Senior Technical Recruitment Specialist – Technology Practice

Location: Vancouver, BC (Hybrid – 3 days/week in our Downtown office)

About STRIVE

STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm focused on Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, and Manufacturing Operations—now expanding into Technology. We partner with clients ranging from high-growth startups to Fortune 500 companies, delivering permanent, contract, and project-based talent solutions.

Following growth and strong momentum in our core divisions, we are building a dedicated Technology practice and seeking a high-performing Senior Technical Recruitment Specialist to be a key founding member of the team.

The Opportunity

This role is ideal for a full-cycle recruiter who is passionate about the technology sector, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to play a pivotal role in building a new practice from the ground up.

Working closely with the Division Director, you’ll help establish STRIVE as a leading recruitment partner across software engineering, cloud, infrastructure, data, cybersecurity, and emerging tech.

Key Responsibilities

• Full-cycle recruitment for Technology roles (development, cloud, DevOps, data, security, PM/BA, etc.)
• Build and nurture a high-quality network of top technical talent
• Execute proactive sourcing strategies using STRIVE’s Search System (S3)
• Understand client environments, tech stacks, and cultural requirements
• Conduct structured interviews that evaluate both technical and soft skills
• Partner with your Division Director and leadership to deliver on search mandates
• Contribute to building processes, research, and market insights for the new Tech division

What You Bring

• 7+ years of agency-based technical recruitment experience
• Proven success in recruiting mid–senior level technical roles
• Excellent sourcing, research, and relationship-building capability
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for growth and practice-building
• Proficient with LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and modern recruiting tools
• Strong communication skills and business acumen

Why STRIVE

• Competitive base + industry-leading commissions + bonuses
• Hybrid schedule (3 days/week in downtown Vancouver + 2 remote)
• Comprehensive medical & dental benefits
• Two annual team trips (Okanagan + Mexico)
• Clear path to leadership or client-facing roles as the practice scales
• Great Place to Work® Certified 2022–2025
• Forbes: One of Canada’s Best Executive & Temporary Recruitment Firms (2025)
• SIA Best Staffing Firms to Work For 2025