Sr Advisor, Talent Acquisition

About The Ottawa Hospital

Inspired by research and driven by compassion!

The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,100 beds and approximately 12,000 staff members, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region.

From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking solutions to the most complex health-care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision for better patient care.

Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.

Position Information

The Sr. Advisor, Talent Acquisition is a key role on the Talent Acquisition team who provides guidance and assistance in providing the most effective and proactive recruitment services at The Ottawa Hospital.

Temporary position until approximately January 31, 2026.

Rotation/Shifts

Days, 8 hour shifts.

What You Will Do

Act as the senior recruitment specialist for the Talent Acquisition team, providing informal leadership to team members and supporting senior hiring leaders on leadership-level recruitment initiatives.

Act as the strategic recruitment and talent optimization business partner, providing expertise and recommendations to the Talent Acquisition Team, the broader Human Resources team, and partners throughout the organization through a specialized knowledge of recruitment/talent related processes, procedures and collective agreement language.

Support future workforce planning initiatives, including analysis around critical workforce segments and further enhancing forecasting beyond current operational requirements.

Be responsible for the continuous tracking and use of key metrics to drive continuous improvement and to make better recruitment decisions, to ultimately improve the quality of hire.

Be responsible for the development and execution of comprehensive, proactive recruitment strategies to attract top talent for all areas of the organization.

Stay informed of recruitment best practices to facilitate continuous improvement of processes and strategies.

What You Will Bring

Four (4) year undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations or related program;

Five Years of progressive Human Resources experience with a strong focus on Talent Acquisition, Talent Sourcing or Talent Management;

Experience in HR analytics and reporting;

Experience in providing advice and support regarding Talent Acquisition, involving, but not limited to, workforce analysis, sourcing strategies, relevant assessment tools, social recruitment, interviewing techniques, etc;

Experience in preparing for, presenting and representing the hospital at grievances as well as experience advising negotiations team on TA-related strategies;

Proven technical expertise in Talent Acquisition as demonstrated from working in a high volume, complex unionized environment;

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and negotiation skills. Ability to interact competently and confidently and build relationships with and influence internal and external partners;

Leadership skills with the ability to lead, mentor, and inspire a team, fostering an environment of continuous learning and development;

Exceptional analytical skills, able to interpret and leverage data to drive recruitment strategies and decision-making;

Keen understanding of employer branding and its impact on recruitment.

You will stand out with:

Registered Professional Recruiter, Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP);

Proficiency in English and French - oral expression (advanced level) and comprehension (advanced level).

What You Can Expect From Us

The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.

The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.

Interested? Apply today!

If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by improving the health of the community, excited by leading-edge medical technology, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient safety as we are, we would like to hear from you. Please submit an on-line application for the position you are interested in. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.