[Remote] Relationship Sourcer, Talent Attraction

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Robots & Pencils is a company that believes in the synergy of creativity and technology, and they are seeking a Relationship Sourcer to build and nurture relationships with top technical talent. This role focuses on maintaining talent pipelines, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring quick access to vetted talent for client demands. Responsibilities • Build and maintain warm, long-term pipelines of U.S.-based technical talent including software engineers, AI/ML engineers, forward deployed engineers, and delivery professionals • Proactively source talent via outbound channels, technical communities, events, referrals, and open-source platforms • Screen and vet candidates for technical alignment and potential cultural fit • Create and maintain shortlists for recurring and upcoming project needs • Nurture ongoing relationships with passive candidates and maintain consistent touchpoints • Develop personalized engagement strategies tailored to candidate interests and career paths • Maintain warm talent communities that can be activated quickly for new roles • Track availability, interest, and career movements to stay ahead of hiring needs • Partner with Sales to support early-stage proposals by providing vetted talent options for upcoming work • Work with Marketing to support employer branding, talent newsletters, sourcing campaigns, and events • Collaborate with Recruiters and Talent Partners to align sourcing efforts with priority roles and business goals • Conduct research on U.S. tech talent markets, emerging skills, compensation benchmarks, and competitive landscapes • Identify niche talent pools and areas of opportunity for strategic sourcing • Share insights with Talent and Sales teams to guide sourcing plans and project scoping • Maintain accurate records, candidate notes, and pipeline segmentation in ATS and sourcing tools • Track sourcing performance metrics and recommend improvements to outreach strategies • Ensure all pipelines remain organized, compliant, and actionable Skills • 2–4+ years of sourcing, talent research, or recruiting coordination experience—preferably in technical talent acquisition • Strong experience sourcing U.S.-based engineering, AI/ML, and digital delivery roles • Excellent relationship-building, communication, and candidate engagement skills • Highly organized and able to manage multiple pipelines and priorities simultaneously • Experience with modern sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, Gem, AmazingHiring, GitHub search, etc.) • A proactive, curious, and resourceful approach to discovering and nurturing top talent Company Overview • Robots & Pencils develops digital strategies and products that deliver exponential impact to our clients. It was founded in 2009, and is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, CAN, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job