Talent Acquisition Specialist
Canada Life
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: London • Canada
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Salary
💰 CA$60,000 - CA$89,900 per year
About the role
- Partner with HR Business Partners, HR Advisors, and hiring managers to source, assess and select talent for requisitions in the organization, specializing in high-volume roles; in alignment with the company’s business needs and inclusion practices.
- Build trusted relationships with hiring managers to understand their recruitment needs, and continuously refine recruitment approaches.
- Tap into both existing and new talent pipelines to attract candidates, all in alignment with established recruitment strategies.
- Source candidates through social platforms, recruitment portals, inclusive partnerships and other tools.
- Collaborate with hiring managers as a trusted advisor, educating them on the recruitment process, interview techniques and selection criteria, and managing the flow and quality and candidates.
- Conduct fair, bias-aware assessment and interviews; communicate clearly and transparently with candidates throughout the hiring process.
- Support recruitment initiatives through attending career fairs, networking events, and other talent‑attraction activities.
Requirements
- 3+ years of HR experience, preferably in talent acquisition.
- A degree or certificate in Human Resources or a related field – Or equivalent skills and experience.
- Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter or similar sourcing and talent search tools is an asset.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills to effectively deal with multiple stakeholders.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities comfortably.
- Comfort working with data, interpreting insights, and presenting information in a clear way.
- A commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, respect, and inclusive decision making.
- Accountability, initiative, and a proactive approach to meeting timelines and delivering results.
- Strong accountability and responsibility to meet aggressive deadlines.
- Bilingualism (fluent in French, English, both oral and written) is required for Quebec only.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
HR experiencetalent acquisitiondata interpretationinterview techniquesselection criteria
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillsorganizational skillstime managementproactive approachaccountabilityprofessionalismrespectinclusive decision making
Certifications
degree in Human Resourcescertificate in Human Resources