Senior Campus Recruitment Specialist

BDO•Ottawa, ON

2d•CA$74,000 - CA$112,000•Hybrid

About The Position

BDO is seeking a Senior Campus Recruitment Specialist for their Ottawa Office. This is a 12-month contract replacement opportunity. The role involves delivering national campus recruitment initiatives and strategies for a designated client group, managing the full cycle of student recruitment for entry-level graduates, co-ops, and interns. The specialist will ensure an exceptional talent experience for candidates, develop and attend campus recruitment events, and build relationships with academic partners and Firm stakeholders. A key aspect of the role is to elevate the Firm’s image and brand through strategic use of social media and marketing tools, and to be a proactive leader driving process improvements and operational efficiencies. The role requires monitoring industry trends and implementing innovative strategies to maintain a competitive edge. Travel will be required.

Requirements

Experience planning and facilitating events and presentations
Strategic thinker with planning experience
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written and presentation)
Experience building employer brand
Superior time management and ability to effectively manage conflicting priorities and interests
Prior experience building and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders
Prior campus recruitment or talent acquisition experience
An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline and a minimum of three years’ experience

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in French and English is considered an asset

Responsibilities

Deliver national campus recruiting initiatives and strategies within your assigned group
Manage full cycle student recruitment of entry-level graduates, co-ops and interns
Provide an exceptional talent experience for candidates throughout the recruitment process
Develop, coordinate and attend campus recruitment events
Develop and leverage relationships with key academic partners inclusive of faculty, career office employees, and students
Collaborate with the Campus Team to develop, implement and manage National campus recruitment agenda
Develop and leverage relationships with Firm stakeholders, Group Leadership, HR Advisors and clients.
Collaborate on the delivery of the campus program and be an active advisor.
Elevate the Firm’s image and brand through strategic use of social media and other marketing tools and actively engage in creating content
Be a proactive leader, driving process improvements and operational efficiencies, championing new initiatives, and fostering a culture of collaboration and idea-sharing across teams
Monitor industry and market trends and implement strategies and new innovative ideas to maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace