Talent Acquisition Specialist

Role overview

This opportunity is being shared for a partner organization, and that employer will handle applications as well as all subsequent steps. The company is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist located in Canada.

The position is centered on strengthening and scaling effective hiring practices, especially for senior-level and specialized roles across varied industries. In this role, you will work closely with hiring managers and leadership to clarify hiring needs, shape sourcing approaches, and attract strong candidates in a highly competitive market. The job blends direct recruitment execution with advisory support, while also helping ensure a smooth and positive candidate journey from initial outreach through onboarding. You will contribute ideas and improvements that make hiring operations more structured, efficient, and innovative. Success in this role calls for accuracy, creativity, and the ability to identify high-quality talent in a fast-moving, collaborative setting.

Key responsibilities

• Manage recruitment end to end for senior and specialized positions, working with hiring managers to define role expectations, ideal success traits, and selection plans.
• Create and roll out forward-looking talent acquisition approaches to source, attract, and engage strong candidates in highly competitive talent pools.
• Run organized candidate evaluations, interviews, and assessments to confirm fit with both technical needs and company culture.
• Develop and sustain strong candidate relationships, ensuring a clear, supportive, and engaging experience throughout the hiring process.
• Partner with internal teams on workforce planning and provide input on hiring priorities, market conditions, and talent supply.
• Regularly assess recruitment workflows, tools, and practices to improve efficiency, speed, and overall quality of hires.
• Keep up with talent acquisition trends and apply modern practices that improve hiring results and strengthen the employer brand.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in talent acquisition, with significant exposure to senior-level or specialized hiring in competitive markets.
• Demonstrated ability to handle the full recruitment cycle, including sourcing, screening, negotiation, and onboarding of strong candidates.
• Excellent communication and people skills, with the ability to influence decisions, advise stakeholders, and build confidence with candidates.
• Strong planning and coordination abilities, including managing several open roles at once in a fast-paced environment.
• Hands-on experience with applicant tracking systems and modern recruiting tools to manage pipelines and hiring activities.
• Solid business understanding and the ability to turn workforce requirements into practical hiring actions.
• High emotional intelligence and a consistent ability to create a positive candidate experience.
• Independent, proactive, and resourceful work style, paired with strong collaboration skills.

Benefits and additional information

• Competitive yearly compensation based on experience and market standards.
• Fully remote flexibility for candidates within Canada, supporting better work-life balance.
• A full benefits package that includes health and wellness coverage.
• An annual budget for professional development to encourage ongoing learning and growth.
• Exposure to multiple industries, which can broaden skills quickly and support career progression.
• A collaborative, encouraging team culture with mentorship and leadership support.
• The chance to directly influence organizational growth and talent strategy.

Application and data privacy notes

This employer uses an AI-supported matching process to review applications quickly, fairly, and objectively against the role’s main requirements. The system identifies the strongest matches, and the resulting shortlist is passed to the hiring company. Final hiring decisions, including interviews and assessments, are handled by the employer’s internal team.

By applying, candidates acknowledge that personal data will be processed to assess candidacy and share relevant information with the employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws, including GDPR. Candidates may request access, correction, deletion, or objection at any time.

AI tools may be used to support parts of the hiring workflow, such as resume review, response analysis, and spotting possible inconsistencies or verification signals in submitted materials. These tools assist the recruitment team but do not replace human judgment, and final decisions are made by people. Applicants can contact the company for more details about data processing.