Talent Acquisition Specialist

Specsavers; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Talent Acquisition Specialist to drive recruitment efforts in a hybrid work environment. This role involves managing the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing to onboarding, while fostering strong relationships with candidates and internal stakeholders. Join a purpose-driven organization dedicated to transforming eyecare in Canada, where your contributions will make a real difference. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this innovative firm offers a supportive workplace culture and the opportunity to thrive in a collaborative environment. If you're ready to make an impact and be part of a dynamic team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Generous vacation allotment

1 paid volunteer day

RRSP matching

Quarterly performance bonus

Healthcare spending account

Health and dental benefits

Extra paid day off on birthday

Team and company social events

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in talent acquisition managing full-cycle recruitment.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing methods and interview techniques.

Responsibilities

• Execute full recruitment lifecycle ensuring a positive experience for candidates.
• Utilize various sourcing methods to attract diverse candidates.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Headhunting

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Recruitment Best Practices

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Location: This hybrid role requires 3 days on-site at our Burnaby, BC office and 2 days remote per week.

Salary: $65,000 - $85,000
Actual compensation within the range will be based on experience
We also offer quarterly variable compensation package (bonus) + benefits

About Specsavers

Welcome to Specsavers - where we're not just about eyewear and eyecare, we're a purpose-driven organization committed to changing lives through better sight. Ranked as the 11th Best Workplace in Canada and 16th Best Workplace in the world by Great Place to Work, we take pride in our optometrist-owned business model, providing quality eyecare and affordable eyewear to Canadians across the country.

Our journey began 40 years ago in the UK, with visionary optometrists Doug and Mary Perkins. Today, we support over 2,700 healthcare businesses, passionately caring for more than 44 million patients and customers worldwide.

At Specsavers, we believe that access to quality eyecare should be a right, not a luxury. That's why we go above and beyond to transform the eyecare experience in Canada. With our advanced clinical equipment and an extensive range of affordable and high-quality eyewear, we're here to make a real difference in the lives of our customers.

But that’s not all - we're also dedicated to fostering a positive, inclusive and supportive work culture. We strive to create an environment where our partners thrive while benefiting from the collective support and resources of our dedicated teams.

If you're passionate about making a difference, providing incredible care, and being part of a values and purpose-driven organization, join us on our journey to revolutionize the way Canadians experience eyecare. Together, we can change lives through better sight.

What You’ll Do

Purpose of the role

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will execute the full recruitment lifecycle for Canada Specsavers corporate (Support Office) and supply chain roles, ensuring a seamless and positive experience for both candidates and internal stakeholders. By leveraging a variety of sourcing methods and building strong candidate relationships, they will proactively create talent pipelines to meet current and future hiring needs. This role will also support the Talent Acquisition Manager in the continuous improvement of recruitment processes, support DEI initiatives, and uphold the Specsavers brand and Employee Value Proposition.

Key Responsibilities

1. Execute the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and an excellent internal client and candidate experience.
2. Utilize a variety of sourcing methods to attract diverse, high-quality candidates, including headhunting, job boards, social media, networking, and employee referrals.
3. Use proactive sourcing techniques to build talent pipelines that meet current and future team needs.
4. Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders and cross-functional partners, becoming a trusted partner and providing an excellent hiring manager experience.
5. Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates, ensuring a positive experience throughout the recruitment process.
6. Coordinate interview schedules, feedback sessions, and candidate communications.
7. Facilitate the offer process, negotiate terms, and ensure a smooth transition for successful candidates.
8. Maintain accurate candidate data and tracking of TA metrics within the ATS and in our reporting tools.
9. Continuously suggest improvements and assist the TA Manager with the development of recruitment processes, tools, and best practices.
10. Understand key aspects of both candidate and hiring manager experience to bring our TA Strategy and Employee Value Proposition to life.
11. Champion the Specsavers brand to candidates and contribute to evolving our Employee Value Proposition.
12. Support the implementation of DEI and inclusive recruitment strategies to ensure fair selection processes and a diverse candidate pool.
13. Provide recruitment support and guidance to Retail Partners as needed.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

1. 2-3 years of experience in either agency or in-house talent acquisition, with a proven ability to manage full-cycle recruitment processes.
2. Proactive headhunting experience, particularly via LinkedIn.
3. Strong knowledge of recruitment best practices, including sourcing methods, interview techniques, and candidate assessment.
4. Comfort with leveraging an ATS for day-to-day recruitment.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with candidates and collaborate effectively with hiring managers.
6. High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
7. Adaptable and open to change, with the ability to thrive in a rapidly growing environment.

Nice to have

1. Experience in using advanced sourcing tools and techniques, such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searches, and talent mapping.

Our Fellow ‘Speccies’ Enjoy

1. Generous vacation allotment and 1 paid volunteer day
2. 1 extra paid day off and an eyecare voucher on your birthday
3. RRSP matching
4. Quarterly performance bonus
5. Healthcare spending account
6. Health and dental benefits effective on your first day
7. Team and company social events

Behaviours We Value

1. Collaborative: We work together as one Specsavers to deliver our purpose
2. Curious: We question, explore, and seek out diverse perspectives to develop our knowledge and understanding
3. Courageous: We challenge the status quo, we experiment with good ideas, and we are brave, bold, and fast in our decision making
4. Compassionate: We care, support, and help each other
5. Commercial: We treat money wisely and make decisions that are good for our customers, our partners, our people, and good for the long term

We hope that in applying with us, you value these things as well!

Our Hybrid Work Model

Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Specsavers, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that a diverse team enriches our work environment and enables us to achieve our goals. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates of all backgrounds and abilities to apply. If you believe you can contribute to our mission and vision, we welcome your application, even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We value the unique skills and perspectives each individual brings to our team.