Senior advisor campus recruitment

National Bank of Canada; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Employee share ownership plan

Volunteer/community initiatives

Telemedicine service

Job summary

National Bank of Canada is seeking a Senior Advisor, Campus Recruitment – Commercial Banking to lead national campus recruitment strategy and partnerships with universities across Canada. You will attract interns and emerging talent, partner with hiring managers and HR, and drive the candidate experience from attraction to offer.

The role covers Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, and Edmonton, requiring strong relationship-building, stakeholder management, and data-driven programs to attract top

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business with 7+ years in campus recruitment.
• Experience attracting interns and emerging talent across Canada.
• Strong relationships with universities and student groups.
• Excellent communication and project-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the national campus recruitment strategy for Commercial Banking aligned with business priorities.
• Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and needs to drive talent attraction initiatives.
• Monitor KPIs to optimize recruitment events, channels and hiring efforts.
• Represent National Bank at university events, career fairs and student conferences.
• Conduct candidate pre-screening, lead initial interviews, and recommend best-fit candidates.
• Coordinate all stages of campus recruitment from attraction to hire.
• Build a pipeline of student talent for current and future workforce needs.
• Develop strategic university partnerships to enhance visibility and acquisition.
• Deliver a distinctive candidate experience from posting to offer.
• Gather feedback to improve intern programs and act as coach to junior staff.

Skills

Campus recruitment

Stakeholder management

Interviewing

Relationship building

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

7+ years experience

Tools

Applicant tracking systems

MS Office

Job description

Attendance: Hybrid
Employment Category: Senior Professional
Type of Contract: Permanent

This position could be based in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton or Toronto

As a Senior Advisor, Campus Recruitment – Commercial Banking at National Bank, you will play a key role in the development and execution of the sector’s campus recruitment strategy. Responsible for attracting and hiring interns and emerging talent across Canada, you will build strong relationships with universities, student associations, and students.

In this role, you will work closely with hiring managers, HR partners, and various internal stakeholders to attract, assess, and recruit top talent. You will also contribute to enhancing the intern experience and evolving our campus recruitment practices. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the future talent pipeline and growth of the Commercial Banking sector.

Your role

• Lead the national campus recruitment strategy for the Commercial Banking sector, aligned with business priorities.
• Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and business needs to recommend innovative talent attraction initiatives.
• Monitor key performance indicators to optimize recruitment events, channels, and overall hiring efforts.
• Represent National Bank at university events, career fairs, student conferences, and networking activities to strengthen our employer brand and campus presence.
• Conduct candidate pre-screening based on established criteria, lead initial interviews, and recommend candidates who best align with business needs.
• Coordinate and support all stages of the campus recruitment process, from attraction through hiring.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of student talent to support current and future workforce needs within Commercial Banking.
• Contribute to the development of strategic university partnerships to enhance National Bank’s visibility and long-term talent acquisition efforts.
• Deliver a distinctive and engaging candidate experience from job posting through offer acceptance.
• Help improve the intern experience by gathering feedback from students and managers and recommending enhancements.
• Act as a coach and resource person for junior team members and the student community.

Your team

This position may be based in Toronto, Vancouver, or Calgary and is part of the Commercial Banking Business Strategy team. Reporting to the Director, Talent Acquisition – Commercial Banking, you will contribute to the success of our national talent attraction strategy by supporting campus recruitment activities, events, and selection processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field, with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in campus recruitment, talent acquisition, or partnership development.
• Experience screening, assessing, and recommending candidates in a high-volume recruitment environment.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
• Strong strategic thinking, organization, and adaptability.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams).
• Knowledge of commercial banking or financial services is considered an asset.

Your benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family such as:

• Health and wellness program, including many options
• Flexible group insurance
• Generous pension plan
• Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Employee and family assistance program
• Preferential banking services
• Involvement in community initiatives
• Telemedicine service
• Virtual sleep clinic

We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.

Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We value employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged.

Making a bold move in a people-first environment

We’re a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on people’s lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to our commitments. We aim, wherever possible, to provide a barrier-free and accessible environment to all employees.

We strive to provide accessibility measures throughout the recruitment process within the limits of our available resources. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during our initial conversations. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

Join us!

Additional required languages: English
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