Talent Acquisition Coordinator, Early Talent

The Co-operators Group Limited; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 44,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Flexible work options

Well-being programs

Paid volunteer days

Total rewards package

Job summary

The Co-operators Group Limited is seeking a Talent Acquisition Coordinator, Early Talent, to support coop, new grads and student programs. This hybrid role involves posting roles, campus outreach, events, and onboarding to ensure students start strong from day one.

You will work with the Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist Early Talent, handling administration, event planning, and marketing collateral to attract top campus talent. Evening/weekend events may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of coordination experience with early talent, campus recruitment, or student programs.
• Bachelor level degree in Business Administration, Commerce or related discipline.
• CHRP designation preferred, or other recruitment credentials.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of the overall early talent strategy and annual plans.
• Own job postings for early talent roles and manage campus site postings.
• Plan and organize events, workshops, and materials for campus recruiting.
• Support screening, onboarding, and hiring of coop, new grads, and students to ensure day-one readiness.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Time management

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related

Job description

Talent Acquisition Coordinator, Early Talent

Company: CGL
Department: Talent Acquisition
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Work Model: Hybrid (2 days in office)
Language: English is required, French is an asset.

The Opportunity:

We are a leading Canadian financial services co-operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That’s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients and our communities.

Reporting to the Manager, Talent Acquisition – Process, Programs and Innovation, this role will have accountability to support the overall strategy and execution of early talent programs including the hiring of all coops, new grads, and students/interns across the organization. In partnership with the Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, Early Talent, they will be accountable for all the administration and coordination of program efforts and work very closely on day-to-day delivery. They will post early talent roles across all internal and external platforms, research schools and programs to support the strategy, organize events and workshops to recruit early talent, prepare and organize all marketing, collateral and swag, and support the screening, onboarding, and hiring of all students to set them up for success on day one. In addition, they will support the Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist Early Talent with various administrative tasks to enable successful program outcomes.

How you will create impact:

• Support the Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, Early Talent, in the execution of the overall early talent strategy
• Support the development of annual plans, recruitment cycle/timelines and calendar of events and presentations and other materials to profile Cooperators on campus
• Research colleges, universities, and other industry associations/organizations with programs of interest that align to business requirements
• Own the job posting process for all early talent roles and support the full cycle recruitment; post and manage roles on school sites/platforms and ensure timelines are met
• Organize, schedule, and facilitate all events and prepare materials as required for all stakeholders in advance
• Manage and organize swag, banners and other materials needed at various events
• Support the development of materials to prepare hiring leaders with appropriate interview tools, tips, and training
• Track all early talent hires in the applicant tracking system and provides regular updates and track metrics to ensure positive outcomes from programs
• Act as an ambassador for Cooperators at career fairs, info sessions and various events targeted for early talent
• Continuously seek process and program improvements to enhance the early talent experience
• All other tasks and administrative duties as required

To join our team:

• You have a minimum of 1-2 years coordination experience preferably with early talent/student/campus recruitment
• You have a post-secondary degree in Business Administration, Commerce or a related discipline
• Ideally you have some experience supporting recruitment or early talent/campus programs
• You have some experience managing projects and/or multiple priorities driven by tight timelines
• A CHRP designation is preferred, or other recruiting credentials
• You have excellent communication, presentation and time management skills
• Bilingualism in English and French is an asset

How you will succeed:

• You foster innovation and continuous improvement with a focus on the client, candidate and recruiter experiences
• You are highly organized and have a track record of orchestrating successful events on and off campus
• You build trusting relationships at all levels and thrive on interacting and engaging with students during their journey
• You have a passion for marketing and influencing to champion our brand on campuses and on social
• You are creative and continuously seek fun ways to attract and engage with early talent

What you need to know:

• You may travel occasionally locally and across Canada
• Evening and weekend event set up/participation will be required
• You will be required to adhere to our hybrid work model, with a minimum of 2 days in office per week

What’s in it for you?

• Training and development opportunities to grow your career.
• Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs.
• A holistic approach to your well-being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture.
• Paid volunteer days to give back to your community.
• In addition to our competitive salary and incentive programs, eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package including group retirement savings plans, pension and benefits (e.g., health and wellness, dental, disability and life coverage), mental health support and an employee assistance program.

Expected salary range $43,550.00 to $72,583.00

The salary amount for the successful candidate is determined by Co-operators in its discretion and will vary depending on several criteria including but not limited to: local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualification, experience and education.

Employees may also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn additional compensation tied to individual and/or business performance, or other business metrics.