Bilingual Talent Acquisition Advisor

Giant Tiger • Ottawa, ON

4d • CA$51,600 - CA$77,500 • Remote

About The Position

The Bilingual Talent Acquisition Advisor plays a critical role in helping Giant Tiger attract and hire exceptional talent across the organization. This fully remote position supports recruitment across our Home Office, Distribution Centres, and Franchisee In Training (FIT) Program—our leadership development program focused on developing the next generation of Giant Tiger store leaders and franchise operators.
This role is best suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building relationships, and takes ownership of delivering results. You'll partner closely with business leaders, manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and influence hiring decisions that directly impact the success of the business. The pace is high, the expectations are clear, and the work is both challenging and rewarding.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in Talent Acquisition or a related field where communication, relationship building, and influencing skills are critical to success.
• Professional-level fluency in both French and English, including the ability to confidently conduct interviews and communicate with candidates and stakeholders in both languages.
• Experience building strong relationships and influencing stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong sourcing, interviewing, and candidate assessment skills.
• The ability to proactively identify, engage, and attract talent through a variety of sourcing methods.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a strong sense of urgency.
• Comfort working independently in a remote environment while partnering effectively with teams across multiple locations.
• Experience using an ATS, HRIS (Workday preferred), LinkedIn, Indeed, and other recruitment technologies.
• Postsecondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Create strategic recruitment plans in partnership with hiring managers and business leaders to ensure timely fulfillment of talent needs.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment for the Franchisee In Training (FIT) Program, owning the recruitment portfolio and identifying, attracting, and selecting future Giant Tiger store leaders.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment for a variety of roles across Giant Tiger's Home Office, Distribution Centres, and leadership development programs.
• Conduct intake meetings with hiring managers to understand business needs, role requirements, and recruitment strategies.
• Conduct targeted sourcing through LinkedIn, Indeed, networking, referrals, and other recruitment channels to build strong candidate pipelines.
• Screen, interview, and assess candidates to evaluate qualifications, experience, and alignment with organizational values.
• Provide coaching and guidance to hiring managers on recruitment best practices, interview techniques, candidate selection, internal mobility, and compensation guidelines.
• Influence candidates and hiring managers through strong communication, consultation, and recruitment expertise.
• Manage offer negotiations while balancing Giant Tiger's compensation philosophy, internal equity, and market competitiveness.
• Coordinate assessments, background checks, references, and other recruitment activities throughout the hiring process.
• Maintain accurate recruitment documentation and ensure a positive, professional candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding.
• Act as a brand ambassador by promoting Giant Tiger's culture, values, and employee experience throughout the recruitment process.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Retirement Support: We contribute 6% of your annual base salary to a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP) on your behalf, no employee contribution required.
• Health Benefits and Paid Time Off: Access to our flexible, cost-shared health and dental benefits (available on hire) and annual paid time off, including personal and vacation days, plus additional paid holiday time between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Career Growth: Giant Tiger is committed to developing our people. We promote from within, and many of our leaders started right here. We provide the coaching, training, and support you need to build a long-term career. If you're looking for a place to grow and take on new challenges, you've found it.
• Store Discount
• Parental leave salary top-up
• Recognition program that celebrates great work with monetary rewards and other perks
• Safety first environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree