Specialist, Talent Acquisition (Ottawa or Montreal)

CMHC; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 84,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing organization in Canada is seeking a temporary Talent Acquisition Specialist for a 13-month role. The specialist will collaborate with managers on recruitment strategies and lead the entire hiring process. Ideal candidates should have at least seven years of recruitment experience in Information Technologies, a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and bilingual communication skills in English and French. They will contribute to meaningful initiatives at CMHC while enjoying a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Accrued vacation

Annual individual performance bonus

Group insurance coverage

Support for personal growth

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• 7 years of recruitment experience managing high-volume requisitions in Information Technologies.
• Strong experience using advanced sourcing techniques and recruitment platforms.
• Bilingual with strong communication skills in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers to understand hiring needs.
• Coach managers on interviewing and selection best practices.
• Lead the recruitment lifecycle for talent acquisition.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Bilingual communication

Proficient in ATS

Understanding of Canadian laws

Social media proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or related field

Tools

SuccessFactors ATS

Job description

Position Details

Position Status: Temporary Full Time

Position Type: Hybrid

Office Location: Ottawa (ON); Montreal (QC)

Travel Requirement: Limited

Language Designation: Bilingual

Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): CBC

Security Requirement: Reliability Status

Salary: Our salaries generally range from $84 699,11$to $105 873,89$and are based on qualifications and experience.

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. We have flexibility, in how, when, and where we work, within the boundaries of the business needs and the nature of your role. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a contract employee:

• Accrued vacation.
• Annual individual performance bonus.
• Group insurance coverage to support your well-being from day one.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.

About the role

Join the Talent Acquisition Team under the direction of Julie Dusablon, where you will play a key role in attracting top talent to ensure that CMHC has the right people in the right position at the right time to effectively implement the Corporation's strategy. As a trusted Talent Acquisition Specialist and subject matter expert, you will provide strategic and tactical advice, services, and support to internal stakeholders. In this role, you will equally lead the full recruitment lifecycle and leverage your market expertise to make impactful hiring decisions.

This is a temporary position of 13 months.

What you’ll do

• Partner with Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners to understand business needs and role requirements.
• Determine sourcing and attraction strategies to fill positions in accordance with the established talent acquisition metrics and service level agreements.
• Coach, train, and assist Hiring Managers on appropriate interviewing techniques, applicant selection, salary negotiation and other topics related to Talent Acquisition best practices.
• Leverage a variety of sourcing methods (including data mining, resume database searches, LinkedIn Recruiter License, etc.) to source and attract diverse & top talent for CMHC.
• Evaluate candidates against minimum requirements by assessing behavioral competencies, past experiences, educational background, salary expectations, etc.
• Contribute to special projects related to continuous improvement initiatives in Talent Acquisition.

What you should have

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or a related field such as Psychology, Business Administration or Industrial Relations.
• Seven (7) years of recruitment experience managing high-volume of requisitions in Information Technologies (IT).
• Strong experience using social media, recruitment platforms or softwares ATS database, websites, Boolean searches and advanced sourcing techniques.
• Knowledge of Canadian applicable laws, policies and best practices related to talent acquisition.
• Experience using an ATS (SuccessFactors is preferred).
• Bilingual with strong interpersonal and communication skills in both official languages (French and English).

Posting closing date: January 16, 2026 @ 11:59 pm EDT.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion

What happens after you apply

We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. Learn more about our hiring process. If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we're always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!