Job Description

ADGA is seeking a Bilingual Recruiter to join our team! In this role, you will play a key part in identifying, engaging, and placing top talent in support of a diverse portfolio of active Canadian Federal Government contracts. Working closely with hiring managers, internal stakeholders, and clients, you will help deliver high-quality recruitment outcomes in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on recruiting experience within Information Technology, Security, and/or Defence, along with a strong understanding of Canadian Federal Government contracting. You are familiar with federal requirements such as security clearances, resource grids, and contracting vehicles, and thrive in the fast-paced nature of government-funded projects.

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for roles supporting ADGA’s contracts including:
  • Leading intake discussion with the hiring manager/team;
  • Create role descriptions and post jobs
  • Sourcing through internal ATS (SmartRecruiter), job boards, networking, referrals, and other channels
  • Screen, interview, and assess candidates for technical, functional, and cultural fit
  • Arrange for hiring manager/team interviews
  • Conduct salary/rate negotiation of with employees and consultants
  • Extend conditional and formal offers to selected candidates
• Understand and recruit against contractual labor categories, mandatory criteria, and bid requirements
• Confirm candidate qualifications against the required labor category (if necessary)
• Work closely with successful candidates to write up matrices/grids for formal submission. Collaborate with proposal team on final versions.
• Develop and maintain talent pipelines for recurring requirements
• Partner with business development and delivery teams during proposal and contract award phases
• Maintain accurate documentation and keep systems up to date to support audits, compliance, and reporting
• Build long-term relationships with candidates in the Ottawa federal market
• Represents ADGA at trade shows and exhibitions

Qualifications

• 2+ years of recruitment experience, with direct exposure to Federal Government contracting
• 2+ years of experience recruiting IT, security, Defence, professional services, or consulting roles
• Strong understanding of Canadian federal procurement and staffing processes
• Experience recruiting for roles requiring Reliability, Secret, or Top-Secret and above clearances.
• Familiarity with common federal contract vehicles and standing offers
• Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Bilingual, English and French.

Additional Information

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Government Secret Clearance
• Must be able to go onsite as needed in the Ottawa area

Work-Life Balance

We strongly support a healthy and productive work-life balance. This starts with a flexible approach to work, and policies designed to support employees through their day-to-day routines and major life events. For example, we offer a Maternity/Parental Top-Up (up to 52 weeks) and a Reservist Leave Top-Up (up to 180 days).

Belong@ADGA

ADGA continuously strives to integrate advanced Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) approaches and practices into our work culture. Our employee-based DEI Committee explores activities and invites discussions that foster an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and heard.

Compensation

Above and beyond our commitment to offer a competitive base salary, ADGA has a company-wide profit-sharing plan for all full-time and part-time employees.

Comprehensive Benefits and Total Rewards

We offer a comprehensive benefit program, providing employees with the choice between base or enhanced plans. Depending on the plan, ADGA pays for Health & Dental, a Health Spending Account, Short-Term Disability, an Employee Assistance Program, and a Telemedicine service. Also offered: discounts on gym memberships, 5,000+ perks through Perkoplis, a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan, and access to a wide range of other employee-centric services and savings programs.