Bilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist

BILINGUAL TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST

CONTRIBUTING TO THE CMPA

The People & Culture group is responsible for developing and implementing the People Strategy, which sets the foundational building blocks for modernizing the employee experience, cultivating the CMPA’s organizational culture, and transforming our approach to talent management. The group has accountability for creating an employee experience in which the CMPA’s people are inspired, connected and empowered to bring the Association’s vision, mission and strategic plan to life in service of our members and the Canadian healthcare system. 

The People & Culture group partners with the business to deliver plans, services and programs to attract, recruit, develop and retain an engaged workforce that is fully capable of responding to evolving organizational needs. The group’s core activities include people strategy and planning, organizational culture, equity, diversity and inclusion, talent management and acquisition, employee relations, disability and leave management, employee well-being, total rewards management, and HR data and analytics. The group also collaborates with other business areas on HR systems, organizational change enablement and organizational learning programs and initiatives.

This is an exciting time at the CMPA! We’re looking for a capable Talent Acquisition Specialist who firmly believes that people are at the heart of an organization and wants to play a key role in contributing to our success.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be accountable for partnering directly with hiring managers to support full-cycle recruitment efforts for operational, business services, analytical, and people leader roles across the Association. With a focus on attracting high-quality professional candidates, this individual will cultivate in-depth understanding of hiring needs, and develop and execute recruitment strategies and campaigns to attract and source top talent.

The in-house Talent Acquisition Specialist position will work as part of an integrated People Services client service delivery team comprising of HR Advisors, a Support Coordinator, and a Support Administrator to deliver high quality People services and advice to designated internal client groups.

POSITION ACTIVITIES

• Partners with the hiring manager to drive the end-to-end recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing and offer.
• Coaches hiring managers in all aspects of the talent acquisition process.
• Develops and executes creative and innovative corporate and individual recruitment strategies and campaigns. May partner with the Communications Team to create of employment branding programs.
• Champions social media recruitment and the CMPA’s Employee Referral Program, and participates in networking and recruitment events to promote the CMPA brand.
• Develops appropriate pre-screening, skills assessments and interview tools and guides to equip managers with the necessary information to make informed hiring decisions.
• Conducts pre-screens and coordinates and participates in interviews alongside hiring managers ensuring an excellent candidate experience.
• Conducts reference checks and extends offers to successful candidates.
• Works with HR Advisors to ensure appropriate hand-off and employee orientation/onboarding. 
• Responsible for tracking and maintaining accurate and up-to-date postings, information and reports within the Association’s applicant tracking system and other HR systems.
• Leads and/or contributes to People and Culture program development delivery in the areas of talent acquisition and onboarding.
• Collaborates with People and Culture colleagues on various initiatives and process improvements.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience working in a corporate environment, including 2 years in a recruitment-focused role providing full-cycle hands on talent acquisition services.
• Experience developing recruitment campaigns and strategies, including LinkedIn and other social media vehicles.
• Experience working with an application tracking system (e.g., Jobvite)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or a related field of study (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Experience in a healthcare related industry is an asset.
• Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation an asset.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Verbal and written proficiency in both official languages (English and French) is required.
• Strong client focus and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to develop and nurture positive working relationships.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision making skills.
• Ability to identify new and creative ways to source candidates.
• Ability to remain professional and highly organized while attending to multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and diplomacy.
• Proven ability to proactively work with hiring managers to drive the recruitment process.
• Knowledge of common human resources practices, employment laws and/or government compliance regulations that affect recruitment.

POSTING DETAILS

• Job type: Regular full time opportunity
• Salary range: $70,305 to $98,427 – this role is classified as level 8
• Location: Hybrid - Primary Remote Job. You can work from a home-based office the majority of time, with regular on-site presence at the CMPA office (up to 1-2 days per week). If you prefer to work in an office setting as your primary workspace, you can choose to work out of the CMPA’s office located in Ottawa, Ontario near the beautiful Dow’s Lake.
• The CMPA has recently implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy: Please refer to the CMPA careers page for more details.
• To apply, please click here: https://app.jobvite.com/j?cj=ovH4kfwk&s=HRPA