Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning Partner

Elexicon Energy Inc.; Ajax; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Elexicon Energy is seeking a Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning professional to lead full-cycle recruitment, build diverse pipelines, and partner with leaders to forecast staffing needs.

The role ensures compliant practices, onboarding, internal mobility, and data-driven decision making, supporting the company's strategy to empower communities and maintain service excellence in Ontario.

Qualifications

• University degree or college diploma in HR
• 2–3 years HR experience including recruitment and lifecycle management
• CHRP or CHRL designation is an asset
• HR experience in a unionized environment is an asset
• Knowledge of relevant legislation

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment activities, including job intake, sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and offer negotiation.
• Partner with business leaders to understand current and future talent needs and develop proactive workforce plans aligned to organizational priorities.
• Build and maintain diverse talent pipelines through strategic sourcing, networking, and employer branding initiatives.
• Represent Elexicon at career fairs, industry events, and community outreach initiatives to promote the organization as an employer of choice and build a strong external talent network.
• Monitor labour market trends and talent availability to inform recruitment strategies and workforce planning efforts.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define role requirements, success profiles, and effective selection strategies.
• Execute onboarding processes to ensure successful integration of new hires into the organization.
• Support internal mobility and succession planning initiatives by identifying and facilitating talent movement opportunities.
• Track, analyze, and report on key talent acquisition and workforce planning metrics to drive continuous improvement and inform strategic decisions.
• Ensure recruitment and workforce planning practices are compliant with applicable legislation, policies, and equity, diversity, and inclusion principles.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of talent acquisition strategies, programs, and tools that enhance organizational capability.
• Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to support talent attraction and workforce initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Full lifecycle recruitment

Employee onboarding/offboarding

Salary administration

HRIS / HRMS systems

Communication skills

Facilitation & presentation

Consulting & coaching

Negotiation

Relationship building

Analytical thinking

Education

HR degree or diploma

CHRP/CHRL designation asset

Tools

HRMS software

Job description

Elexicon Energy is the fourth-largest municipally owned electricity distributor in Ontario. Our mission is to provide our customers with reliable, affordable energy services and to continuously improve to meet their needs, while ensuring the needs of our shareholders are met through sustainable growth.
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?
At Elexicon Energy we believe in living and leading our values through our daily actions. Our people are passionate about what they do and are engaged in day-to-day operations, projects and initiatives to support Our Why of empowering the communities we serve and helping customers create the possibilities that energize their future. This is an exciting time to join our growing team as we develop the strategies and plans to support a new brand and vision for customer centricity and operational excellence!
As the fourth largest local distribution company in Ontario, Elexicon Energy proudly provides safe and reliable electricity to nearly 200,000 residential and business customers in Durham Region as well as Belleville, Brock, Gravenhurst and Port Hope. Our employees are hard working and take great pride in serving our customers and communities and are committed to building a strong Elexicon that is equipped to meet the demands of today and shape the opportunities of tomorrow.
This position reports to the Manager, Talent Management and People Experience and is focused on supporting Elexicon’s workforce strategy by leading talent acquisition and workforce planning initiatives. The role contributes to attracting, assessing, and securing top talent while helping design and implement workforce plans that align with Elexicon’s strategy, vision, and mission, ensuring the organization has the right people in the right roles to meet current and future business needs.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead full-cycle recruitment activities, including job intake, sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and offer negotiation, ensuring a high-quality candidate experience.
• Partner with business leaders to understand current and future talent needs and develop proactive workforce plans aligned to organizational priorities.
• Build and maintain diverse talent pipelines through strategic sourcing, networking, and employer branding initiatives.
• Represent Elexicon at career fairs, industry events, and community outreach initiatives to promote the organization as an employer of choice and build a strong external talent network.
• Analyze workforce data and hiring trends to provide insights and recommendations that inform workforce planning and decision-making.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define role requirements, success profiles, and effective selection strategies.
• Execute onboarding processes to ensure successful integration of new hires into the organization.
• Support internal mobility and succession planning initiatives by identifying and facilitating talent movement opportunities.
• Monitor labour market trends and talent availability to inform recruitment strategies and workforce planning efforts.
• Track, analyze, and report on key talent acquisition and workforce planning metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, quality of hire, source effectiveness, and vacancy rates) to drive continuous improvement and inform strategic decisions.
• Ensure recruitment and workforce planning practices are compliant with applicable legislation, policies, and equity, diversity, and inclusion principles.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of talent acquisition strategies, programs, and tools that enhance organizational capability.
• Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to support talent attraction and workforce initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation.
• Comfortable with providing HR advice and guidance to stakeholders.
• Experience in full lifecycle recruitment, employee onboarding/offboarding, salary administration, compensation programming, and employee and labour relations.
• Demonstrated experience with HRMS applications, including recruiting and employee life-cycle management programs/systems
• Strong written and verbal communication, facilitation, presentation, consulting and coaching skills.
• Pragmatic problem-solving skills, sound judgement, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Strong business literacy, consulting, and negotiation skills
• Proven ability to build and maintain positive and collaborative working relationships at all levels within an organization.
• Exhibits uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values and behaviours
• Ability to travel to off-site locations in a timely and efficient manner, as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• University Degree or College Diploma with a specialization in HR.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of HR experience including recruitment and employee life-cycle management.
• CHRP or CHRL designation is an asset.
• HR experience in a unionized work environment is an asset.

Non-Union

Compensation Package: Annual Salary between $84,800.00 - $106,000.00 + OMERS Pension Plan
The above range reflects the reasonable estimate for the position at the time of posting. Within the range, hiring compensation will be determined based on relevant qualifications, experience, skillset, education/ training, and other organizational needs.
Note: This posting is for a temporary 12 month replacement position.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

Elexicon Energy embraces and celebrates our collective diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace built on respect, support and collaboration.
Elexicon Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We value an inclusive and supportive workplace which truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome all individuals to apply and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, Indigenous/Métis status, or other legally protected status.
In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation is available upon request at any point during the recruitment process. If you require accommodation please email us at [e-mail] and we will work to meet your needs.
We thank all applicants; however, only those to be considered will be contacted.