Senior Technical Sourcer

Location CA-Remote
ID 2026-34520
Category
Human Resources
Position Type
Full-Time
Remote
Yes

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About Kinaxis

Are you looking to join an innovative, market-leading company where you can truly elevate your career? At Kinaxis we are serious about culture, we are serious about technology, we are serious about customers, and we are serious about not taking ourselves too seriously. If you are looking to be part of an incredible growth story, then we might just be the place for you!

 

In 1984, we started out as a team of three engineers. Today, we have grown to become a global organization with over 2000 employees around the world, 6 global office and a best-in-class HQ in Ottawa, Canada. As winners of several Top Employer awards globally, we are proud to work with our customers and employees towards solving some of the biggest challenges facing supply chains today.

 

Kinaxis is a global leader in modern supply chain orchestration, powering complex global supply chains, and supporting the people who manage them. Our powerful, AI infused platform provides full transparency and visibility across end-to-end supply chains, enabling our customers to make faster, better decisions. We are trusted by renowned global brands to provide the agility and predictability needed to navigate today’s volatility and disruption. With more than 40,000 users in over 100 countries, we are expanding our team as we continue to innovate and revolutionize how we support our customers.

Location

This is a remote position. You can work from home and be located anywhere in Canada

About the team

The Senior Technical Sourcer is a key member of the Talent Acquisition team, responsible for proactively identifying, engaging, and building relationships with high‑impact technical talent to support Kinaxis’s Product, Engineering, Machine Learning and AI organizations. This role plays a critical part in strengthening our long‑term hiring capability by building deep, future‑ready pipelines aligned to our product roadmap and technical strategy.

This position goes beyond transactional sourcing. It requires a strong understanding of product and engineering organizations, modern software development practices, and evolving technology stacks, enabling the sourcer to translate complex requirements into targeted, effective sourcing strategies. The Senior Technical Sourcer partners closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and TA leadership to provide market insight, talent intelligence, and pipeline depth that help teams scale thoughtfully and competitively.


 

Vacancy Status

This is an existing job vacancy

What you will do

  • Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies for Product, Engineering, Applied Science,Machine Learning and AI, Data, Security and other technical roles aligned to Kinaxis’s product roadmap and technical priorities.
  • Contribute to broader Talent Acquisition initiatives by sharing market insight, testing new sourcing methods, and helping improve how sourcing is done across the team.
  • Build a working understanding of Products org structures, role archetypes, and technology stacks to effectively identify and engage relevant technical talent.
  • Leverage advanced sourcing techniques and platforms (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Stack Overflow, Boolean search) to identify, engage, and nurture passive candidates.
  • Conduct talent market mapping, competitive intelligence, and pipeline analysis to inform hiring strategies and workforce planning discussions.
  • Partner closely with recruiters to deeply understand role requirements, hiring priorities, and success profiles, contributing insight early in the hiring lifecycle.
  • Conduct initial candidate screens and technical alignment conversations, sharing thoughtful, data‑backed recommendations with recruiters.
  • Build and maintain long‑term talent pipelines and candidate communities for current and future technical hiring needs.
  • Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and report on sourcing activity, pipeline health, and effectiveness.
  • Stay current on emerging technologies, technical hiring trends, and sourcing best practices to continuously evolve sourcing approaches.
 

What we are looking for

  • 5+ years of experience in a technical sourcing or talent research role, ideally within a SaaS, product‑led, or high‑growth technology environment.
  • Proven ability to source for Product and Engineering roles, with comfort navigating technical requirements, role nuances, and evolving skill demands.
  • Strong command of modern sourcing tools, techniques, and platforms.
  • Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems and recruitment technology (e.g., iCIMS, Greenhouse).
  • Demonstrated willingness and ability to quickly learn new technology stacks, with the curiosity and discipline to conduct independent research and keep technical knowledge current.
  • Identifies opportunities to accelerate the end‑to‑end hiring lifecycle through the thoughtful application of AI and recruiting technology, while upholding data privacy standards, equitable hiring practices, and process consistency.
  • Critically evaluates AI‑assisted sourcing, screening, and assessment outputs for accuracy, potential bias risk, and alignment to role requirements, applying sound judgment rather than relying on automation alone.
  • A metrics‑driven mindset, with experience using data to inform sourcing strategies and demonstrate impact.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Passion for candidate experience and proactive, relationship‑based talent engagement.
  • A collaborative, team‑first mindset—someone who brings energy, curiosity, and fresh ideas, actively contributes to engagement and knowledge sharing, and helps elevate the overall performance of the TA team.

#Intermediate #Senior

 

Work With Impact: Our platform directly helps companies power the world’s supply chains. We see the results of what we do out in the world every day, when we see store shelves stocked, when medications are available for our loved ones, and so much more.

Work with Fortune 500 Brands: Companies across industries trust us to help them take control of their integrated business planning and digital supply chain. Some of our customers include Lockheed Martin, Unilever, P&G, ExxonMobil, Cisco and more.

Social Responsibility at Kinaxis: Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee weighs in on hiring practices, talent assessment training materials, and mandatory training on unconscious bias and inclusion fundamentals. Sustainability is key to what we do and we’re committed to a long-term net-zero operations strategy. We are involved in our communities and support causes where we can make the most impact.

People matter at Kinaxis and here are some of the perks and benefits we offer, which may vary by location and employee:

  • Flexible vacation and Kinaxis Days (company-wide days off)
  • Flexible work options
  • Physical and mental well-being programs
  • Regularly scheduled virtual fitness classes
  • Mentorship programs, training, and career development
  • Recognition programs and referral rewards
  • Hackathons

For more information, visit the Kinaxis website at www.kinaxis.com or the company’s blog at http://blog.kinaxis.com.

Kinaxis welcomes candidates to apply to our inclusive community. We provide accommodations upon request to ensure fairness and accessibility throughout our recruitment process for all candidates, including those with specific needs or disabilities. If you require an accommodation, please reach out to us at recruitmentprograms@kinaxis.com. This contact information is for accessibility requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Kinaxis is committed to ensuring a fair and transparent recruitment process. We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the initial step of the recruitment process to compare submitted resumes against the job description to identify candidates whose education, experience, and skills most closely match the requirements of the role. After the initial screening, all subsequent decisions regarding your application, including final selection, are made by our human recruitment team. AI does not make any final hiring decisions.

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