Senior Associate

Brookfield Properties; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate firm is seeking a Senior Associate for Talent Acquisition in Toronto. You will lead full-cycle recruitment across the U.S. and Canada, ensuring the development of high-performing teams. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, 3-5 years in recruitment, and is proficient with applicant tracking systems such as Workday. You will manage the onboarding process and collaborate with HR business partners to meet hiring needs, contributing to a dynamic workplace culture while delivering an exceptional candidate experience.

Benefits

401K matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid maternity leave

Employee referral program

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in recruitment.
• Hands-on experience with applicant tracking systems.
• Strong knowledge of recruiting best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for U.S. and Canadian divisions.
• Partner with HR to develop position profiles.
• Manage pre-onboarding and onboarding processes.
• Present qualified candidates to hiring managers.

Skills

Recruitment process management

Sourcing through LinkedIn

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service mindset

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday (ATS)

Job description

Location

Brookfield Place - 181 Bay Street

Job Description

We Are Brookfield Properties:

At Brookfield Properties, our people are the foundation of our success.

The Brookfield Properties Corporate team brings together subject matter experts who lead with confidence, adaptability, and resourcefulness. The corporate group works across all sectors of Brookfield’s real estate business – including housing, logistics, hospitality, office, and retail – collaborating with our best-in-class asset managers.

Efficiency is at the core of what we do. We seek to simplify, standardize, automate, and optimize—creating smarter solutions and maximizing value across every facet of Brookfield’s business. When you join the Brookfield Properties Corporate team, you become part of a high-performing, collaborative environment where innovation and impact thrive.

We are seeking a Senior Associate, Talent Acquisition to join the Brookfield Properties Corporate Division in Toronto. In this role, you will play a key role in building and developing high performing teams across the U.S. and Canada. Aside from managing a full life cycle of recruitment, you will also be responsible for managing talent acquisition projects and strategy. This role works across Brookfield Properties Corporate, Hospitality, Logistics and Office divisions

If you are committed to excellence and ready to contribute to a dynamic culture, we would love to meet you.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for Brookfield Properties’ U.S. and Canadian divisions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, coordinating manager interviews, soliciting feedback, offer negotiation, and onboarding.
• Partner closely with HR Business Partners and Hiring Managers to develop position profiles and understand hiring needs.
• Manage pre‑onboarding and onboarding processes to ensure a seamless new hire experience.
• Present qualified candidates to hiring managers and facilitate timely feedback.
• Apply proactive sourcing strategies, including headhunting and direct outreach.
• Maintain and update job postings in Workday (ATS) for accuracy and reporting.
• Post roles on external platforms such as LinkedIn, Indeed, and other relevant job boards.
• Represent the company at networking events, career fairs, professional associations, and technical schools.
• Drive efficient and effective recruitment processes for both internal and external hires.
• Support the Director with planning and execution of job fairs and recruitment events.
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives to enhance talent attraction.
• Assist with intern recruitment and support program‑related activities.
• Deliver a white‑glove candidate experience and provide exceptional service to internal stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with external recruitment agencies and partners.

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3–5 years of experience in recruitment.
• Hands‑on experience with applicant tracking systems; Workday preferred.
• Proficient in sourcing through LinkedIn, Indeed, and other major platforms.
• Strong knowledge of recruiting and talent acquisition best practices.
• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects and perform under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, especially regarding sensitive and confidential matters.
• Demonstrated initiative, ownership, and a customer‑service mindset.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• 1–2 years of agency recruitment experience is a plus.

Your Career @ Brookfield Properties:

At Brookfield Properties, your career progression is important to us. Our leadership teams are dedicated to your success as an employee, and we invest time into training and developing our people. We take pride in knowing that 70% of our employees have more than 5 years of tenure.

End your job search and find your career today, at Brookfield Properties.

Why Brookfield Properties?

We imagine, create, and operate on a foundation of values to build a better world, together. Brookfield Properties strives to create spaces where going to work never feels routine. As a Brookfield Properties employee, you will enjoy many benefits such as 401K matching, tuition reimbursement, summer Fridays, paid maternity leave and more. There is also a generous employee referral program because we want our existing team members to help us build a more diverse workplace through their networks.

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary Type: Exempt/Non‑exempt

Pay Frequency: Bi‑weekly

Medical & Pharmacy Coverage: Yes, under Brookfield Medical Plan

Dental Coverage: Yes, under Brookfield Medical Plan

Vision Coverage: Yes, under Brookfield Medical Plan

Retirement: 401(k)

Insurance: Employer‑paid life & short/long term disability

Brookfield Properties is an equal opportunity employer, and we foster an inviting, inclusive and collaborative environment.

We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Accordingly, we will accommodate the needs of all qualified applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

At Brookfield Properties, our success starts with our people. People like you. We develop, operate, and manage more than 1100 properties and 370 million square feet of real estate across the globe. It’s a feat that wouldn’t be possible without our team, a diverse group of creative visionaries and innovative experts who are relentless in pursuit of one goal: to ensure our buildings don’t simply meet the needs of our tenants, residents, and communities — but exceed them, every day.