Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, English Services

Radio-Canada

Senior Specialist in Talent Acquisition helping build a diverse workforce at CBC/Radio-Canada. Serving as a strategic advisor and brand ambassador while executing innovative sourcing strategies.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeCalgary • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading recruitment processes and implementing innovative talent attraction strategies while fostering strong relationships with diverse stakeholders. Proficient in managing high-volume recruitment in compliance with labor legislation and organizational policies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Recruitment Process LeadershipInnovative Sourcing StrategiesInterpersonal SkillsApplicant Tracking SystemsUnionized Environment Experience

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Hard Skills

Recruitment Lifecycle ManagementTalent Attraction StrategiesAttention to DetailConfidentiality CommitmentHigh Volume Recruitment Management

Soft Skills

Superior Interpersonal SkillsExcellent Oral CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationProactive ApproachStrong Judgment

Tools & Technologies

Applicant Tracking SystemsWorkdayGoogle WorkspaceMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Diploma in Human ResourcesBachelor’s Degree in Human ResourcesBachelor’s Degree in Industrial Relations

Industry Keywords

Talent AttractionDiverse WorkforceCollective AgreementsLabor LegislationRecruitment Events

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a key strategic advisor and recruiter.
Act as a primary brand ambassador for CBC/Radio-Canada, fostering trust and building long-term relationships with hiring managers.
Develop and execute innovative talent attraction strategies.
Advise hiring managers throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
Implement proactive attraction strategies to build a qualified and diverse workforce.
Ensure all recruitment activities comply with collective agreements, corporate policies, and relevant labor legislation.
Serve as the primary point of contact for managers and candidates, providing timely updates and support.
Represent the organization at targeted recruitment events.
Contribute to the continuous enhancement of recruitment processes by staying current with evolving industry best practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven ability to lead and influence recruitment processes
Superior interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to build strong, trust-based relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
A proactive and creative approach to implementing innovative sourcing strategies.
Demonstrated capability to manage a high volume of specialized recruitment assignments in a fast-paced, complex environment.
Strong judgment, attention to detail, and a commitment to confidentiality and procedural integrity.
Experience working within a unionized environment is considered an asset.
Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (experience with Workday is a plus).
Familiarity with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office suites is an asset.
A Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or a related field is an asset.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible work arrangements