Head of Talent Acquisition

About you

The Head of Talent Acquisition will build VitalBio's talent acquisition function from the ground up, shaping the team, systems, and searches that bring the right people into our growing team. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who is just as comfortable architecting scalable TA infrastructure as they are personally running a search for a critical hire.

You care about the craft of recruiting. You're plugged into where talent acquisition is heading, from AI-accelerated sourcing to how great companies build candidate experience, and you're energized by the challenge of building something new rather than maintaining something that already exists.

What you'll do

Lead and grow a small talent acquisition team, setting direction, coaching recruiters, and building the processes that scale with the business.
Design and implement TA infrastructure, including intake processes, interview frameworks, sourcing strategy, ATS workflows, and hiring manager partnership models.
Own full-cycle recruiting for VitalBio's most strategic and senior roles, working directly with executive stakeholders.
Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and clinical leaders to understand hiring needs and build tailored recruiting strategies for each function.
Build the employer brand and candidate experience that reflects VitalBio's mission and culture.
Track and report on recruiting metrics, pipeline health, and hiring plan progress.
Bring a point of view on where talent acquisition is heading and evolve VitalBio's approach accordingly.

What you need

8+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including demonstrated experience building or scaling a talent acquisition function.
Experience leading and coaching a recruiting team.
A willingness to run searches while also building for scale.
Passion for recruitment as a craft, and curiosity about how technology is changing the field.
Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience partnering with senior leaders and hiring managers.
Excellent communication, organization, and follow-through.

Bonus points

Recruiting experience in engineering, technical, or manufacturing environments.
Experience in medical devices, diagnostics, biotech, or another regulated, high-growth industry.
Experience using Teamtailor.

Why Join Us?

At VitalBio, you will

Build the talent function behind a company bringing point-of-care diagnostics to market, with direct executive visibility and the mandate to build TA from the ground up.
Join a team that values trust, agility, and ownership.

The salary range for this position is $140,000–$180,000 CAD annually. Compensation will be determined based on the individual's demonstrated experience, education, training, relevant certifications or licensure, and other applicable business and organizational factors.

About VitalBio

VitalBio is developing the VitalOne, a point-of-care diagnostics platform designed to deliver lab-grade blood test results in minutes, combining robotics, biochemistry, computer vision, and microfluidics.

Headquartered in Oakville, Ontario, VitalBio's mission is to make diagnostic information instantly actionable, closing the gap between testing and care so patients and providers can act sooner.

About Vital Bio

Vital is revolutionizing point-of-care diagnostics with our VitalOne platform, delivering real-time care wherever patients are. Our mission is to democratize health technology, making healthcare more accessible and proactive.

Our global team of experts spans chemistry, software, engineering, and microfluidics. We thrive on change, operate on trust, and value diverse perspectives. Our growth-minded culture empowers front-line decision-making and fosters impactful work.

We seek tenacious, bold individuals ready to transform healthcare. At Vital, your talent will make a difference as we work to ensure everyone has access to care when and where they need it.

Vital Biosciences Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We are therefore happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation in order to participate in our hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance

As part of our recruitment process, we may use automated or AI-supported tools to assist with application review and screening. These tools are used to support, not replace, human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are always made by our hiring team.

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