Talent Acquisition Advisor (6 months) 399 EN
About The Position
Join the EDC Team! At EDC, we support Canadian businesses to succeed globally. We provide the financial tools and expertise they need to explore new markets, reduce risks, all towards the goal of making Canada and the world better through trade. We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Talent Acquisition Advisor to lead end-to-end recruitment for both permanent and contract positions across professional, technical, and leadership levels. Working closely with hiring managers and business leaders, you will develop a deep understanding of your assigned client groups and provide expert guidance on recruitment strategies, workforce planning, talent market trends, and best hiring practices. You will manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and candidate assessment through to offer negotiation and onboarding, ensuring an exceptional experience for both candidates and hiring teams.
Requirements
- A university degree, preferably in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline, combined with relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant professional experience.
- Between 3 to 5 years of operational recruitment experience
- Proven interviewing skills, including experience with behavioural based interviewing techniques
- Strong relationship management skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management
- Experience with Workable or other applicant tracking systems.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Ability to manage conflicting priorities and a demanding workload.
- Customer service-oriented with highly developed interpersonal skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in both official languages (English & French).
Responsibilities
- Efficiently recruit and select internal and external candidates.
- Collaborate with hiring managers to develop effective recruitment strategies, including cost-efficient and timely campaigns.
- Define job requirements, screen and select resumes, interview and evaluate candidates, conduct references and due diligence, and provide candidate selection and salary recommendations.
- Develop sourcing strategies and create external networks to proactively search for passive candidates.
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with client groups.
- Understand portfolio needs to anticipate and identify proactive talent acquisition solutions.
- Offer expert advice on recruitment matters, including interview questions, equitable hiring practices, and candidate evaluation.
- Recommend process improvements and efficiencies.
- Utilize databases (e.g., Taleo, LinkedIn) for searches and adhere to workflow processes.
- Maintain current data and metrics for reporting purposes.
- Provide HR Generalist support to the team
Benefits
- Competitive compensation & benefits package
- Work-life balance
- 3 to 4 weeks paid vacation
- Corporate closure period
- Summer early Friday’s
- No meeting Fridays
- Continuous learning opportunities, including training programs, workshops and language training.
- Wellness initiatives, mental health support, and fitness programs
- Participate in volunteer opportunities and give back to the community through our various social responsibility programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
