Senior Consultant, Talent Acquisition

Scotiabank; Canada; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto seeks an experienced Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant to drive the end-to-end recruitment process for complex roles. You will manage candidate relationships, advise hiring managers, and ensure compliance with recruitment policies. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of recruitment experience, effective communication skills, and a proactive approach to business needs. This role offers the opportunity to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of progressive recruitment experience.
• Experience working across aligned business functions and geographies.
• Ability to connect big picture to team and individual contributions.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end recruitment for complex and specialized roles.
• Champion a customer-focused culture to deepen client relationships.
• Manage complex compensation negotiations with candidates.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Sourcing for complex roles

Behavioral interviewing techniques

Proactive in anticipating business needs

Decision-making capacity

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

Job description

Requisition ID: #

Join a purpose-driven, winning team committed to results within an inclusive and high-performing culture.

The Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant contributes to the success of the Talent Solutions team in Canada by executing specific goals, plans, and initiatives aligned with the team’s business strategies and objectives. Ensures all activities comply with regulations, policies, and procedures.

In this role, you will:

1. Champion a customer-focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems, and knowledge.
2. Drive end-to-end recruitment for complex and specialized roles, including intake sessions with hiring managers, communication with candidates, interviews, assessments, offer management, negotiation, and exception decisions on salary and benefits.
3. Support more complex business lines, working with executives and senior leaders, recruiting for senior, complex, and specialized roles.
4. Manage complex compensation negotiations with candidates, engaging Total Rewards as needed.
5. Lead the candidate’s talent journey, acting as a point of contact and building influential relationships during the selection process.
6. Partner with hiring managers and senior leaders to advise on hiring decisions and successfully onboard new hires.
7. Collaborate with Talent Acquisition team members to develop a strong candidate pipeline, attract top talent, and ensure a smooth candidate experience.
8. Proactively source candidates through various channels for critical, difficult-to-fill, and complex roles.
9. Review pre-employment screening results and provide recommendations for hiring decisions.
10. Monitor industry and labour market developments to bring trends and best practices into the Bank, escalating issues as needed.
11. Consider the Bank’s risk appetite and culture in daily activities and decisions.
12. Ensure effective operations and compliance with risk management, regulatory, AML/ATF, and conduct guidelines.
13. Foster a high-performance environment, implementing strategies to attract, retain, develop, and motivate the team while promoting inclusivity; communicate vision and values, and manage succession planning.

Qualifications include:

• 3-5 years of progressive recruitment experience
• Effective communication skills for engaging leaders at all levels
• Experience sourcing for complex roles
• Experience working across aligned business functions and geographies
• Expertise in behavioral interviewing techniques
• Ability to connect big picture to team and individual contributions
• Ability to identify and develop strengths in others
• Proactive in anticipating business needs and providing innovative solutions
• Encourages exploration of new ideas and resilience after setbacks
• Sense of urgency with high decision-making capacity
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (asset)
• Post-secondary degree or diploma preferred

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Scotiabank is committed to diversity and inclusion. If accommodations are needed during the recruitment process, please inform our Recruitment team.

Candidates must apply online. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.