Talent Acquisition Specialist

The Talent Acquisition Specialist owns full-cycle recruitment for Draganfly across Canada and the United States. The role brings structure, speed, and consistency to how we attract and hire people across all of our entities. It is the HR team's dedicated hiring expert: a trusted advisor to hiring managers, a strong ambassador for the Draganfly brand, and the owner of a candidate experience that reflects who we are. 

As a growing drone and technology company, we compete for scarce technical talent. This role exists to build pipelines before we need them, shorten time to hire, and make sure every hiring decision is fair, well documented, and compliant. 

This is a remote role in British Columbia, but the successful candidate will need to be willing to travel. 

Key Responsibilities 

Full-cycle recruitment 

Partner with the HR Coordinator on all recruiting activity, sharing ownership of postings, scheduling, candidate communication, tracking and offer administration. 

Lead intake meetings with hiring managers to define the role, success profile, must-have skills and interview plan. 

Convert approved job descriptions into Draganfly-format job postings and publish them across job boards, LinkedIn, the careers page and niche channels. 

Source candidates proactively through LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, professional networks, universities and industry associations, with emphasis on hard-to-fill technical roles. 

Screen applicants and conduct phone screens, working with the HR Coordinator to schedule and coordinate structured interviews with hiring panels. 

Manage the reference check and background screening process with the HR Coordinator, including security or export-control screening where a role requires it 

Prepare offer recommendations within approved salary bands, prepare offer letters with the HR Coordinator for HR review, and extend verbal offers in partnership with hiring managers. 

Hiring manager partnership and advisory 

Coach hiring managers on structured interviewing, unbiased assessment and candidate evaluation. 

Provide market insight on compensation, talent availability and competitor hiring to set realistic expectations. 

Hold regular pipeline reviews with hiring managers and keep them informed of progress at every stage. 

Employer brand and talent pipeline 

Partner with the Employee Engagement & Communications Specialist on employer-brand content, careers-page updates and social media campaigns. 

Build and maintain relationships with universities and colleges (co-op, internship and summer student programs) and with technical schools, with the HR Coordinator supporting program logistics and student hiring. 

Represent Draganfly at career fairs, industry events and community hiring initiatives, working with the HR Coordinator on event planning and candidate follow-up. 

Maintain talent pools for recurring roles so that critical positions can be filled quickly. 

Process, systems and compliance 

Administer the applicant tracking system and keep candidate records accurate, complete and confidential. 

Maintain recruitment templates: job description format, posting templates, interview guides, and scorecards.

Ensure hiring practices comply with Canadian provincial and federal employment standards, U.S. federal and state requirements, human rights legislation, privacy law and, where applicable, export-control and security-clearance rules. 

Reporting and continuous improvement 

Track and report recruitment metrics to the Director, HR on a monthly basis. 

Identify bottlenecks in the hiring process and recommend improvements

Who are you really? 

A trusted advisor who builds credibility with hiring managers and confidently coaches them toward fair, structured hiring decisions 

A natural talent hunter who loves the chase of finding scarce technical talent, from engineers to skilled trades, before the need becomes urgent 

Curious about drones and emerging technology, and able to explain our work and our opportunities in a way that excites both technical and non-technical candidates 

Self-driven and highly organized, able to juggle 15 or more open requisitions independently in a fast-paced, growing environment 

Flexible and willing to travel to career fairs, university events and industry gatherings as a strong ambassador for the Draganfly brand 

Tech-savvy, with hands-on experience in applicant tracking systems, LinkedIn Recruiter and collaboration platforms such as Microsoft Teams and SharePoint 

You bring a positive, solutions-oriented mindset, treat every candidate with respect and discretion, and thrive in a role where attention to detail and compliance matter.

Qualifications 

Education & Experience 

Post-secondary degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field. 

3 to 5 years of full-cycle recruitment experience, ideally in technology, engineering, aerospace, manufacturing or a high-growth environment. 

Proven success sourcing technical talent such as engineers, software developers and skilled trades. 

Experience recruiting across Canada and the United States is a strong asset. 

CHRP, CPHR, or a talent acquisition certification is an asset. 

Skills & Competencies 

Strong sourcing skills, including Boolean search and LinkedIn Recruiter. 

Hands-on experience with applicant tracking systems and HRIS platforms. 

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to advise and challenge hiring managers. 

Sound judgement and discretion when handling confidential candidates and compensation information. 

Highly organized, able to manage 15 or more open requisitions at once without losing pace or quality. 

Working knowledge of employment standards, human rights and privacy legislation in Canada and the U.S. 

Data-minded, comfortable building and presenting recruitment metrics.

Compensation package 

Equity / Stock Options: Participation in the company’s stock option plan, providing long-term ownership and alignment with company growth. 

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits, including a Health Spending Account (HSA). 

Matching RRSP program to support long-term financial planning. 

Generous time off program, including vacation, wellness days, and the full week off between Christmas and New Year’s. 

Professional development support, including assistance toward obtaining your FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate or equivalent training required for operational roles. 

Why Join Us 

At Draganfly Innovations, you’ll join a collaborative team that values innovation, curiosity, and continuous improvement. We’re in an exciting growth phase, scaling our technologies, product lines, and teams as we continue to shape the future of UAV innovation. Joining us now means becoming part of a company with deep roots in the industry - and bold ambitions for what comes next. 

You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, work on diverse and cutting-edge projects, and grow your skills alongside passionate experts. We offer competitive compensation, strong benefits, and a supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Here, you won’t just join a company - you’ll help build what comes next. 

As part of our hiring process, all candidates must successfully complete reference checks and a criminal background check.