Talent Acquisition Specialist (6-Month Contract)

Northbridge Financial; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian insurer is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to drive full-cycle recruitment processes and establish effective relationships. The role requires 2+ years of experience in talent acquisition, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in recruitment tools. This position offers a hybrid work model and competitive benefits aimed at fostering career growth and community involvement.

Benefits

Flexible health benefits

Wellness programs

Early leave days

Education assistance

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in talent acquisition and full cycle recruitment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all management levels.
• Technical proficiency in recruitment tools and databases.

Responsibilities

• Establish and nurture relationships with internal and external partners.
• Drive full-cycle recruitment processes.
• Collect and analyze competitive intelligence.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team skills

Sourcing and qualifying

Negotiation skills

Tools

Applicant tracking systems

LinkedIn

Workday

MS Office

Job description

At Northbridge, our Talent Acquisition Specialists are known for finding and attracting top talent. They are responsible for developing strong partnerships with all internal clients and candidates alike. They drive all aspects of the recruitment process, including sourcing, qualifying, interviewing candidates, and negotiating offers.

Our Talent Acquisition Specialists are technically savvy, innovative, and have strong influencing and negotiation skills. If you are too, consider joining our Talent Acquisition team!

Key qualities include:

• Establishing and nurturing effective relationships with internal and external partners
• Driving full-cycle recruitment processes
• Collecting and analyzing competitive intelligence to gain insights that enhance success and competitive advantage

Qualifications include:

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and team skills; ability to communicate effectively with all management levels
• 2+ years’ experience in talent acquisition and full cycle recruitment
• Experience using applicant tracking systems and online databases (LinkedIn, Workday)
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Word and Excel

We prioritize our team members through:

• Hybrid work model: 50% in-office and 50% remote work flexibility
• Flexible health benefits, wellness programs, early leave days, rewards, and recognition programs
• Career growth support via education assistance, internal mobility, leadership training, and mentoring
• Community involvement through donation matching and volunteer days

The annual salary range is $70,000 - $80,000 for Vancouver, BC. Actual pay may vary based on experience and qualifications. Candidates with outside salary expectations are encouraged to apply.

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Who we are:

We’re Northbridge Financial, a 100% Canadian company owned by Fairfax Financial. We serve through our brands: Northbridge Insurance, Federated Insurance, and TruShield Insurance. We are a leading Canadian commercial property and casualty insurer committed to understanding our customers' needs and helping Canadian businesses thrive. Join a passionate team that values hard work, fun, and making a difference.

We embrace diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace. Please let us know how we can accommodate you during the recruitment process.