeking an accomplished Manager‑level Technical Recruiter to lead strategic talent acquisition efforts across Toronto and Canada’s rapidly evolving AI ecosystem. As a senior individual contributor, you will play a critical role in identifying, engaging, and securing exceptional technical talent across AI Engineering, Applied Research, Deep Learning, ML Infrastructure, and AI Platforms.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead Full‑Cycle AI/ML Recruitment: Manage end‑to‑end hiring for specialized AI Engineering, Machine Learning, Applied Research, MLOps, and AI Platform roles, from talent sourcing through offer acceptance.
• Build Strategic Talent Pipelines: Identify and engage high‑caliber AI/ML talent across Canada’s key technology hubs, including Toronto, Waterloo, Montréal, and Vancouver, leveraging research communities, academic networks, and advanced sourcing platforms.
• Partner with Technical Leaders: Collaborate with Engineering and Research leaders to understand hiring priorities, develop targeted recruiting strategies, and provide actionable talent market insights.
• Optimize Recruiting Performance: Leverage recruiting metrics and talent intelligence to improve pipeline quality, hiring efficiency, candidate conversion, and offer acceptance rates.
• Deliver Recruiting Excellence: Champion structured hiring practices, streamline recruiting processes, and provide an exceptional candidate and stakeholder experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience managing full‑cycle technical recruitment within high‑growth technology organizations, large enterprises, or executive search environments.
• 2+ years of specialized recruiting or sourcing experience across Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Applied Research, or Advanced Data Science.
• 2+ years of experience recruiting within the Canadian technology ecosystem, with demonstrated knowledge of talent markets across Toronto, Waterloo, Montréal, and Vancouver.
• Demonstrated proficiency in advanced passive talent sourcing techniques.
• Proven ability to navigate complex compensation negotiations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Expertise in designing structured intake processes and competency‑based evaluation frameworks.
• Deep understanding of the AI/ML talent landscape.
• Extensive experience advising Research VPs, Engineering Directors, and senior technical stakeholders on talent strategy.
• Strong relationships with national AI institutes and top Tech universities.

Working at Capital One: You’ll be empowered to take end‑to‑end ownership of your work and your career, backed by a high‑performance, hybrid culture and holistic suite of benefits designed to support your whole self.

Benefits built for your life: full coverage for spouses, domestic partners and dependents, a one‑time Work From Home allowance, up to $3,000 in mental health coverage and up to $5,000 in annual tuition subsidies.

The expected annual salary range for this position is $130,000 to $148,400. This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation.

Capital One Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.