Talent Acquisition Specialist

ChangeMakers; Halifax; Remote; CAD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Castlemain Group is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead strategic sourcing within Indigenous communities and post-secondary institutions across Canada. You will build strong relationships with community leaders, elders, and education partners to create sustainable recruitment pipelines, while enabling a safe, inclusive remote workplace.

You will coordinate outreach, screen candidates, and promote job opportunities through community channels, ensuring culturally appropriate

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business, Indigenous Studies, Social Services, or a related field.
• Knowledge of the histories, cultures, and lived realities of Indigenous communities with the ability to respectfully engage with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples and organizations.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and active listening skills.
• Attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple recruitment priorities in a changing and project-based environment.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems, virtual engagement tool, Microsoft Office, and social media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead regular outreach, events, and sourcing in identified indigenous communities, tracking activity and identifying talent trends and employment barriers.
• Build and maintain respectful relationships with Indigenous communities, organizations, employment and training programs, educational institutions, and community partners across Canada.
• Source and pre-screen candidates through community networks, events, and referrals, supporting them through the application process.
• Share job postings and posters through community job boards, band offices, and social media, using plain, culturally appropriate language.
• Strengthen referral networks with Claims Helpers and Co-Leads, keeping referral sources informed and reporting regularly on outreach, pipeline, and hiring results.
• Build and maintain candidate database to support current and future hiring needs.
• Support high-volume recruitment initiatives and emerging project workforce requirements.
• Contribute to a safe, healthy, and respectful workplace by complying with health and safety policies, communicating openly, and supporting ongoing risk and injury prevention.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Active listening

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in HR/Business/Indigenous Studies/Social Services

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

Microsoft Office

Social media platforms

Virtual engagement tools

Job description

#WorkwithImpact

About Us

At Castlemain, we help people understand, access, and engage with class action settlements and community programs. Our work begins with claimants, ensuring they are supported with trauma-informed, culturally grounded communications and backed by expert project management and community-focused care. Whether we’re delivering national noticing campaigns, providing direct claimant support, or partnering on community program building, we work with law firms, governments, Indigenous organizations, and administrators on national programs that ensure results.

At Castlemain, we are committed to creating a workplace where people feel respected. To learn more about who we are, visit Home - Castlemain Group (https://www.castlemain.com/)

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will be responsible for strategic sourcing within Indigenous communities and post-secondary institutions and other key recruitment channels. The position builds and maintains relationships with community leaders, educational institutions, elders, advocates, and employment, training, and community centres to create sustainable recruitment pipelines.

This is a full-time, permanent position offered on a remote basis.

About the Opportunity

• Lead regular outreach, events, and sourcing in identified indigenous communities, tracking activity and identifying talent trends and employment barriers.
• Build and maintain respectful relationships with Indigenous communities, organizations, employment and training programs, educational institutions, and community partners across Canada.
• Source and pre-screen candidates through community networks, events, and referrals, supporting them through the application process.
• Share job postings and posters through community job boards, band offices, and social media, using plain, culturally appropriate language.
• Strengthen referral networks with Claims Helpers and Co-Leads, keeping referral sources informed and reporting regularly on outreach, pipeline, and hiring results.
• Build and maintain candidate database to support current and future hiring needs.
• Support high-volume recruitment initiatives and emerging project workforce requirements.
• Contribute to a safe, healthy, and respectful workplace by complying with health and safety policies, communicating openly, and supporting ongoing risk and injury prevention.

About You

You bring 2-4 years of experience in sourcing, talent acquisition, employment services, or community engagement and:

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business, Indigenous Studies, Social Services, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and lived experience.
• Knowledge of the histories, cultures, and lived realities of Indigenous communities with the ability to respectfully engage with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples and organizations.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and active listening skills.
• Attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple recruitment priorities in a changing and project-based environment.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems, virtual engagement tool, Microsoft Office, and social media platforms.

Fluency is French is considered an asset.

Successful candidates will be required to complete a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check as a condition of employment.

Compensation

Starting annual compensation of $51,000-$69,000 plus rewarding benefits package. The offered compensation will take into account the candidate’s skills, experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity.

At Castlemain, we know not everyone's experience fits a checklist. We value curiosity, lived experience, community knowledge, and perspectives that can strengthen our work and relationships with the communities we serve. If you see yourself contributing to this work, we welcome the opportunity to learn more about you.

Castlemain is committed to making our hiring process accessible and supportive. If you need accommodation at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We are happy to work with you to ensure your needs are met.