Talent Acquisition Lead

VIA is making an impact, and so can you.

At VIA, our mission is to make communities cleaner, safer, and more equitable. We believe that by working across organizational boundaries, we can achieve greater collective good than we can individually. VIA overcomes digital barriers to collective action by providing the world’s most secure and simple data and identity protection solutions.

We are trusted by the U.S. Department of Defense and Fortune 100 companies around the globe to solve their toughest data and identity protection challenges. Using our Web3, quantum-resistant, passwordless technologies (19 issued patents), VIA protects data against theft, manipulation, and misuse.

Don't just fill roles, build a legacy. 

As VIA's Talent Acquisition Lead, you'll step into a high-impact position at a company on the verge of massive expansion. We are profitable and have grown revenue 10x in the past 2 years. Recognizing our success and potential, we've just secured $28 million in funding from industry powerhouses including Bosch Ventures, BMW i Ventures, and MassMutual Ventures.

This is your chance to be part of something exclusive, something groundbreaking. 

Your stakeholder management skills, comfort in navigating ambiguity, and love for connecting outstanding talent to exciting opportunities, will make you the perfect fit for this role. Your primary focus will be to lead an exceptional end-to-end recruitment process. Working closely with our People and Operations (POps) team, you will have endless opportunities to contribute to VIA’s growth strategy through recruitment and beyond!

Our commitment to our mission and values is key in hiring the right VIAneers to join our team. As an ambassador of VIA’s culture, you will be the first introduction candidates have to our passionate team, so exhibiting our values is a must!

Read more about our mission, team, and values here.

In this role, your day-to-day will include: 

Talent Acquisition:

• Strategically manage the full cycle recruitment of our candidate pipeline for both our Montreal, QC and Somerville, MA locations, which includes (but may not be limited to):
• Leading the end-to-end recruitment process for both technical and non-technical positions
• Championing an exceptional candidate experience

• Designing and implementing innovative sourcing strategies to build robust talent pipelines, by utilizing platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter and targeted outreach
• Partnering with hiring teams to identify needs, provide support throughout the recruitment process, coordinate interviews, and propose opportunities for process improvement
• Identify and take ownership of creative recruitment strategies and opportunities that fit with VIA’s culture and hiring needs
• Support equitable recruitment practices at VIA through the promotion of DE&I talent initiatives
  

Employer Branding:

• Developing and executing a compelling employer branding strategy that elevates VIA's visibility in key talent markets, directly supporting our recruitment goals
• Proactively identify and lead opportunities for VIA to engage with the tech community, such as organizing tech talks at universities and representing VIA at industry conferences
• Partnering with marketing and product teams to create engaging content that showcases VIA's culture and innovation

What you will bring to this role: 

• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in full-cycle technical recruitment within a fast-paced, scale-up environment
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing effective recruitment and onboarding strategies
• Strong knowledge of the Montreal tech talent market, including sourcing strategies, compensation trends, and competitive landscape
• Proficiency with ATS platforms (e.g., Workable, BambooHR) and experience optimizing recruitment workflows
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with a proven ability to build strong relationships with hiring leads and candidates
• Proven ability to influence and build consensus among diverse stakeholders
• Fluency in English; French is a strong asset
• A sense of humor and passion for growing high-performance teams!

To have a high impact at VIA, you will:

• Be a critical thinker with a passion for solving complex problems alongside teammates
• Have a desire to learn and lead in a high-energy environment
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Be comfortable with ambiguity, and able to apply a learning mindset to develop top processes and programs.
• Be part of a team that will transform the data and identity protection landscape using groundbreaking technology and innovative Web3 solutions.
• Enjoy sharing your passions with fellow VIAneers, (and, having a good GIF game doesn’t hurt either!)

What can VIA do for you?

VIA offers competitive rewards and benefits, flexible work options, and individualized mentoring and growth opportunities. Here are just a few of our VIAneers’ favorite perks:

• A fully funded, top-tier health benefits plan, fully covered from day one, including vision and dental coverage for your whole family.
• 20 vacation days annually, Summer Fridays, and an extended holiday period in December.
• Paid parental leave, supporting new parents and families
• A dedicated wellness advisor to help you navigate the programs and opportunities available at VIA.
• Ability to enjoy the best of both worlds with flexibility to work from home as needed, as well as access to two well-located offices (and more to come!) designed for collaboration and stocked with everything you could need
• Opportunities to work from eligible locations for up to 2 months per year
• Individualized growth opportunities, including internal and external mentorship panels, custom goals and feedback sessions, and/or access to learning and development programs.
• Transit benefits to support commuting costs.
• In-person events to foster team bonding and collaboration across different teams.

Read more about our benefits and perks here.

VIA is committed to the importance of belonging.

VIA is an equal opportunity employer. When you apply for a role at VIA, your application will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. If you would like to request a specific accommodation, please notify us with your submission.

You can learn more about our mission, values, and team on our careers page.