Corporate Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Specialist

Our Company

Picton Mahoney Asset Management (“PMAM”) was founded in 2004 to provide unique investment solutions to institutional, retail and high net worth investors in Canada and around the world. We are proud to say that we are 100% employee-owned and manage approximately $10 billion in sub-advisory, pension plan and hedge fund assets on behalf of our clients. We are honoured to make the ranks as one of Canada’s Top-8 Employers as recognized through Great Place to Work™ in 2020 and 2021, Canada’s 2020 and 2021 Best Workplaces™ in Financial Services & Insurance, 2021 Best Workplaces™ for Women, 2021 Best Workplaces for Inclusion, and 2020 and 2021 Best Workplace™ in Ontario. The core values at Picton Mahoney guide the employee experience and contribute to the culture which fosters strong, transparent relationships.

Why Work at Picton Mahoney?

Picton Mahoney Asset Management is a place where employees can be proud of building a rewarding career that offers growth and the opportunity to evolve within a supportive culture that focuses on professional development. Over the past 15 years, we have learned from feedback and have developed strategies and programs that enhance employee engagement and improve the employee experience. As our values state: We work together; fully engaged and aligned. We support each other, and our actions contribute to the strategic goals of our firm.  We are highly focused on continuous improvement while driving positive change and stronger results across our team and the firm. We believe in integrity and always “doing the right thing” for our clients, colleagues and the firm. We are committed to performance, excellence and winning. At Picton Mahoney, “stepping up” is an action, not a thought, which results in the development and implementation of those ideas. We accept full responsibility for personal performance and results. We believe in being open when providing and receiving feedback, because it makes us better at what we do best.

The Opportunity

Picton Mahoney Asset Management is presently seeking a motivated and dynamic Recruitment Specialist to join our team on a contract basis. Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the Recruitment Specialist will support the essential recruitment function of the business as we transition through a period of exponential growth! This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced technical recruitment specialist who is ready to make the switch from agency to corporate and who is excited to take on challenges to build innovative sourcing strategies and fill those “hard-to-fill” roles!

Responsibilities of the Role

• Own the full cycle recruitment process; sourcing, resume screening, interviewing, conducting reference/background checks, and assisting with some onboarding requirements
• Work closely with hiring managers and the Human Resources Manager to understand the needs of the organization and varying role requirements in order to meet PMAM’s growth targets
• Identify and execute creative ways to source, recruit, and interview candidates for existing roles while also building a pipeline for future roles
• Empower, coach and support hiring managers through every step of the hiring process
• Foster an applicant-centric candidate experience and provide a consistent, fair, and effective hiring process, leaving every candidate with a positive experience and timely feedback
• Analyze trends in compensation to ensure PMAM is strategically positioned to attract and retain top talent
• Attend and represent PMAM at industry related events and career shows to build network and increase visibility/awareness into PMAM as an employer

The Qualifications and Experience Required

• Diploma or degree in business administration (specialization in Human Resources or Sales is preferred)
• Must have at least 2-3 years of agency or corporate recruiting experience (preferably within the financial services industry)
• Must have some experience recruiting for highly technical roles
• Demonstrated ability to build creative recruitment strategies to build employer brand and increase employer visibility/awareness
• Must have direct experience headhunting and sourcing prospective candidates and experience in creating a successful sourcing strategy for tough-to-fill roles
• Driven to deliver on tight deadlines and successfully manage high volume recruitment
• Passionate about delivering exceptional client service with a “growth-mindset” and demonstrates a natural curiosity about best practices and trends in recruiting
• Natural ambition and drive to support various teams and to see recruitment projects to fruition
• Friendly, approachable, discreet, and service-oriented personality while representing internal and external customers
• Experience administering ATS systems (familiarity with BambooHR is an asset)
• Intermediate level skills in MS Suite and a high degree of comfort with technology
• Well-developed organizational skills with an ability to work independently and set priorities
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal when communicating with employees and candidates
• Creative, flexible and adaptive in a multi-faceted and fast-paced work environment

Above all, we’re looking for individuals with a mindset to think differently and who are inspired to make BIG impact. If you think that you will excel in this multi-faceted role, we want to hear from you!

Our Commitment to Employees

Picton Mahoney Asset Management is proud to offer our employees with generous perks and programs that enhance the career experience with our firm, including: Corporate Wellness & Fitness Reimbursement, Maternity and Parental Leave Top-Up, Peer Performance Recognition Awards, Semi-Annual Performance Bonuses, Generous Annual Vacation Entitlement (minimum of 15 days/year), Tuition Reimbursement, Extensive Medical & Dental Benefits, Healthcare Spending Account and more.

Health and Safety

We are doing our part to ensure the health and safety of all of our employees and visitors and to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Our office will allow for social distancing and ensuring new routines are followed, such as hand sanitizing, thorough disinfection and cleaning, mask wearing, and other protective equipment. In addition, all employees and visitors who visit our office will be mandated to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
 

Picton Mahoney Asset Management is proud to be recognized by Great Place to Work® as a 2021 “Best Workplaces for Inclusion” and 2021 “Best Workplaces for Women”. We are committed to providing an equitable and fair work environment for everyone and all hiring and other personnel actions will be taken without regard to race, colour, creed, religion, sex, disability, gender identity, gender expression, family status, age, language or national origin. If you require an accommodation at any point in time throughout the application and hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (416) 955-4108 or at accessibility@pictonmahoney.com.