Talent Acquisition Specialist

Temporary Full Time

-

Ready to make a real impact on how we grow and shape our teams? Join Canada Life as a Talent Acquisition Specialist and take the lead in finding exceptional talent for high-volume roles across the business.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will collaborate closely with hiring managers and HR colleagues to deliver thoughtful recruitment support across multiple lines of business and corporate functions. This role focuses on high-volume hiring, including sourcing, assessing, and selecting talent who not only meet role requirements but also contribute positively to our workplace culture.

What you will do:

• 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.

What you will bring:

• 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.
• As this position is posted in several locations, we specify that bilingualism (fluent in French, English, both oral and written) is required for Quebec only as the position will regularly serve our clients with French and English-speaking needs

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will demonstrate strength in the following capabilities:

• Trusted Advisor
• Technologically Proficient
• Talent Developer
• Innovative
• Execute for Results
• Critical Thinker
• Strategic Partner

This role can be based out of any of our HR head office locations, including London, Winnipeg, Toronto, or Montreal. Our HR teams work in a hybrid model, with in-office collaboration on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.

-

The base salary for this position is between $60,000 - $89,900 annually.  This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc).  If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.

Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Be your best at Canada Life- Apply today!

Being a part of Canada Life means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.

You can be your best here. You’re part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.

Together, as part of a great team, you’ll deliver on our shared purpose to improve the well-being of Canadians. It’s our driving force. Become part of a strong and successful company that’s trusted by millions of Canadians to do the right thing.

Canada Life serves?the financial security needs of more than 13 million people across Canada, with additional operations in Europe and the United States. As members of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies, we’re one of Canada’s leading insurers with interests in life insurance, health insurance, investment and retirement savings. We offer a broad portfolio of financial and benefit plan solutions for individuals, families, businesses and organizations.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee?has the opportunity to?reach their potential.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com.

Canada Life?would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.

#LI-Hybrid