Talent Acquisition Advisor

Role overview

Ontario Northland is seeking a Talent Acquisition Advisor to lead end-to-end recruitment and selection activities. Based in North Bay, this position partners closely with hiring managers to attract, assess, and secure talent that fits organizational needs, while delivering a smooth experience for both candidates and internal stakeholders. The role also looks for ways to strengthen recruitment practices and improve hiring outcomes over time.

Position details

Position: Recruitment Advisor

Reports to: Supervisor, Talent Acquisition

Department: Human Resources

Location: North Bay, Ontario

Reference: 800-70B-27

Salary: $83,538 - $98,280

About Ontario Northland

Ontario Northland Transportation Commission is an Agency of the Province of Ontario that delivers essential transportation services. With more than 120 years of history and a team of over 1,200 professionals, the organization is focused on safe, dependable, and future-ready transportation. It offers a workplace culture that includes a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, paid vacation, paid personal leave days, and discounted travel on bus and passenger rail services.

What you will do

• Own the full recruitment cycle, from posting roles and reviewing resumes to arranging interviews, preparing interview guides, and supporting candidate selection in line with policy.
• Work with Talent Acquisition Specialists on sourcing efforts and contribute to the broader recruitment strategy.
• Create structured behavioral interview guides and help ensure hiring remains fair, consistent, and compliant with applicable legislation.
• Coordinate pre-employment steps such as medicals, police checks, and skills or aptitude assessments.
• Draft and issue job offers and contracts, and assist hiring managers with negotiation discussions within policy limits.
• Keep candidate information accurate and manage recruiting activity in the Applicant Tracking System.
• Maintain regular communication with candidates and hiring managers to support a positive hiring experience.
• Assist with onboarding tasks such as new hire paperwork, orientation scheduling, and first-day preparation.
• Support employer branding efforts and the organization’s employee value proposition through approved communication channels, including social media.
• Answer recruitment-related questions and partner with HR colleagues to resolve more complex matters.
• Track recruitment activity and provide updates on competition progress.
• Look for opportunities to improve recruitment processes and the candidate journey.
• Help with HR data administration alongside HRIS, including new hire setup, employee updates, and other employment transactions.

What you need

• A post-secondary degree or diploma in Human Resources or a related discipline.
• CHRP or CHRL certification, or active progress toward one, is an asset.
• 2 to 3 years of experience in a high-volume recruitment environment.
• Unionized workplace experience and familiarity with collective agreements are considered beneficial.
• Strong ability to source, screen, interview, and assess candidates.
• Comfort using ATS platforms, recruitment software, and Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Good knowledge of employment legislation, recruitment best practices, and current industry trends.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with candidates, managers, and other stakeholders.
• Strong judgment and the ability to handle confidential information carefully.
• Negotiation skills to support offer conversations with candidates.
• Well organized, able to balance multiple priorities, and effective in a fast-paced setting.
• Collaborative, flexible, solution-oriented, and attentive to detail.
• A valid G driver’s licence and the ability to travel as needed.
• Bilingual ability is an asset.

Additional requirements

The selected candidate must successfully complete a criminal record check, reference verification, and education verification.

Application details

The closing date for applications is July 14, 2026, no later than 11:59 p.m. Applicants should submit a current cover letter and resume together in one document, and include the reference name and number. Ontario Northland also notes that only candidates chosen for further consideration will be contacted. Any false, misleading, or incomplete information provided during the process may result in removal from consideration.

Equity and accommodation

Ontario Northland is committed to employment equity and welcomes applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals. Accommodation is available at any stage of the hiring process in accordance with the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Candidates who need accommodation may contact Human Resources.

Hiring process note

The organization states that it does not use artificial intelligence to make or influence hiring decisions. An external applicant tracking system is used to manage applications, but all applications are reviewed by human recruiters.

French-language notice

Job opportunities are also available in French. For more information, candidates may visit the careers website or call 1-800-363-7512.