Be Part of the IMAX Experience.

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For more than 50 years, IMAX has been a global leader in entertainment technology, redefining how stories are experienced on the world’s biggest screens. Our mission is to power awe-inspiring experiences for audiences around the world.

Our people make everything we do possible. We’re curious, creative, and driven by the belief that great work happens when people are trusted, heard, and supported. At IMAX, you’ll collaborate with purpose in an environment that values innovation, diverse perspectives, and learning at every stage.

We invest in people and empower them to thrive. Our culture is grounded in trust and shaped by a shared belief that our best work happens together. By championing curiosity and encouraging courageous thinking, we push the limits of imagination and create experiences that redefine what’s possible. Careers here are shaped with intention, achievements are shared, and people always come first.

With our global team spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, IMAX brings together proprietary software, world-class architecture, and cutting-edge technology with deep industry expertise. Together, we partner with leading filmmakers and studios, advance entertainment technology, and connect audiences around the world to The IMAX Experience.

Come explore IMAX and create what inspires.

Ignite your future with IMAX.

About the Role:

We are POWERED by PEOPLE. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist with our Global Talent Acquisition team, you will play a pivotable role in this journey, driving end-to-end recruitment across our key functions. This position is central to shaping our future, partnering closely with leaders, crafting unique sourcing strategies to attract top-tier talent and building high-performing teams aligning with our core values and commitment to excellence and inclusivity while creating thoughtful authentic hiring experiences that reflect who we are and where we are going.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The ideal candidate will own the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and view challenges as opportunities to deliver high-impact talent solutions.

Talent Acquisition

• Lead and manage high-volume full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer management, and onboarding across multiple departments while managing competing priorities.

• Recruit for specialized and niche roles using advanced sourcing, assessment, and engagement techniques.

• Partner closely with HR People Business Partners and hiring leaders to drive the talent acquisition lifecycle from workforce planning through onboarding, ensuring alignment with role requirements, business needs, and culture fit.

• Lead intake meetings with hiring managers and HR People Business Partners to define staffing requirements, hiring timelines, recruitment strategies, and success criteria.

• Coach and advise hiring managers throughout the hiring process to align expectations, ensure quality hiring decisions, and promote inclusive hiring and talent acquisition best practices.

• Conduct structured, competency-based interviews and skills assessments; provide timely, actionable feedback to candidates and hiring managers.

• Partner with HR and business leaders to develop competitive offers, lead offer presentations, manage negotiations, and drive offer acceptance while ensuring internal equity and compliance.

• Deliver hiring recommendations by combining market insights, data, and business context to attract and select top talent.

• Ensure accurate, timely documentation and tracking of all recruitment activities in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

• Maintain compliance with employment laws, internal policies, audit requirements, and DE&I standards.

Sourcing & Research

• Develop and execute innovative, multi-channel sourcing strategies to attract active and passive talent through direct outreach, sourcing campaigns, job boards, professional networks, referrals, talent communities, and recruitment events.

• Implement inclusive sourcing practices to support diverse candidate pipelines and equitable hiring outcomes.

• Build, maintain, and nurture proactive talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.

• Conduct market mapping and talent research to assess availability, trends, and competitive dynamics.

Candidate Relationship Management & Onboarding

• Maintain strong candidate relationships throughout and beyond the hiring process, ensuring timely communication, transparency, and a positive experience at every touchpoint.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates from initial engagement through offer acceptance.

• Partner with HR and hiring managers to ensure a smooth transition from offer acceptance through onboarding and early employee integration.

Data & Reporting

• Monitor and manage key recruitment metrics across the full recruitment lifecycle (e.g., time-to-fill, quality of hire, source effectiveness).

• Analyze recruitment data to identify trends, hiring risks, and opportunities for continuous improvement.

• Prepare and present regular recruitment reports and dashboards to HR and business leadership.

Teamwork & Collaboration

• Build strong, collaborative relationships with HR Centers of Excellence, HR People Business Partners, and business leaders to deliver effective hiring strategies.

• Champion a continuous improvement mindset, identifying opportunities to streamline processes while maintaining a high-quality candidate and hiring manager experience.

• Proactively communicate with stakeholders and leadership, providing consistent updates and regular hiring status reports.

• Ensure integrity and consistency of the staffing process, including training and educating hiring managers on hiring practices, internal mobility, and DE&I principles.

Employer Branding & Candidate Experience

• Actively promote and support employer branding initiatives, recruitment marketing campaigns, and hiring events.

• Deliver a consistent, positive, and professional candidate experience aligned with the organization’s values.

• Support initiatives that enhance employer brand visibility and position the organization as an employer of choice.

Requirements / Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in recruitment or talent acquisition.

• Proven experience recruiting across a broad range of functions, roles, and levels.

• Strong ability to assess talent and make data-driven hiring decisions using influence, negotiation, and sound judgment.

• Strategic mindset with the ability to translate business needs into effective sourcing strategies and tactical execution.

• Demonstrated success building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

• Proficiency in skills assessment and behavioral-based interviewing techniques.

• Working knowledge of ATS platforms and strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Indeed, LinkedIn (Recruiter), and social media sourcing tools.

• Growth mindset with exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills; able to clearly articulate ideas and influence outcomes.

• Highly detail-oriented, adaptable, and creative problem-solver with a strong sense of urgency and accountability.

• Ability to work independently as a self-starter while thriving in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

• Comfortable operating in an agile environment with strong advisory and consultative skills.

Key Behavioral Traits

• Proactive, driven, and results oriented.

• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

• Adaptable and resilient in response to changing business needs.

• Collaborative mindset with a strong commitment to teamwork and inclusion.

Position Status:

New Role

This job posting reflects a current vacancy within the organization. The position is active, approved, and intended to be filled as part of our staffing needs.​ / Cette offre d’emploi reflète un poste actuellement vacant au sein de l’organisation. Le poste est actif, approuvé et destiné à être pourvu dans le cadre de nos besoins en dotation.

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche :

57,489.00 / 57.489,00 - 71,860.00 / 71.860,00 (per year / par an) Final pay within this range will be determined based on experience, skills, internal equity, and the geographic location of the role. Additional non-discretionary compensation may apply where eligible. / La rémunération finale dans cette échelle sera déterminée en fonction de l’expérience, des compétences, de l’équité interne et de l’emplacement géographique du poste. Une rémunération non discrétionnaire supplémentaire peut s’appliquer lorsque le poste y est admissible.

At IMAX, you will be part of a culture built on respect – we are committed to creating a welcoming and diverse atmosphere across our organization.

For consideration, please apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest in IMAX but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

IMAX will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Change Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

In accordance with Ontario’s pay transparency requirements, candidates will be informed when they are no longer under consideration for this position. Communication regarding application status may be provided through email or through your online applicant profile (if applicable).​ / Conformément aux exigences de transparence salariale de l’Ontario, les candidats seront informés lorsqu’ils ne seront plus pris en considération pour ce poste. Les communications relatives au statut de votre candidature pourront être envoyées par courriel ou par l’intermédiaire de votre profil de candidat en ligne (le cas échéant).

As part of our recruitment process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including automated systems, to support the review and assessment of applications. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All decisions related to screening, interviewing, and selection are made by our Talent Acquisition and hiring teams.​ / Dans le cadre de notre processus de recrutement, nous pouvons utiliser des outils technologiques, y compris des systèmes automatisés, pour appuyer l’examen et l’évaluation des candidatures. Ces outils ne prennent pas de décisions finales en matière d’embauche. Toutes les décisions liées à la présélection, aux entrevues et à la sélection sont prises par nos équipes d’acquisition de talents et d’embauche.