Talent Acquisition Manager

Caivan Development Corporation•Ottawa, ON

27d•CA$100,000 - CA$120,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an engaging and data-driven Talent Acquisition Manager, responsible for leading and evolving the Organization’s Talent Acquisition function to support business growth and workforce planning objectives. This role owns the end-to-end recruitment strategy, processes, systems, and reporting capabilities, ensuring the organization attracts and hires top talent efficiently and effectively. The Talent Acquisition Manager serves as a strategic partner to Leadership, providing insights through recruitment analytics, improving hiring processes, implementing scalable systems and tools, and enhancing the overall Candidate and Hiring Manager experience. This role plays a key part in building a high-performing, data-driven recruitment function, aligned with organizational goals and culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
5+ years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition or Recruitment, including experience developing recruitment strategies and processes
Experience implementing or managing Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment technologies
A strong understanding of recruitment analytics, reporting, and talent acquisition best practices
Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence leadership across all levels of an organization
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Experience supporting high-growth or fast-paced environments is considered an asset
Strategic thinker with a continuous improvement mindset
Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong sourcing, networking, and relationship-building capabilities
Knowledge of employer branding and talent market trends
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
Ability to balance strategic initiatives with hands-on recruitment execution
A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle are required
Ability to work full time and in-person
Ability to adapt to competing demands and priorities
Extended periods at a computer may be required at times

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the organization’s full-cycle talent acquisition function, ensuring hiring processes are scalable, efficient, and aligned with business objectives and growth plans
Partner with leaders across the organization to understand workforce planning needs, hiring priorities, and evolving talent gaps
Develop and execute proactive recruitment and sourcing strategies to attract high-quality talent across corporate, operational, technical, and leadership roles
Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines to reduce reliance on reactive hiring methods
Lead campus and early talent recruitment initiatives, including university, college and high school partnerships, co-op and internship programs, career fairs, and proactive outreach to emerging talent
Lead the evaluation, selection, implementation, and ongoing optimization of recruitment systems and tools, including an Applicant Tracking System (ATS), to support the organization’s current and future growth
Establish, track, analyze, and report on key talent acquisition metrics
Design and maintain leadership-facing recruitment reporting and dashboards that provide visibility into hiring activity, pipeline health, recruitment performance, and workforce trends
Standardize and document end-to-end recruitment processes
Develop structured interview frameworks, evaluation tools, and hiring best practices to improve Hiring Manager effectiveness
Establish clear Hiring Manager expectations and accountability throughout the recruitment process
Manage relationships with external recruitment agencies and vendors to reduce external recruitment spend through stronger internal sourcing capabilities
Provide recommendations and insights related to recruitment budgets, agency utilization, hiring tools, job board investments, and overall talent acquisition operational efficiency
Support and strengthen the organization’s employer brand and market presence as an employer of choice
Maintain awareness of labor market trends, compensation benchmarks, and competitive hiring practices
Ensure recruitment practices comply with applicable employment legislation, company policies, and diversity, equity, and inclusion principles
Contribute to the ongoing development and continuous improvement
Perform other related duties as required