Rouel Hidalgo

Rouel Hidalgo is a Talent Acquisition Specialist currently working at Ubisoft Montréal, where he has been a key player in recruiting talent for one of the largest video game production studios globally. His career at Ubisoft began in March 2011, and he has progressively advanced to the role of Team Lead - Talent Acquisition since May 2022. In this capacity, he focuses on sourcing and recruiting for various critical positions across multiple disciplines, including art, animation, programming, design, and management.1

Professional Background

• Current Position: Team Lead - Talent Acquisition at Ubisoft Montréal (May 2022 - Present)
• Previous Role: Talent Acquisition Specialist at Ubisoft Montréal (March 2011 - May 2022)
• Prior Experience:
  • Assistant Men's Basketball Coach at McGill University (2011 - 2017)
  • Recruiter Lead and Technical Recruiter at Aerotek (2008 - 2011)

Education

• Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations from Concordia University (2004 - 2007)
• DEC in Publications Design and Hypermedia Technology from John Abbott College (2001 - 2004)

Skills and Certifications

Rouel specializes in international recruitment and has several certifications related to talent acquisition and recruitment strategies, including:

• Recruiting Talent with Social Media
• Interviewing Techniques
• Excel with LinkedIn Recruiter Assessment

His LinkedIn profile showcases his commitment to fostering a supportive environment for candidates and his involvement in creating resources for the gaming community.12