Manager, Talent Acquisition

Paladin Security; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Paladin Security is seeking a Manager, Talent Acquisition to lead a busy regional team responsible for high-volume recruitment of security professionals and salaried office roles in the Metro Vancouver area. You will manage a recruiters' team, budgets, and sourcing strategies to ensure a strong, diverse pipeline.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on recruitment leadership, people management, and a data-driven approach to decision making to drive KPI targets and an outstanding candidate experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience, including sourcing and full-cycle recruitment for professional roles.
• Experience leading a team of recruiters in a high-volume recruitment environment.
• Experience recruiting in security or a similar service-based industry is an asset.
• Data-driven approach to decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Talent Acquisition Coordinators and Specialists focused on high-volume recruitment.
• Partner with hiring managers to forecast needs and align priorities using data and trends.
• Manage the regional talent acquisition budget and resources, including job boards and tools.
• Own full-cycle recruitment for salaried, office-based roles such as Finance, IT, and Marketing.
• Drive proactive sourcing, diversity, and inclusive recruiting pipelines.
• Continuously improve processes, tools, and candidate experience.

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven decision making

Stakeholder management

High-volume recruitment

People management

Education

Post-secondary education in HR, business administration, or relevant field

Job description

Manager, Talent Acquisition(People and Culture)

Our Talent Acquisition team is responsible for high-volume hiring of Security Officers in a variety of sites and industries throughout the Metro Vancouver area. As the Manager for the team, you will be responsible for overseeing a team of recruiters, managing the talent acquisition budget and resources, and driving proactive sourcing strategies to ensure a strong, diverse pipeline of talent, in addition to owning the full-cycle recruitment for all salaried office roles within the region.

Our ideal candidate brings a balance of hands-on high-volume and professional recruitment expertise, people leadership, and data-driven decision making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, develop, and support a team of Talent Acquisition Coordinators and Specialists focused on high-volume recruitment and selection of hourly field staff
• Partner closely with hiring managers and regional leaders to align recruitment priorities by addressing key talent gaps and shortages, and forecasting hiring needs using historical data, industry trends, and potential contract growth
• Adjust resources to meet changing operational demands
• Set hiring targets, KPIs, and timelines aligned with business needs, and ensure the successful achievement of these through structured goal setting, regular check-ins, and results tracking
• Conduct full cycle recruitment for salaried, office-based roles, including corporate and professional positions such as Finance, IT, and Marketing
• Support and coach recruiters in building, maintaining, and continuously strengthening talent pipelines and sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill roles, and scaling new pipelines including outreach to passive candidates, underrepresented communities, and non-traditional talent pools
• Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team, Marketing, and other internal stakeholders to execute effective and strategic initiatives to support the attraction and retention of high-volume and niche talent
• Analyze and apply recruitment data provided by the team to drive effective, data-informed hiring decisions
• Manage the regional talent acquisition budget, including job boards, advertising, and other tools, optimizing spending and ensuring a strong return on investment
• Continuously improve our processes, tools, and workflows to support efficiency, best practices, and a best-in-class candidate experience
• Ensure consistent, equitable, and compliant recruitment practices across the region
• Proactively guide and coach internal stakeholders through the hiring process, interview techniques, and best practices
• Step in as a hands-on recruiter during peak hiring periods as needed
• Other duties as required to meet operational needs

What Success Looks Like

• Effective and engaged recruitment team delivering consistent results on high-volume hiring targets
• Reduced time-to-fill, improved candidate quality, and strong hiring manager satisfaction across the region
• Effective use of budget and resources with measurable ROI
• Sustainable, diverse talent pipelines supporting long-term growth

Requirements:

• 5+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience, including experience sourcing and full-cycle recruitment for professional roles
• Experience leading a team of recruiters in a high-volume recruitment environment
• Experience recruiting in security or a similar service-based industry is an asset
• Post-secondary education in human resources, business administration, or relevant field
• Data-driven approach to decision making
• Demonstrated ability to build strong business relationships across various audiences with diplomacy, tact, and confidentiality
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive work ethic and ability to think outside the box
• Strong organizational and time management skills, and the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced work environment

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 0830-1700hrs

Work Location:

Burnaby (Head Office)

Contract Term:

October 2026 - December 2027

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Additional Information / Benefits

Paladin Security: Great Place To Work Certified™ 2026 – Making the World a Safer and Friendlier Place because we CARE !
The Paladin Difference starts with our people; we're the best because we hire the best. We believe in promoting from within, respecting people and their differences, providing high quality service and always having fun! If you think you have what it takes to join our team, we want to meet you!

Paladin Security has a diverse workforce and we believe in and are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. Paladin Security is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities through the interview process and while employed. If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.