Talent Acquisition Specialist

Metro Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 62,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Hybrid work mode

Employee Assistance Program

Free parking

Professional development

Job summary

Metro Inc. is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full-cycle recruitment across the organization. You will partner with business leaders to attract, identify, and hire top talent, delivering market insights and effective talent solutions.

The role requires managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, ensuring an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience while upholding Metro's values and employer brand.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of progressive recruitment or talent acquisition experience.
• CHRP or CHRL designation is an asset.
• Experience using sourcing platforms and ATS.
• Understanding of employment legislation and HR practices.
• Flexibility with hours; some travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and develop recruitment strategies.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment from intake to offer and onboarding.
• Source, screen, interview, and assess candidates via multiple channels.
• Advise managers with market insights and recruitment guidance.
• Deliver a professional candidate experience aligned with Metro's employer brand.
• Maintain regular communications with candidates and stakeholders throughout process.
• Build partnerships with HR, education institutions, and community groups.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies; coach managers as needed.
• Support workforce planning and recruitment improvement initiatives.
• Represent Metro at career fairs and community events.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Project management

Relationship building

Strong interviewing

Candidate assessment

Education

Post-secondary education in HR or related field

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

LinkedIn Recruiter / sourcing platforms

Job description

Position Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Requisition ID: 49859

Career Group (ADSP): Administration

Division: Nat - Ressources humaines (80069754)

Department: Human Resources

Work Location: ON - 5559 DUNDAS STREET W

Province: Ontario

The typical salary range for this position is $62 400.00 - $85 800.00 annually. The base salary offered will be determined based on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity considerations.

Joining our team has its advantages!

• Flexible schedule to promote work/life balance
• Telecommuting in hybrid mode
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free parking
• Opportunity for professional development

This is a temporary position for 12-14 months

Summary

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for managing the full recruitment cycle and partnering with business leaders to attract, identify, and hire top talent across the organization. This role serves as a strategic recruitment partner, providing expertise, market insights, and talent solutions while ensuring an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience.

The successful candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, manages multiple priorities simultaneously, and is passionate about building strong relationships while delivering high-quality talent solutions.

Specific Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and develop effective recruitment strategies that attract top talent.
• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process from intake meeting through offer acceptance and onboarding.
• Source, screen, interview, and assess candidates using a variety of recruitment channels and techniques.
• Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, providing market insights, recruitment expertise, and guidance on hiring decisions.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience that is professional, engaging, and aligned with Metro's values and employer brand.
• Maintain regular communication with candidates, hiring managers, and key stakeholders throughout the recruitment process.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with business leaders, Human Resources, educational institutions and community organizations.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, human rights requirements, company policies, and recruitment best practices; provide coaching and guidance to managers as needed.
• Support workforce planning, talent acquisition initiatives, and continuous improvement projects that enhance recruitment effectiveness.
• Represent Metro at career fairs, networking events, educational institutions, and community outreach initiatives.
• Monitor and analyze recruitment metrics to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Maintain accurate candidate records, recruitment documentation, and reporting within designated systems.
• Ensure all recruitment-related documentation, approvals, and administrative requirements are completed accurately and within established timelines.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 1 - 3 years experience of progressive recruitment or talent acquisition experience
• Certified Human Resources Professional or Leader designation (CHRP or CHRL) an asset
• Experience utilizing sourcing platforms such as LinkedIn and Applicant Tracking Systems.
• Experience in project management
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Understanding of legislation relating to talent acquisition practices
• Intermediate computer skills
• Flexibility with hours of work. Some travel required.
• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
• Excellent relationship-building and consultative partnership abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Customer-focused approach with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, changing environment.

The responsibilities and relationships assigned to this role may change as is necessary to achieve Metro's business objectives.

Disclosure on Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment:

At METRO, we are commited to transparency and fairness in our hiring practices. In compliance with Ontario's Employment Standards Act (Bill 149), we disclose that METRO and certain third-party job boards we use incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for positions. The use of AI helps us efficiently review the large volume of applications we receive, ensuring that every candidate's profile is considered promptly and consistently. This technology supports our goal of providing an equitable and streamlined recruitment experience for all applicants. While AI tools support our recruitment procedures, all decisions throughout the process are made exclusively by METRO's Talent Acquisition team or METRO employees. At no stage does AI determine recruitment outcomes.

METRO is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that reflects the communities we serve. The company values, respects and relies on the diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and points of view because it allows us to innovate, make better decisions and better understand our customers. We will consider qualified applications from all walks of life to build the best team.

We encourage you to let us know if your current condition requires accommodation in the recruitment process so that we can accommodate you.

Please note that we will only contact those whose applications are selected.

We respectfully request that agencies do not contact us or send us unsolicited applications.