Talent Acquisition Specialist – 12 Month Contract

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Oversee the complete recruitment cycle in collaboration with hiring managers from inception to conclusion

• Handle a significant number of union and non-union job openings, ranging from administrative roles to senior leadership positions

• Conduct intake discussions to fully comprehend the requirements of the positions being recruited

• Provide guidance to hiring managers on interviewing techniques, optimal hiring practices, and prevailing market conditions

• Determine effective and cost-efficient sourcing strategies

• Draft and post job advertisements for both internal and external audiences

• Actively cultivate talent pools through networking, social media engagement, and the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

• Prepare job offers for successful candidates and negotiate employment terms as necessary

• Offer training and support to ATS users when required

• Develop talent acquisition strategies and plans tailored for recruitment initiatives

⛳️ Requirements

• A degree or diploma/certificate in Human Resources or a related field

• 2 to 3 years of experience in a corporate recruitment capacity

• Preferred experience in high-volume agency recruitment

• Experience in recruiting within a unionized setting and adhering to collective agreement stipulations is advantageous

• Knowledge of employment standards, human rights, and labor relations as they pertain to recruitment

• Experience in national recruitment and awareness of provincial distinctions

• Experience in recruiting for healthcare and clinical roles is considered an asset

• Capability to implement innovative recruitment strategies and directly source qualified candidates for challenging roles

• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and an Applicant Tracking System

• Familiarity with UKG Recruiting is a plus

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including active listening abilities

• Strong organizational and time-management skills with a proven sense of urgency

• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively as part of a highly engaged recruitment team

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer dedicated to employment accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion

• A diverse and collaborative team environment

• Chance to contribute to improving lives and enhancing workforce excellence

• Opportunity to create outstanding employee experiences

• Organizational culture focused on service excellence, integrity, collaboration, and innovation