Talent Acquisition Advisor, Human Resources

The Canada Life Assurance Company • Montreal, QC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is currently intended as a full-time permanent role. However, depending on evolving business needs and approvals, the role may be offered as a full-time temporary assignment. All candidates will be informed of the final status prior to offer. Reporting to the Manager, Talent Acquisition, you will play an integral part in supporting the Canada Life Corporate Function Talent Acquisition team, managing full-cycle recruitment for Canada Life. This will include developing recruitment plans with hiring leaders, sourcing top talent, assessing, and selecting talent, and coaching junior team members in best practices, policies, procedures, and standards in alignment with the vision and goals of the company. You will act as a trusted advisor and partner to the business and collaborate on hiring strategies and execute these in creative ways. Your passion for recruitment allows you to create postings with flare and your exceptional communication skills help “tell the story” of the culture at Canada Life. You quickly understand the requirements of a search and can match opportunities with excellent candidates. You are comfortable with multiple searches all the way up to the executive level. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, are results driven, and can deliver in an ambiguous environment.

Requirements

• 5+ years as an HR professional with a concentration in Talent Acquisition, experience supporting sales or wholesaling portfolios would be a strong asset
• Ideal education includes a post-secondary Degree/Diploma in HR Management, Business Administration or a related field
• Ability to manage a high volume of recruitment activity supporting a wide variety of complex positions
• Experience in candidate generation through a variety of channels including passive sourcing, referral campaigns, resume database mining; experience with LinkedIn Recruiter would be a strong asset
• Experience building effective and innovative talent sourcing strategies
• Strong capability in assessing and hiring internal and external talent with a focus on providing an exceptional candidate and hiring leader experience
• Expertise in Applicant Tracking Systems is a requirement; familiarity with Success Factors is an asset
• Bilingualism is an asset (fluent in French and English) but is required for Quebec only as the position will regularly serve our clients with French and English-speaking needs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting sales or wholesaling portfolios would be a strong asset
• Familiarity with Success Factors is an asset
• Bilingualism is an asset (fluent in French and English)

Responsibilities

• Create, develop, and deliver talent acquisition solutions to source, attract and hire the best talent to meet the company’s business needs and diversity practices.
• Work collaboratively with HR Business Partners to engage with business leaders, understand their recruitment needs, and develop recruitment strategies to meet talent requirements.
• Tap into pipelines of talent with external organizations and associations, universities and colleges; all in alignment with established recruitment strategies.
• Proactively source candidates through social networks, recruitment portals and other tools.
• Build and maintain a network of potential candidates through proactive market research and on-going relationship management.
• Conduct in-depth interviews with candidates.
• Work with hiring leaders as a trusted advisor and strategic partner, educating stakeholders on the recruitment process, interview techniques and selection criteria, and managing the flow and quality and candidates.

Benefits

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.
• Health & Wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.
• Time Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.
• Financial Security: Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options.
• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees