Talent Acquisition Specialist
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
The high score is due to the strategic nature of the role, opportunities for professional growth, and the company's innovative environment.
- Recruitment role in the innovative AI sector
- Great potential for career growth and skill development
- Requires adaptability and a proactive approach
Pros
- Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge AI research environment
- Strong potential for career advancement within the tech industry
- High degree of autonomy and influence over recruitment processes
Cons
- The entry-level nature may mean mentoring needs for applicants
- Rapid pace of startup environments may be challenging
- Potential lack of established processes could lead to confusion
Who it's for
Entry to Mid-Level • Hybrid in Toronto, ON
Good fit
- Individuals seeking entry-level recruitment experience
- Candidates enthusiastic about working in tech recruitment
- Job seekers looking to impact the hiring process
Not recommended for
- Experienced recruiters looking for senior positions
- Individuals needing structured processes
- Candidates uncomfortable with fast-paced work environments
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Location
Toronto
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
Hybrid
Department
People OperationsTalent Acquisition
Who are we?
Our mission is to scale intelligence to serve humanity. We’re training and deploying frontier models for developers and enterprises who are building AI systems to power magical experiences like content generation, semantic search, RAG, and agents. We believe that our work is instrumental to the widespread adoption of AI.
We obsess over what we build. Each one of us is responsible for contributing to increasing the capabilities of our models and the value they drive for our customers. We like to work hard and move fast to do what’s best for our customers.
Cohere is a team of researchers, engineers, designers, and more, who are passionate about their craft. Each person is one of the best in the world at what they do. We believe that a diverse range of perspectives is a requirement for building great products.
Join us on our mission and shape the future!
In this hybrid entry level recruitment role, you will:
Manage high volume full cycle recruitment efforts for Cohere's part-time Annotation workforce & Internship programs
Assist the Talent team by managing Recruitment Coordinator activities (i.e. scheduling & admin & event coordination)
Develop and maintain talent pipelines for current & future hiring needs
Build relationships with hiring managers and candidates
Proactively identify and implement recruitment process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
Update our applicant tracking and other systems (i.e. Ashby) with accurate information
This career growth opportunity is a good match for you if you have:
1-2 years of experience managing high volume/temporary workforce full cycle recruitment efforts preferably within a fast growing tech startup/scaleup
Experience managing internship recruitment programs
Experience using Ashby, Testlify, HackerRank, or similar tools
Superior written and verbal communication skills
Courage, resilience and an ability to work effectively in a rapidly changing environment
A track record of taking ownership
If some of the above doesn’t line up perfectly with your experience, we still encourage you to apply!
We value and celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive work environment for all. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities. Should you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please submit an Accommodations Request Form, and we will work together to meet your needs.
Full-Time Employees at Cohere enjoy these Perks:
🤝 An open and inclusive culture and work environment
🧑💻 Work closely with a team on the cutting edge of AI research
🍽 Weekly lunch stipend, in-office lunches & snacks
🦷 Full health and dental benefits, including a separate budget to take care of your mental health
🐣 100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months
🎨 Personal enrichment benefits towards arts and culture, fitness and well-being, quality time, and workspace improvement
🏙 Remote-flexible, offices in Toronto, New York, San Francisco, London and Paris, as well as a co-working stipend
✈️ 6 weeks of vacation (30 working days!)
