Bilingual Manager, Talent Acquisition

CMHC - SCHL • Montreal, QC

35d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a strategic and people-centered Manager, Talent Acquisition, you will lead and evolve our end-to-end recruitment function. In this role you will partner closely with HR and business leaders to anticipate workforce requirements and deliver inclusive, thoughtful hiring strategies that attract exceptional talent. In this role, you’ll play a key part in shaping workforce strategy, strengthening our employer brand, and developing a high performing team of talent acquisition professionals. If you’re passionate about innovative recruitment approaches, data driven decision-making, and delivering an exceptional candidate experience—this is your opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education, or a related field or a combination of education and experience or a combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in talent acquisition, including at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong expertise in recruitment strategies, workforce planning, and labour market trends.
• Experience with e-recruitment tools and diverse interview techniques (including behavioural interviewing).
• Proven ability to develop and use recruitment metrics and performance dashboards.
• Strong understanding of HR policies, employment legislation, and industry best practices.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills in both official languages (French and English), with experience engaging senior leaders.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Demonstrated ability to operate both strategically and tactically.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of talent acquisition strategies aligned with workforce planning and business objectives.
• Contribute to the annual HR plan and ensure recruitment practices remain competitive and forward-thinking.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement across talent acquisition programs, policies, processes, and tools.
• Partner with People Analytics and Workforce Planning teams to assess labour market trends and inform strategic talent decisions, including buy, build, or borrow approaches.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of talent acquisition professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Oversee day-to-day recruitment operations, effectively managing workloads, priorities, and optimizing team performance.
• Deliver a best in class, inclusive hiring experience for candidates, hiring managers, and HR partners.
• Lead Director-level recruitment, including candidate assessment and interview processes.
• Act as a trusted advisor to HR Business Partners and senior leaders, building strong relationships and influencing talent decisions.
• Collaborate with cross functional stakeholders to align talent acquisition strategies with broader organizational priorities.
• Strengthen employer branding and employee value proposition to position the organization as an employer of choice.
• Leverage recruitment metrics, performance dashboards, and key hiring indicators to monitor outcomes and continuously improve hiring quality and effectiveness.
• Develop and monitor performance dashboards and key hiring metrics.

Benefits

• Annual Paid vacation.
• Annual individual performance incentive.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager