Talent Acquisition Lead

Interested in helping us transform thermal and electric energy?

Become a part of the leading Generation-IV nuclear plant development team.

Come join us at Terrestrial Energy, a US developer of advanced, Generation IV nuclear reactors.  We are growing our workforce to develop and deploy our Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR) small modular nuclear plant to provide cost-competitive, clean firm heat and power to industry.

The Company has recently completed a merger creating a publicly listed operating company  (NASDAQ “IMSR”), to secure the capital resources for our next growth phase.  With the current alignment of US Federal and State government, as well as industry interest in Small Modular Reactor (SMR) and advanced reactor technologies such as Terrestrial Energy’s IMSR, there is today a unique and compelling opportunity to participate in the execution of the company’s growth business plan.

The Company is building a team of high-performing business professionals and leaders in engineering, R&D, product management and business development areas at our Charlotte, North Carolina headquarters and future project sites.  We are looking for talented individuals who can help build the organization, processes, and goal-orientated corporate culture to lead the company in our expansion.  We are seeking people who:

• Have US market experience and perspectives bringing good judgement and innovative approaches to problem solving and business plan execution.
• Have demonstrated exceptional performance in past engineering projects.
• Offer exceptional leadership and team building capabilities.
• Have a deep understanding of the requirements for advanced reactor development.
• Can assist in the creation of the discipline and organized company structure, and contributed to a culture of excellence, necessary for the development and deployment of the Company’s IMSR plant.
• Can thrive in a fast growing and opportunity business environment, and are capable of flexibility and adaptability at a time of organizational change.
• Have the specific skillset and experience for the following role:

The Talent Acquisition Lead is a crucial role within the HR team, primarily responsible for leading all company-wide recruitment activities and building our talent pipeline. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Talent Attraction – identify and apply creative sourcing strategies to attract top talent at all levels within our corporate and operational offices and projects; may include creating branding or marketing materials for events.
• Sourcing – Use various external and internal channels (job boards, social media, networking, university partnership) to find the best and brightest engineers and technical nuclear experts in the US and Canada.
• Full-Cycle Recruitment – conduct interviews to assess candidates in all areas of business; make hiring recommendations; provide support and counsel to hiring managers throughout the recruitment process, including job description creation and interview guide management; manage all communication with future and current candidates using Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• University, College & Community Recruitment – partner with American and Canadian universities and colleges as well as community organizations to advertise and recruit new grads and interns for all Terrestrial Energy locations (including projects); attend career fairs, host information sessions, etc…
• Relationship Building – create and maintain working relationships with internal team members to understand current and future recruitment needs and determine optimum sourcing strategies; partner with local HR to assist with resource planning activities.
• Offers of Employment – manage the job offer process, including negotiation and background checks.
• Tracking & Reporting – use HRIS and ATS to maintain information during the recruitment process; ensure all information is current and activity is updated on a regular basis; run monthly and ad-hoc recruitment related reports for HR team and hiring managers.
• External Recruitment Relationships – identify and partner with external agencies or executive search firms as needed; work with VP, HR and legal to draft contract agreements.
• Compliance – ensure candidates have the appropriate regulatory certifications and credentials needed for their roles and work locations; manage background and clearance checks and vendors.

Competencies

• Leader and self-starter with a strong ability to work without direct supervision and efficiently manage tasks and time.
• Effective mentor/model/coach/advocate with people development skills and the ability to motivate and inspire and engaging with the team.
• Team player, collaborative, supportive, enthusiastic, responsive, and respectful, who embraces change and thrives in a dynamic business environment.
• Professional, confident, proactive, resourceful individual with the demeanor, business maturity, intellect and integrity required to quickly establish credibility and influence others.
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with senior management, strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust with team members.
• Champion and advocate of Terrestrial Energy’s core values; integrity, innovation, teamwork and collaboration, adaptability and leadership.

Requirements

• Post secondary education equivalent to a diploma or degree in HR or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of recruitment experience within a fast-paced, high volume corporate or operational environment, with at least 1 year recruiting for engineering or technical roles.
• Strong understanding of “leading market” sourcing and recruitment techniques and methods; effective at identifying and sourcing passive candidates; strong direct sourcing.
• Experience sourcing from multiple online resources (i.e LinkedIn, University/College career sites, etc…).
• Ability to travel and participate in industry and recruitment-related events on a regular basis.
• High proficiency in HRIS (BambooHR a plus), Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be performance-driven and embrace defined metrics to measure success and guide efforts daily.
• Strong organizational skills with high ability to set goals, manage time, priorities, resources, accountabilities and schedules.
• Strong demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.

Assets

• Experience recruiting for energy or nuclear sector across multiple international markets with an understanding of regional differences in qualifications, regulations and industry structures.
• Project engineering recruitment experience a plus.
• Public company experience is valued.

Benefits

• Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision), + an additional Health Spending Account
• A vacation policy designed to support your work-life balance
• EAP Programs available to you and your family
• Wellness Subsidy
• Annual Performance Review
• Volunteer Days – A chance to give back!

Salary Range: $111,000 – $137,000 USD per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications

Please submit a Resume and Cover Letter.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US without the need for sponsorship for employment visa status.

Terrestrial Energy requires that the successful candidate be able to access and use information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws, which mandate all citizenships (including dual citizenships) be from the U.S. Department of Energy’s List of Generally Authorized Countries (10 CFR Part 810 Appendix A and can be found here:

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810) unless a specific authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy is obtained or unless you are a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or protected individual under the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). Additional information can be found here: https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/10-cfr-part-810.

Terrestrial Energy Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or group.  We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. 

If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made. If you require technical support in a format that is accessible to you, please contact [email protected]