Talent Acquisition Specialist

Richardson Wealth Limited; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Health & dental

RRSP matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Richardson Wealth Limited is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support high‑volume recruiting. You will partner with hiring managers, clarify workforce needs, and execute sourcing strategies to attract top Canadian talent.

The role demands an energetic, proactive approach, strong relationship building, and the ability to manage multiple requisitions in a fast-paced environment. You will collaborate on end‑to‑end recruitment processes, ensure compliance, and leverage ATS and AI tools to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of in‑house recruitment experience with sourcing focus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across all levels.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proactive recruitment approach with ownership.
• Proficiency with ATS and Microsoft 365; experience with dashboards and digital sourcing tools is a plus.
• Knowledge of Canadian employment, human rights, privacy, and accessibility requirements for recruitment.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion and equity; ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies across job boards, networks, social media and referrals.
• Build and maintain candidate relationships and provide a timely, inclusive experience throughout the process.
• Screen applications, conduct structured interviews and assessments, and evaluate against criteria with hiring managers.
• Proactively build diverse candidate pipelines and ensure bias-aware recruitment practices.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to hiring managers to support informed hiring decisions.
• Manage end-to-end student/intern/co-op hiring with university relationships and learning experiences.
• Lead intake discussions with managers to confirm requirements, timelines and sourcing strategy.
• Advise hiring managers with market insights and recruitment recommendations.
• Build relationships with candidates, internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Coordinate recruitment activities and ensure timely communication among candidates and managers.
• Ensure compliance with recruitment policies and regulatory requirements.
• Utilize ATS to maintain records and track metrics; handle offers and pre-employment steps.
• Stay informed of recruitment trends and optimize workflows; explore AI tools to streamline processes.
• Be an ambassador of the organization’s culture and employer brand across channels.

Skills

Sourcing strategies

Candidate engagement

Interviewing & assessment

Stakeholder management

Diversity & inclusion

Tools

ATS systems

Microsoft 365

Job description

Who We Are

As a leading Canadian wealth management organization, Richardson Wealth offers the personal touch of a boutique firm while delivering big results. With offices across the country, we are home to some of Canada’s best investment advisors. We’ve embarked on an exciting growth phase – a multi-year transformational journey to enhance our entrepreneurial, high-performing, advisor‑centric culture.

Who We Are

As a leading Canadian wealth management organization, Richardson Wealth offers the personal touch of a boutique firm while delivering big results. With offices across the country, we are home to some of Canada’s best investment advisors. We’ve embarked on an exciting growth phase – a multi-year transformational journey to enhance our entrepreneurial, high-performing, advisor‑centric culture.

Position Overview

As Talent Acquisition Specialist, you play a key role in supporting the recruitment efforts to attract top talent to our organization. You will partner with hiring managers and stakeholders to clarify workforce needs, establish recruitment priorities, and execute effective sourcing and selection strategies. This role requires an energetic and proactive approach to sourcing, strong relationship-building, and a passion for connecting exceptional talent with rewarding career opportunities. You will operate in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment managing high-volume requisitions.

Duties And Responsibilities

Candidate Sourcing & Engagement

• Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies using job boards, professional networks, social media, direct outreach, employee referrals, and other relevant talent channels
• Build and maintain candidate relationships and provide a timely, transparent, inclusive, and accessible experience throughout the recruitment process
• Screen applications, facilitate structured interviews and assessments, and evaluate candidates against documented, job‑related selection criteria in partnership with hiring managers
• Proactively build diverse candidate pipelines and support fair, consistent, and bias‑aware recruitment practices, including accommodations throughout the selection process
• Provide feedback and recommendations to hiring managers to support informed hiring decisions; acting as a trusted recruitment partner
• Manage the end‑to‑end student/intern/co‑op hiring process, including facilitating relationships with universities, creating an exciting learning experience

Collaboration & Relationship Management

• Lead recruitment intake discussions with hiring managers and department leaders to confirm role requirements, selection criteria, timelines, priority, and sourcing strategy
• Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers by providing market insights, recruitment recommendations, and guidance on effective and compliant selection practices
• Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates, internal stakeholders and external partners such as recruitment agencies and vendors

Talent Acquisition Administration & Operations

• Coordinate recruitment activities, including interviews, assessments, approvals, and timely communication among candidates, hiring managers, and internal partners
• Ensure compliance with recruitment policies, procedures and regulatory requirements
• Utilize the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to maintain accurate and up‑to‑date candidate records and track recruitment metrics
• Facilitate the offer and pre‑employment process, including approvals, compensation alignment, verbal offers, negotiation within approved parameters, and preparation of employment agreements
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, confidentiality, and retention of recruitment and candidate records

Technology & Systems Management

• Support ATS administration and partner with the HRIS team to maintain data integrity, resolve issues, test enhancements, and optimize recruitment workflows
• Stay informed of recruitment trends and make recommendations for system enhancements or upgrades
• Leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and platforms to streamline recruitment processes and create efficiencies

Employer Branding

• Be an ambassador of the organization’s culture, internally and externally
• Support the organization’s employer brand through accurate, inclusive, and accessible job postings, recruitment campaigns, and participation in relevant industry and community events
• Utilize social media platforms to promote job openings and showcase the company culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience of in‑house recruitment experience with strong focus on proactive sourcing
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and credibility with all levels of candidates, hiring managers and team members
• Superior organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Pro‑active approach to recruitment with a commitment to continuous improvement ; demonstrated success in taking ownership
• Proficiency with an Applicant Tracking System and Microsoft 365; experience with recruitment reporting, dashboards, and digital sourcing tools is an asset
• Working knowledge of Canadian employment, human rights, privacy, and accessibility requirements relevant to recruitment
• Commitment to upholding standards and promoting diversity, inclusion and equity
• Ability to exercise discretion, handle confidential information, and adapt effectively to changing priorities

The expected annualized base salary range for this role is $75,000 - $90,000 plus annual bonus.

The actual salary offered will take into consideration a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the individual’s skill, experience, education and training, and the consideration of internal equity.

Richardson offers a competitive total rewards package in addition to the base pay, which includes a performance-based incentive plan, comprehensive health & dental benefits, a group RRSP matching plan and paid time off.

Why Apply

Our firm is only as good as the people who work here. Our employees are exceptional because they combine in‑depth expertise with enthusiasm, and empathy. From our front office talent to our colleagues behind the scenes, we have one focus: to ensure our people thrive here more than anywhere else. Are you innovative, self‑driven, and client‑centric?

If so, we’re ready to invest in you.

Richardson Wealth is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. We are happy to meet your individual needs in keeping with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Candidates may request accommodation at any point during the interview process.