Location:	London, ON
Date Posted:	Mar 24, 2026

Job Description

Talent Acquisition Consultant

Job ID: 42068
Faculty/Unit: Human Resources
Department: Human Resources
Employee Group: PMA - Professional and Managerial Association
Appointment Type: Continuing
Appointment Status: Regular Full-Time
Pension
Benefits

Join Us

We're Hiring a Talent Acquisition Consultant!
Most recruitment roles are about filling vacancies.
This one is about shaping how talent works across campus.
We’re looking for a Talent Acquisition Consultant who can partner with leaders to solve real workforce challenges - thinking strategically about how work is designed, how teams grow, and how great people are attracted to join them.
This is a role for someone who enjoys influencing hiring decisions, advising leaders, and improving how talent acquisition works in complex organizations.

What you’ll be trusted to do
You’ll work directly with leaders across campus to strengthen how we hire and build teams.

Partnering with hiring leaders to plan talent acquisition strategically, not just respond to vacancies
Advising on role design, job scope, and workforce planning
Leading end-to-end talent acquisition processes for professional and leadership roles
Coaching hiring panels on effective, inclusive selection practices
Developing targeted sourcing strategies to attract strong and diverse talent pools
Providing insights on labour market trends and talent acquisition approaches
Identifying opportunities to improve talent acquisition practices and candidate experience

The kind of person who will thrive here
You’re not just comfortable running talent processes, you enjoy partnering with leaders and influencing better hiring decisions.
You’ll bring:

5+ years comprehensive experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or HR advisory roles
Certification in Human Resources Leadership (CHRL) or Organizational Design
Confidence working with senior or complex business partners
Strong judgement when advising on role design and recruitment strategy
A collaborative, solutions-focused approach with the ability to manage multiple talent projects while maintaining a great candidate experience
Experience recruiting in large or complex organizations (education, healthcare, government, or corporate environments)
Experience in a unionized environment would be an asset

Why this role stands out

You’ll be a trusted advisor to hiring leaders, not just a process manager
You’ll influence how work is structured and roles are designed
You’ll work across a diverse and intellectually rich campus environment
You’ll help shape better hiring practices across the organization

Salary & Benefits
This is a regular full-time opportunity, fully in-person on-site. Salary Grade 16: base salary of $74,990 - $107,050 per annum. Starting salary will be aligned with the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and demonstrated qualifications.

Interested?
Apply with your resume and a short cover letter telling us why this role interests you. This position is an existing vacancy. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Western Values Diversity
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

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