Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa or Hamilton

Work Model: Hybrid Work Model

Salary Band: 4 ($52,000 - $75,000 CAD)

WHY JOIN THE CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY (CCS)?

The Canadian Cancer Society works tirelessly to save and improve lives. We raise funds to fuel the brightest minds in cancer research. We provide a compassionate support system for all those affected by cancer, across Canada and for all types of cancer. Together with patients, supporters, donors and volunteers, we work to create a healthier future for everyone. Because to take on cancer, it takes all of us. It takes a society.

Help us make a difference.

COME AS YOU ARE

At CCS, we embrace everyone’s uniqueness and recognize the strength that lies in differences. We believe in the power of our collective potential and strive to achieve a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace to empower and create opportunities for all. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their gender, age, religion, race, ethnicity, and nationality. Particularly equity deserving groups, such as members of the BIPOC, and 2SLGBTQI+ communities, people living with disabilities, veterans, and anyone who may contribute to the further diversification of the Canadian Cancer Society. Together we unite and inspire all Canadians to change the future of cancer.

Job Overview

Working alongside the broader HR Team on the development and execution of an integrated talent acquisition strategy, as a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will be responsible for sourcing candidates through various channels and provide an excellent candidate experience representing the CCS brand. You will also bring a passion and deep experience sourcing technical talent to support our growing needs in digital and technology.

To be successful in this role, you will be able to develop relationships with potential hires as well as internal stakeholders. Ultimately, you will contribute to the creation of a strong talent pipeline for our CCS’s current and future hiring needs.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Full-cycle recruitment for all assigned positions, including advertise, recruit, screen, interview, and assess candidates to ensure highly qualified interested candidates are presented to hiring managers.
• Utilize all internal and external resources available to identify and attract strong talent in a fast-paced recruiting environment.
• Develop recruitment plans by assessing requirements in consultation with HR Business Partners and internal business clients; including selection of the most appropriate recruiting tools to source the best candidates.
• Effectively engage with top external passive talent to present CCS’s unique employer value proposition and strong employer brand.
• Work closely with HR Business Partners to address talent gaps and proactively support those gaps.
• Conduct a fair and respectful selection process aligned to our organizational values and policies; ensuring a positive experience for all external and internal parties involved.
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand the unique technical needs of each role. You’ll assess candidates’ skills through technical interviews and testing to ensure a perfect match between the candidate’s strengths and talents and CCS’s needs.
• Create a positive and engaging candidate experience from start to finish. You’ll be the acting as an ambassador for CCS, guiding candidates through the recruitment process, providing feedback, and maintaining strong relationships to keep top talent interested and excited about joining the team.
• Discover and attract the best tech talent, using innovative sourcing strategies, whether it’s through social media, tech meetups, or networking groups, you’ll be on the lookout for the strongest candidates.
• Ensure that CCS is a diverse and inclusive workplace by conducting a fair, consistent and inclusive recruitment process.
• Generate a talent pipeline, by advancing CCS’s employer brand, to address future business needs.
• Manage the recruitment process from end to end, ensuring a quality hire, meeting timelines and within budget.
• Deliver on established key metrics to ensure talent acquisition goals are met.
• Contribute to the ongoing evolution of our talent acquisition strategy; always striving for continuous improvement and to position CCS as an employer of choice.
• Collaborate with other members of the Talent team on various projects.
• Contribute to our culture of justice, belonging, equity, diversity, and inclusion by ensuring that all staff feel represented and heard regardless of their gender, age, religion, ethnicity, and nationality or race.
  
  

Qualifications

• A combination of post-secondary education and work experience, demonstrating excellence in recruitment and selection, including experience hiring for specialized digital and technical roles.
• Energetic, tech-savvy and results oriented person with a proven track record of delivering full cycle recruitment to address business needs.
• Strong understanding of recruitment and selection best practices, candidate sourcing channels, and networking groups to attract a diverse pipeline of candidates.
• Excellent proactive sourcing skills, using recruitment tools and Boolean search to find and attract key talent.
• Proven track record to influence others through strong negotiation skills.
• Thrives under pressure and remains calm during high volume periods.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented; can prioritize and manage multiple tasks and responsibilities.
• Must be a team player, who can collaborate well with others and work independently.
• Excellent communication skills, with proven success communicating effectively using several mediums (digital, written and verbal).
• Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly to changing business conditions and shifting priorities.
• Bilingualism (English/French) is highly preferred, with English being essential due to the organization’s nationwide operations.
  
  

What You Can Expect From Us

CCS offers meaningful opportunities to help make a difference in the lives of Canadians with cancer, their caregivers, families and communities. We are committed to building and nurturing an inclusive community for our employees by highlighting their unique experiences. We value diverse

Skills

skills and strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates. CCS is committed to fostering a culture that is inspiring, supportive and exemplifies our core values:

COURAGEOUS UNITED CARING RIGOROUS

In return for your skills and dedication, we offer an attractive compensation package that encompasses a competitive salary, excellent benefits, which include paid parental leave, paid family sick time and health insurance, and the opportunity to have a rewarding employment experience where your contributions can make a true difference every day.

How To Apply

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume, cover letter and salary expectations by December 05th, 2024.

We thank all candidates for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Other Information

CCS is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. In accordance with the local provincial Accessibility Act, accommodation will be provided as requested throughout the recruitment process. We want to make the interview process a great experience for you!

Please note that in keeping with the mandate of CCS to model and promote healthy lifestyles, employees are not permitted to smoke in or about CCS premises or while carrying out CCS business.

Privacy Disclosure

We collect your personal information through forms, by phone or in person to evaluate your candidacy for the role(s) you have applied for, to contact you regarding your candidacy, and to generate recruitment-related reports. If selected for a position at CCS the information provided will be used for the purposes of pre-employment checks and added to your employee file. We may share your personal information with third parties, including recruitment consultants, within or outside your province or territory or outside Canada to carry out the purposes identified above, or as required by law. We may contact you by mail, email, phone or text. You can exercise your right to access your information or have it corrected, unsubscribe from communications or withdraw your consent by selecting these options within the ADP system, or by contacting [email protected]. For more information about our privacy practices, visit cancer.ca/privacy.

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