🌍 About Canonical

Canonical is the driving force behind Ubuntu, the most widely used enterprise Linux distribution powering everything from smart devices to cloud servers and supercomputers. Since its founding, Canonical has grown into a global leader in open-source software, working with a global community of over 200,000 contributors.

The company is renowned for pioneering secure, scalable, and elegant software solutions that enable innovation across industries—especially in the cloud, AI, IoT, and enterprise IT sectors. With a distributed workforce spanning over 70 countries, Canonical fosters diversity, flexibility, and continuous learning.

🧪 Job Title: Graduate Talent Scientist (Remote)

Location: Remote (Work from Anywhere)
Company: Canonical Nigeria
Job Type: Full-Time | Entry-Level
Application Deadline: Not Specified
Work Model: Fully remote with international travel opportunities

📝 Job Description

As a Graduate Talent Scientist, you’ll become a key player in Canonical’s global recruitment and people analytics team. This role blends psychology, data science, and human resources, offering you the chance to influence how Canonical identifies and attracts exceptional talent around the world.

🌟 Key Responsibilities

• Learn and apply behavioral interview techniques to evaluate candidates effectively.

• Use psychometrics and data analytics to support talent assessments and hiring decisions.

• Contribute to recruitment and process optimization projects that improve global hiring outcomes.

• Analyze complex datasets using SQL, Python, or R to generate meaningful insights.

• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with internal stakeholders to drive hiring success.

• Manage and respond to support tickets and hiring-related inquiries across platforms.

• Deeply understand Canonical’s systems, recruitment workflows, and talent strategy.

🎓 What We’re Looking For

✅ Basic Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Human Resources, Organizational Behavior, or a related people-focused discipline.

• A proven academic track record and intellectual curiosity.

• Analytical proficiency using tools like SQL, Python, or R.

• Exposure to talent or recruitment science (through university projects, internships, or early work experience).

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills in English.

• Strong project management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work autonomously.

🧠 Desirable Skills (Nice to Have)

• Knowledge of psychometrics theory and practical applications.

• Understanding of intrinsic motivation in organizational behavior.

• Advanced skills in statistical analysis and data visualization.

💼 Why You Should Apply – Benefits at Canonical

Canonical offers a robust and competitive work environment designed for professional growth and personal wellbeing. Some of the employee benefits include:

• Remote-first company – work from anywhere in the world

• Twice-yearly in-person sprints (travel paid by the company)

• Annual compensation reviews based on performance

• USD $2,000 yearly learning and development budget

• Performance-based bonuses

• Health and wellness programs, including Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Generous parental leave policy

• Global travel upgrades for long-haul events

• Paid holidays and flexible time-off policies

✈️ International Exposure & Growth

As part of Canonical’s globally distributed team, you’ll have the opportunity to travel internationally for company events twice a year. You’ll also collaborate with cross-functional teams in different time zones and learn from seasoned experts in the tech and HR industries.

📬 How to Apply

Ready to take the leap into the future of talent science with one of the world’s most forward-thinking tech companies?

👉 Click here to apply online

Pro Tip: Tailor your CV to highlight your academic achievements, technical skills (especially Python/SQL), and any exposure to talent acquisition or behavioral science.

🧩 Why Choose a Graduate Role at Canonical?

• Global brand exposure with Ubuntu and enterprise Linux.

• Work alongside talent scientists, data analysts, and HR tech innovators.

• Gain practical experience in AI-driven recruitment, psychometrics, and data-informed hiring strategies.

• Build a career in people analytics, organizational psychology, or HR technology.