Bilingual Talent Acquisition Manager

CB Canada; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking a Bilingual Talent Acquisition Manager to drive innovative recruitment strategies and manage talent acquisition initiatives. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders, optimizing hiring strategies, and ensuring a premium candidate experience. Ideal candidates will have a university degree and extensive experience in recruitment.

Benefits

Work-life balance initiatives

Mental health workshops

Qualifications

• 7+ years in recruitment, workforce planning, and talent programs.
• Outstanding professional written, verbal, and presentation skills in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage day-to-day recruitment activity across multiple provinces.
• Implement a structured assessment and selection process.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management skills

Creative problem-solving skills

Education

University degree in a related field

Tools

MS Office

ATS

HRIS

Job description

At Canadian Premier, everything we do is driven by our genuine desire to build connections with our customers – listening, reflecting, responding – and being there for them during the most trying times of their lives. To be the best at what we do, we look for compassionate, creative people who work efficiently, aren't afraid to make decisions, and are driven to understand how their role fits into our vision; to be the innovative insurer trusted by families to provide financial protection through partners who care.

For more than 60 years, Canadian Premier has been committed to providing financial security to Canadians and their families in the face of uncertainties, insuring over two million customers coast-to-coast. Every day at Canadian Premier means a day spent helping Canadians and their families build secure tomorrows.

Headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, with an office in Burnaby, British Columbia, we are a wholly owned and independently operated subsidiary of Securian Financial, a Fortune 500 company.

Who we need

Reporting to, and working in partnership with, the Director, Human Resources, we are looking for a Bilingual Talent Acquisition Manager. You will contribute to and execute the strategy for innovative talent acquisition, development, and management initiatives. You will work closely with all stakeholders to understand the needs of the business - and proactively meet those needs through effective workforce planning. You will collaborate with your HR colleagues, peers, and our external recruitment partner to identify and attract great talent and ultimately deliver the best client and candidate experience.

As we scale and grow significantly in coming months, this is an exceptional opportunity for a resourceful partner and experienced recruiter who wants to take their career to the next level; someone who enjoys a challenge, appreciates diversity in their work, and can build and strengthen talent strategies.

What's in it for you

Ownership. You want to bring your knowledge to take ownership of talent attraction, selection and new hire development at a growing national company. You are passionate about every aspect of Talent Acquisition. This is a genuine opportunity to shine, bring your expertise, contribute to our people strategy, and implement your ideas.

Influence. Finding quality talent in a timely manner is critical to providing Canadians with the customer-focused service they need and expect from their insurance provider. Your work will directly impact our ability to serve our clients, meet their needs, and our overall business objectives to continue our great work across the country.

Career development. We're growing our teams across the business and expanding our organization. With that growth will come the opportunity to try new things and express interest in gaining exposure and taking the lead on initiatives including onboarding, employment branding, talent analytics, learning and development, or owning a more significant piece of the strategy.

What you will focus on

Oversee and manage day-to-day recruitment activity across multiple provinces, reporting and actively driving talent acquisition strategies for senior, complex and specialized roles. You will :

• Collaborate. Work with the management team to ensure alignment of talent needs and short- and long-term corporate goals. Partner with internal and external teams to optimize hiring strategy and spend, and implement talent acquisition and employment branding strategies.
• Optimize. Ensure talent acquisition tools, templates, and frameworks are in place and regularly reviewed, focusing on client and candidate experience. Leverage technology to streamline and execute recruitment strategies effectively.
• Guide hiring managers and HR colleagues, leveraging data and market intel.
• Implement a structured assessment and selection process to ensure hiring managers and interviewers are prepared to engage and evaluate candidates effectively.
• Analyze talent acquisition metrics, including budgets, historical benchmarks and key performance indicators, to introduce efficiencies.
• Recruit. Manage technical and non-technical recruitment initiatives, including hiring manager intake sessions, collaborating with RPO and vendors, scheduling and participating in interviews, feedback solicitation, recommendations, and candidate communication. Develop a strong network and build candidate pipelines within target markets and for niche roles within the company. Manage onboarding frameworks to deliver a premium integration experience; measure and report on new hire engagement, share trends and recommend actions.
• Champion. Be a brand ambassador for Canadian Premier and educate candidates on the culture, career growth, benefits, and advantages of working for the company. Promote talent acquisition initiatives that leverage diversity and support an inclusive and engaged culture.

What you bring

• The passion. Deep commitment to a career in Talent Acquisition and Human Resources, from strategy to onboarding and retention.
• The education and experience. A university degree in a related field and 7+ years in recruitment, workforce planning, and talent programs, including building and executing end-to-end recruitment processes and strategies. Proficiency in MS Office, ATS, and HRIS.
• The project management skills. Experience supporting broader initiatives and Talent programs, with creative problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• The interpersonal skills. Outstanding professional written, verbal, and presentation skills in English and French. Ability to build trusting relationships and work confidently with stakeholders at all levels.

When you're a Canadian Premier employee, you're part of a high-performing, family-oriented organization that values growth, collaboration, and respect. We support work-life balance with initiatives like virtual town halls, online coffees, mental health workshops, and employee appreciation packages.

If you meet most of the qualifications and are interested, we encourage you to submit an application. Apply now.

Canadian Premier is committed to a barrier-free environment and will provide accommodations upon request during the recruitment process. Please contact [e-mail] for assistance.