Bilingual Senior Officer, Talent Acquisition (Montreal or Ottawa)

CMHC - SCHL; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian housing agency seeks a Talent Acquisition Partner to enhance its recruitment efforts. You'll lead the hiring process, ensuring top talent aligns with the organization’s strategic goals, with a focus on diversity and equity. This temporary role offers opportunities for professional growth within an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Annual individual performance bonus.

Group insurance coverage.

Support for personal and professional growth.

Inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of recruitment experience in financial institutions.
• Strong experience with sourcing methods and social media.
• Knowledge of Canadian laws and best practices related to talent acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Leverage sourcing methods to attract diverse talent.
• Evaluate candidates based on competencies and qualifications.
• Partner with hiring managers to determine role requirements.

Skills

Recruitment

Interpersonal Skills

Bilingualism

Communication

Sourcing Techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management

Related field (Psychology, Business Administration, Industrial Relations)

Tools

ATS Software (SuccessFactors preferred)

Job description

Travel Requirement : Limited

Language Skill Levels (Read / Write / Speak) : CBC

Security Requirement : Reliability Status

Salary : Our salaries generally range from $$71761.28to $$89701.60and are based on qualifications and experience.

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose : to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration , connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done.Our leadership style is guided by trust , where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s what you get when you’re a contract employee :

• Annual individual performance bonus.
• Group insurance coverage to support your well-being from day one.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.

About the role

Join the Talent Acquisition Team where you will play a key role in attracting top talent to ensure that CMHC has the right people in the right position at the right time to effectively implement the Corporation's strategy. As a trusted Talent Acquisition Partner and subject matter expert, you will provide strategic and tactical advice, services, and support to internal stakeholders. In this role, you will equally lead the full recruitment lifecycle and leverage your market expertise to make impactful hiring decisions.

This is a temporary position of 13 months duration.

What you’ll do :

• Partner with Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners to understand business needs and role requirements.
• Determine sourcing and attraction strategies to fill positions in accordance with the established talent acquisition metrics and service level agreements.
• Coach, train, and assist Hiring Managers on appropriate interviewing techniques, applicant selection, salary negotiation and other topics related to Talent Acquisition best practices.
• Leverage a variety of sourcing methods (including data mining, resume database searches, LinkedIn Recruiter License, etc.) to source and attract diverse & top talent for CMHC.
• Evaluate candidates against minimum requirements by assessing behavioral competencies, past experiences, educational background, salary expectations, etc.
• Contribute to special projects related to continuous improvement initiatives in Talent Acquisition.

What you should have :

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or a related field such as Psychology, Business Administration or Industrial Relations.
• A minimum of five (5) years of recruitment experience managing high-volume of requisitions in a financial institution.
• Experience recruiting IT and Financial roles.
• Strong experience using social media, recruitment platforms or softwares ATS database, websites, Boolean searches and advanced sourcing techniques.
• Knowledge of Canadian applicable laws, policies and best practices related to talent acquisition.
• Experience using an ATS (SuccessFactors is preferred).
• Bilingual with strong interpersonal and communication skills in both official languages (French and English).

Posting closing date : Note, the competition may remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion

What happens after you apply

We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. Learn more about our hiring process . If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we're always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!