Senior talent acquisition advisor

National Bank of Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness program

Flexible group insurance

Generous pension plan

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Employee and family assistance program

Preferential banking services

Community initiatives

Telemedicine

Job summary

National Bank of Canada in Toronto, within the Commercial Banking and Private Banking 1859 team, seeks a Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor to guide recruitment strategy, attract top talent, and support business growth.

You will lead full-cycle recruitment, partner with leaders, analyze labour markets, and focus on candidate experience and employer branding as part of a collaborative, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and significant experience in talent acquisition.
• Experience managing full-cycle recruitment mandates within a large or complex organization.
• Expertise in candidate assessment, competency-based interviewing, and talent evaluation methodologies.
• Knowledge of recruitment technologies, applicant tracking systems, and labour market trends.
• Experience advising business leaders and developing talent acquisition strategies that support organizational growth.
• Experience recruiting within financial services, commercial banking, wealth management, professional services, or a similar business environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise hiring managers and business leaders on talent acquisition strategies aligned with workforce and business objectives.
• Lead the full recruitment lifecycle, from intake discussions and sourcing strategies to candidate assessment, offer management, and onboarding support.
• Develop innovative attraction initiatives to identify, engage, and hire highly qualified professionals and leaders.
• Evaluate candidates through structured interviews and provide recommendations based on experience, competencies, and business needs.
• Analyze labour market trends, compensation data, and talent availability to support informed hiring decisions.
• Collaborate with human resources partners and key stakeholders to continuously improve recruitment practices, workforce planning initiatives, and employer branding efforts.

Skills

Artificial Intelligence

Cybersecurity

Diversity & Inclusion

Empathy

Initiative

Learning Agility

Resiliency

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

A career as a Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor in the Commercial Banking and Private Banking 1859 team at National Bank means acting as a strategic talent advisor who helps drive business growth by attracting, assessing, and hiring top talent. In this role, you will have a positive impact on the organization through your expertise in talent acquisition, recruitment strategy, candidate assessment, workforce planning, and market intelligence.

You will partner closely with business leaders across the GTA to understand talent priorities, identify future workforce needs, and develop effective recruitment strategies that support business success. Your ability to connect exceptional talent with meaningful career opportunities will contribute directly to the growth and performance of our teams.

Your role

• Advise hiring managers and business leaders on talent acquisition strategies aligned with workforce and business objectives.
• Lead the full recruitment lifecycle, from intake discussions and sourcing strategies to candidate assessment, offer management, and onboarding support.
• Develop innovative attraction initiatives to identify, engage, and hire highly qualified professionals and leaders.
• Evaluate candidates through structured interviews and provide recommendations based on experience, competencies, and business needs.
• Analyze labour market trends, compensation data, and talent availability to support informed hiring decisions.
• Collaborate with human resources partners and key stakeholders to continuously improve recruitment practices, workforce planning initiatives, and employer branding efforts.

Your team

You will be part of a dedicated Talent Acquisition team supporting the Commercial Banking and Private Banking 1859 sector. You will work closely with business leaders and HR partners to attract top talent and support the continued growth of the sector.

Our team stands out through its collaborative approach, strong market expertise, and commitment to delivering an exceptional experience for candidates and hiring managers.

The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalized training programs and development tools allow you to strengthen your expertise and grow your career within the organization.

Requirements

• Hold a bachelor's degree in a related field and significant experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, business development, or a comparable advisory role.
• Demonstrate experience managing full-cycle recruitment mandates within a large or complex organization.
• Possess expertise in candidate assessment, competency-based interviewing, and talent evaluation methodologies.
• Have strong knowledge of recruitment technologies, applicant tracking systems, and labour market trends.
• Demonstrate experience advising business leaders and developing talent acquisition strategies that support organizational growth.
• Have experience recruiting within financial services, commercial banking, wealth management, professional services, or a similar business environment.

This position is based in Toronto.

Languages

English

Reason to require this language

you will need to discuss frequently with our service providers or partners who speak a language other than French.

Required skills

Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Diversity & Inclusion, Empathy, Initiative, Learning Agility, Resiliency, Teamwork

Your benefits

• 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!