Talent Acquisition Advisor

Loblaw Companies Limited; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Canada seeks a Talent Acquisition Advisor to manage the full-cycle recruitment for senior-level positions. You will partner with hiring managers to develop effective recruitment strategies, mentor junior team members, and utilize analytics to track recruitment metrics. Ideal candidates must have extensive recruitment experience, efficient sourcing techniques, and strong communication abilities. This role offers a chance to impact Canadian retail positively.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Flexibility

Progressive careers

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in corporate or agency recruitment.
• Understanding of sourcing techniques and recruitment methods.
• Ability to manage multiple vacancies simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment for strategic positions.
• Develop sourcing strategies to attract top talent.
• Utilize data to track recruitment metrics.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Sourcing techniques

Advisory skills

Conflict resolution

Strong communication skills

Job description

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

The Impact You’ll Make:

As a Talent Acquisition Advisor, you will be responsible for managing the full-cycle recruitment process for senior-level, specialized, strategic, and hard-to-fill positions. You will act as a strategic partner to hiring teams and leadership stakeholders to provide expert guidance and recommendations on talent strategies and hiring processes. In this role, you will continually partner with hiring teams to develop and implement recruitment strategies and methodologies which meet the business needs to fill open positions effectively, through sourcing and selecting top talent.

What You'll Do:

Strategic Recruitment & Relationship Management:

• Partner with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to understand hiring needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers, acting as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to junior team members
• Stay abreast of industry best practices, trends, and innovative recruiting techniques.

Full-Cycle Recruitment:

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for senior-level, specialized, strategic, and hard-to-fill positions, from attracting through to onboarding
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to identify and attract top talent, utilizing a variety of channels including direct sourcing, networking, employee referrals, and online platforms.

Data-Driven Approach:

• Utilize data and analytics to track key recruitment metrics, measure the effectiveness of recruiting efforts, and identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and maintain talent pipelines for future hiring needs, focusing on building relationships with high‑potential candidates.
• Proactively identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the talent acquisition function.
• Applies market and analytics knowledge (e.g. what to track, how to track & provides insights and recommendations to stakeholders).

Employer Branding & Marketing:

• Partner with the employer branding team to develop and execute targeted recruitment marketing campaigns.
• Manage social media presence and engage with potential candidates online.
• Create compelling job postings and employer branding materials that attract top talent.

What You’ll Bring:

• Extensive and relevant experience in recruitment within a corporate and / or agency environment supporting strategic, specialized, or technical teams
• Strong understanding of “leading market” sourcing and recruitment techniques and methods; effective at identifying and sourcing passive candidates; strong direct sourcing. Familiarity with Boolean search strings.
• Ability to effectively manage technical and/or strategic portfolios consisting of 12‑15+ vacancies/requisitions at one time
• Well developed advisory skills, effective influencing, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to pay close attention to details and maintain accurate records
• Tactful and diplomatic; demonstrates discretion and business acumen; able to work with diverse personalities and work styles
• Proficient at prioritizing tasks and multiple priorities
• Strong communication skills and effective negotiation skills

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision‑making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long‑standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note

Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.