Bilingual Talent Acquisition Manager

CB Canada; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A national insurance provider is seeking a Bilingual Talent Acquisition Manager in Montreal to manage recruitment strategies and enhance talent acquisition initiatives. The ideal candidate is passionate about HR, has over 7 years of experience, and possesses strong bilingual communication skills. Responsibilities include optimizing recruitment tools and collaborating with teams to align talent needs with corporate goals. This role offers significant career growth in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Healthy work-life balance

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• 7+ years in recruitment, workforce planning, and talent programs.
• Experience coaching managers on hiring processes and onboarding.
• Direct experience implementing broader Talent programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day recruitment across multiple provinces.
• Optimize talent acquisition tools and frameworks.
• Analyze metrics to introduce efficiencies.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Bilingual (English and French)

Education

University degree in a related field

Tools

MS Office

ATS

HRIS

Job description

Who we are

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. You will work with the management team to ensure alignment of talent needs and short- and long-term corporate goals. You will partner with internal and external teams to optimize hiring strategy and spend, and implement talent acquisition and employment branding strategies.
• Optimize. You will ensure talent acquisition tools, templates, and frameworks are in place and regularly reviewed, focusing on client and candidate experience. You will :

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. You will 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. You will develop a strong network and build candidate pipelines within target markets and for niche roles within the company. You will manage onboarding frameworks to deliver a premium integration experience; measure and report on new hire engagement, share trends and recommend actions.

Champion. You will be a brand ambassador for Canadian Premier and educate candidates on the culture, career growth, benefits, and advantages of working for the company. You will promote talent acquisition initiatives that leverage diversity and differences, supporting an inclusive and engaged culture.

What you bring

The passion. You are deeply committed to a career in Talent Acquisition and Human Resources, from strategy to brand and onboarding to retention.

The education and experience. You have a university degree in a related field combined with 7+ years in recruitment, workforce planning, and talent programs, including building and executing end-to-end recruitment processes and strategies. You have experience coaching managers on hiring processes, interviews and assessments, as well as onboarding. You are highly proficient in MS Office, an ATS, and an HRIS.

The project management skills. You have direct experience implementing and supporting broader initiatives and Talent programs, such as competency models and assessment tools. You are a creative problem solver, able to balance and change priorities, anticipate and respond to issues, and manage details. Your focus is on accomplishing every milestone, following processes and proactively resolving or circumventing issues.

The interpersonal skills. You have outstanding professional written, verbal, and presentation skills in English and French. You ask intelligent questions to obtain information, identify root causes, and determine solutions. You can form trusting relationships within and across teams and confidently work with any level of stakeholder. You have a genuine interest in understanding others, hearing their perspectives, and addressing their concerns.

Why join?

When you're a Canadian Premier employee, you're part of a high-performing, collaborative family. We see your potential from day one, challenging you to grow your strengths and create a meaningful career. We support our employees both at work and outside of it, promoting a healthy work-life balance and an inclusive, respectful environment. We continue to foster an entrepreneurial spirit and a family-focused culture, emphasizing open communication, accountability, curiosity, and celebration of our collective successes.

We offer opportunities for career growth, leadership, and meaningful contributions to helping Canadians build secure futures. If you meet most of the qualifications and are interested, we encourage you to apply now.

Canadian Premier is committed to accessibility and will provide accommodations upon request for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process. Please contact [e-mail] for assistance.