Bilingual Recruiter
About the role
We are seeking a high-impact, mid-level Bilingual Engineering Recruiter (French/English) . In this role, you will partner closely with technical leaders and hiring managers to attract, engage, and hire top engineering talent across critical programs, including aeronautics, defence systems, avionics, embedded systems, and advanced manufacturing.
This opportunity is ideal for a recruiting professional who thrives at the intersection of talent strategy, technical recruiting, and market intelligence, while driving hiring outcomes for mission-critical engineering initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Talent Strategy & Recruitment
- Develop and execute targeted recruitment strategies for aerospace and defense engineering roles, including:
- Systems Engineering
- Avionics Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Embedded Software Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Build proactive talent pipelines aligned with current and future business needs.
Bilingual Candidate Engagement
- Source, screen, interview, and engage candidates in both French and English.
- Deliver a high-quality, consultative candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
Stakeholder Partnership
- Collaborate with hiring managers, program leaders, and delivery teams to understand technical skill requirements, hiring priorities, and project timelines.
- Provide guidance on hiring strategies, market trends, and candidate availability.
Full-Cycle Recruiting
- Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle including:
- Intake meetings
- Candidate sourcing
- Screening and interview coordination
- Offer negotiation
- Onboarding support
Process Excellence & Compliance
- Ensure adherence to hiring standards, documentation requirements, and DEI best practices.
- Continuously improve recruiting processes, efficiency, and overall hiring outcomes.
Required Qualifications
- 4-6 years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience with a strong focus on engineering roles.
- Proven experience recruiting within aerospace and defence , or other highly regulated engineering environments.
- Fluency in both French and English (written and spoken) is required.
- Strong understanding of engineering disciplines such as:
- Systems Engineering
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
Nice-to-Have Qualifications
- Experience supporting US and cross-border hiring initiatives (US/Canada).
- Familiarity with security clearance hiring or compliance-heavy recruitment environments.
- Exposure to engineering services, consulting organizations, or project-based delivery models.
- Seniority Level Associate
- Industry IT Services and IT Consulting
Employment Type
Contract
Job Functions
- Consulting
Skills
- Negotiation
- Embedded Software
- Communication
- Technical Recruiting
- English
- Screening
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Aeronautics
- Engineering
- Full Life
This engagement is managed end-to-end by Querentia. Our recruiters give you honest feedback at every stage, prepare you for the interview, and support a smooth onboarding once you land the offer.