Director, Talent Acquisition (12-14 month contract)

10+ years of recruiting experience; a mix of corporate and agency with a focus on talent, workforce planning and recruiting 

Must have previous high volume and corporate recruitment experience 

5+ years in a team leadership role 

Banking and Technology recruitment experience  

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or a related field  

Must demonstrate education around unconscious bias, reconciliation work, intercultural competence, accessibility and accommodation awareness 

Ability to understand a wide range of technical roles 

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately 

Ability to lead and manage special projects  

Exemplary interviewing and investigative skills 

Clear understanding of the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle processes 

Adept in Boolean Search 

Experienced in using applicant-tracking systems (ATS). Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) 

In-depth experience conducting research, and sourcing candidates through social media (LinkedIn) 

Ability to clearly communicate technical, analytical/quantitative or conceptual information and ideas 

Experience in building and maintaining relationships with business units, partners, third party vendors 

Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills 

Strong interpersonal skills, high energy, proactive and self-motivated 

Experience working in high-volume, fast-paced environments  

Experience coaching recruiters and managers re unbiased interview processes 

Abreast with the Canada Labour Code and all Canadian employment regulations in relation to recruitment 

Able to quickly respond to changes in priorities