Talent Acquisition Specialist

Grand River Hospital; Kitchener; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned healthcare facility is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist for a temporary full-time role until January 2027. This position involves leading the recruitment processes and supporting the hospital's team members with effective internal and external hiring practices. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and decision-making skills, be proficient in tools such as Microsoft Office and HRIS, and have a background in recruiting, particularly in healthcare settings. Join a collaborative team dedicated to improving lives and fostering diversity.

Benefits

Inclusive work environment

Fair employment practices

Accommodations for diverse needs

Qualifications

• 5+ years recruitment experience in a unionized environment, preferably healthcare.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the attraction and recruitment for various vacancies.
• Support team members and leaders with recruitment guidance.
• Assist with difficult-to-fill vacancies.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Decision-making

Behavioural interviewing

Education

Two-year college Diploma in Business, Human Resources or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HRIS

Applicant Tracking Systems

Job description

Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health‑care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo‑Wellington and beyond. WRHN is redefining the health‑care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community‑driven health care. At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

Position Vacancy

Talent Acquisition – People Operations – People(s), Culture & Experience

Position: Talent Acquisition Specialist – Temporary Full Time; until approximately January 8, 2027

Hours of work: Monday to Friday Days; Onsite & Remote work

Compensation Range: $43.73 per hour - $54.25 per hour

Location: WRHN @ all sites

Position Summary

Acting as a key member and subject matter expert of the Talent Acquisition Team, this position is responsible for the attraction and recruitment of employees for a portfolio of vacancies. They support our Hospitals’ Team Members and Leaders with guidance and support on the internal and external recruitment process as well as managing the recruitment process and administration tasks to meet quality, time to fill and compliance performance indicators. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will also be responsible for assisting Talent Acquisition Associates with difficult‑to‑fill vacancies.

Position Requirements

• Two (2) year college Diploma with a designation in Business, Human Resources or a related field
• Five (5) years previous experience in recruitment and retention in a unionized environment, preferably in a healthcare setting, with an emphasis on leading the development of recruitment strategies and defensible selection criteria and tools.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the relevant provisions of a collective agreement, Employment Standards Act, Ontario Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation.
• Demonstrated skills in behavioural interviewing to be able to accurately predict the success of a candidate for the vacancy and guide the selection process.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal communication, interpersonal, and presentation/training skills in order to collaboratively interact with internal and external applicants, hiring managers and HR colleagues.
• Demonstrated excellent written communication skills to develop job posting materials, advertisements, email communications, presentations, standard operating procedures, documentation in support of hiring decisions, interview guides and job descriptions.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize work effectively, manage a full workload and meet deadlines in a busy environment with frequent interruptions.
• Exceptional customer service skills to support external candidates as well as lead Hiring Managers in effective recruitment practices.
• Demonstrated decision‑making skills and ability to problem solve issues that may arise in the recruitment process.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and demonstrated proficiency working with an HRIS and Applicant Tracking Systems.
• Demonstrated effectiveness as a team member through collaboration, respect and effective communication.

Application Instructions

EMPLOYEES OF LEGACY GRAND RIVER HOSPITAL ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY USING THE EMPATH SYSTEM.

Where applicable, as per the collective agreement, the internal recruitment process will be completed prior to the consideration of external applications.

Waterloo Regional Health Centre is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment. Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code.

WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

If you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. Individuals holding a work or study permit seeking employment in the healthcare sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process. This may also apply to current employees seeking renewal of their work permits. It is the accountability of the applicant and/or employee to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions.