Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location:

920 Victoria Ave, Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 1A7

At Shoppers Drug Mart, we’re innovating health and wellness in Canada. From prescriptions to walk-in clinics, and a beloved loyalty program, we’re caring and supporting our customers in new ways every day.

With more than 1,300 locally owned and operated stores from coast to coast, the Shoppers Drug Mart network is more than a great place to shop, it’s a great place to work. We’re committed to building our talented team who champion collaboration, kindness and inclusivity. Join our team, and help recognize a healthy future for your career and for all Canadians.

Why this role is important?

As the Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will be responsible for leading the full-cycle recruitment process, primarily for the Pharmacy and Shoppers Drug Mart group. In this role you will continually partner with clients to build and implement recruitment strategies and methodologies which meet the business needs in order to fill open positions cost effectively, through sourcing and selecting top talent.

Please note that we are open to candidates located in Manitoba or Saskatchewan.

What You'll Do:

• Identify and apply creative sourcing strategies to attract top talent at all levels within our corporate environment. Develop cost effective, efficient, proactive and innovative solutions to meet clients’ recruiting needs.
• Conduct interviews to assess candidates; make hiring recommendations; provide support and counsel to hiring managers throughout the recruiting process.
• Build and maintain working relationships with internal partners to understand current and future recruitment needs and identify optimum sourcing strategies.
• As an expert in recruitment, provide feedback and recommendations to both the candidate and hiring manager regarding strengths and development opportunities, with the goal of selecting the most qualified candidate.
• Manage the job offer process, including negotiation and background checks.
• Use Workday to maintain information during the recruitment process; ensuring all information is current and activity is updated on a regular basis.
  
  

What You'll Need:

• 5+ years corporate in-house/agency recruitment experience is an asset
• Post-secondary education equivalent to a diploma or degree in HR or a related field
• Solid understanding of “leading market” sourcing and recruitment techniques and methods; effective at identifying and sourcing passive candidates; strong direct sourcing. Familiarity with Boolean search strings.
• Ability to effectively handle a corporate portfolio consisting of 30+ vacancies/requisitions at one time
• Well-developed advisory skills; effective influencing and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to pay close attention to details and maintain accurate records
• Proficient digital literacy to produce effective reports, documents and presentations
• Exposure to an applicant tracking system (ATS), Workday preferred
• Tactful and diplomatic; demonstrates discretion and business acuity; able to work with diverse personalities and work styles
• Adaptable- Proficient at prioritizing work
• Communication- Strong English verbal and written skills; effective negotiation skills
• Travel within Manitoba/Saskatchewan is required
• Travel to other offices might be required
• A valid driver's license is required
  
  

Why work at Shoppers Drug Mart?

Acting as consultants, supporting internal customers and the Associate-Owners, you will get experience unique to the retail industry while working for an award-winning national brand. Benefit from a purchase discount program, competitive pay and online learning through Academy.

Take ownership of your work and find more ways to care about your work, co-workers, customers and community.

How You’ll Succeed:

At Shoppers Drug Mart Inc., we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture. We believe great people model our values, are authentic, build trust and make connections.

If that sounds like you, and you are open-minded, responsive to change and up to the challenges provided in a fast-paced retail environment, apply today.

Employment Type:

Full time

Type of Role:

Regular

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

Please Note: If you have Employee Self Service (ESS) on Workday, apply to this job via the Workday application.