Bilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist

Definity; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 59,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Company share ownership program

Incentive plans

Pension and RRSP contributions

Volunteer days and matching donations

Tuition assistance

Inclusion programs for staff

Wellness programs

Product and service discounts

Job summary

Definity is seeking a bilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist to recruit across the business and advise hiring leaders. You will deliver full-cycle recruitment, create proactive sourcing strategies, and build diverse talent pipelines to meet hiring needs.

In this hybrid role, you will partner with leaders, attract top talents via social media, and ensure a strong candidate experience while aligning with Definity’s culture and growth goals.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in French/English required.
• University degree or college diploma in a related program.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in talent acquisition with proactive sourcing programs.
• Strong ability to influence and partner with hiring leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment across multiple roles.
• Develop and deploy proactive sourcing strategies to build pipelines.
• Perform behavioral interviews and guide hiring managers through selections.
• Leverage social media and recruiting tools to attract top talent.
• Act as an employer brand ambassador and participate in industry networking.

Skills

Bilingual (French/English)

Full-cycle recruitment

Stakeholder management

Creative sourcing

Strong interviewing

Education

University degree or college diploma

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Social media recruiting tools

Job description

The Opportunity

At Definity, our Talent Acquisition team is critical to driving the company’s growth by attracting and hiring top talent. As a Bilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will recruit for a variety of roles across the business and act as a trusted Talent Advisor to hiring leaders. We’re looking for someone who combines strong recruitment expertise with business acumen, delivers an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience, and relentless in finding the best talent to help shape Definity’s future.

Job Description

The Opportunity

At Definity, our Talent Acquisition team is critical to driving the company’s growth by attracting and hiring top talent. As a Bilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will recruit for a variety of roles across the business and act as a trusted Talent Advisor to hiring leaders. We’re looking for someone who combines strong recruitment expertise with business acumen, delivers an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience, and relentless in finding the best talent to help shape Definity’s future.

What To Expect

• As a natural hunter of talent, you will work with hiring leaders to deliver full cycle recruitment including developing and deploying proactive sourcing and selection strategies to ensure Definity is hiring the best talent based on knowledge, skills, experiences, and alignment to our culture.
• In collaboration with hiring leaders, you will use your creativity to come up with multi-pronged sourcing strategies to meet hiring needs.
• You will use behavioral interviewing techniques and expertise to provide support and counsel to hiring managers throughout the selection process.
• With your understanding of how to leverage social media and recruiting tools, you will attract talent from a direct sourcing perspective and build talent pipelines.
• The employment brand ambassador in you will lead you to identify & participate in industry networking activities to ensure a robust talent pipeline at all times.
• Continuously look to improve the end-to-end talent acquisition process with speed to hire, quality of hire, pipeline management client management.
• Dedication to building diverse teams. You understand that a diverse team outperforms a homogeneous one, and that it takes active work to build a diverse pool of candidates. You have a history of helping your team members prioritize diverse representation through their work.

What You Bring

• Bilingual in French/English is required.
• University degree or college diploma in a related program.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in talent acquisition specifically in developing and executing proactive sourcing strategies and recruitment programs.
• Innovative mindset, bold thinking and a creative approach to sourcing talent is a must. Inquisitive and research orientated.
• Proven ability to develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies that build the candidate pipeline and guide the recruitment process to closure.
• Demonstrated ability to establish credibility, collaborate with and influence hiring leaders while building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and candidates.
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills to present alternative solutions and minimize high-risk situations.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Salary Range : $59,300 - $109, 200

About Us

Actual salary for the role may vary depending on work location of the successful candidate and other factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, working conditions and the local labour market.

This position is being posted to fill an existing vacancy.

What’s in it for you?

• Hybrid work schedule for most roles
• Company share ownership program
• Incentive Program - Eligible employees may participate in various incentive plans which are paid out at the discretion of the company and subject to individual and company performance.
• Pension and savings programs, with company-matched RRSP contributions
• Paid volunteer days and company matching on charitable donations
• Educational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off to study for exams
• Focus on inclusion with employee groups, support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, access to programs for working parents
• Wellness and recognition programs
• Discounts on products and services

Go ahead and expect a lot — you deserve it.

It’s better here — but don’t take our word for it. Definity was named by Great Place to Work® as one of the Best Workplaces™ in Canada for women, for youth, and for inclusion.

Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting [e-mail].

As part of Definity’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that our work, meetings, and travel take place on the lands now known as Canada, and recognize the enduring presence, wisdom, and stewardship of the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples who have long cared for these lands.

Background checks

This role requires successful clearance of background checks (including criminal checks and leadership references).

About The Team

Definity is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. Our ambition is to be one of Canada’s leading and innovative property and casualty insurers. We can’t do that without our people, so we embrace and encourage a culture that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.

We offer a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with. Bring your true self and be a part of our journey. It’s better here.