Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract- Maternity Leave Replacement)

Diagram; Montreal; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in Montreal is seeking a motivated individual for a temporary position focused on sourcing and talent acquisition. The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to connect with people and develop sourcing strategies, particularly using LinkedIn Recruiter. This role offers an opportunity to enhance the hiring practices of the team and shape candidate experiences, while working in a bilingual environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of sourcing and talent acquisition experience required.
• Bilingualism in French and English is essential.
• Natural ability to connect with diverse individuals.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to create focused sourcing strategies.
• Coach managers through hiring decisions.
• Design exceptional candidate experiences.
• Leverage recruitment metrics for effective progress tracking.

Skills

Candidate sourcing through LinkedIn

Communication skills

Ability to build relationships

Data-driven recruitment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, or a related field

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Greenhouse ATS

Predictive Index

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a motivated professional to join our team on a 9-month contract as part of a maternity leave replacement. While this is a temporary role, it’s an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience, contribute to meaningful projects, and make a real impact. You’ll have the chance to learn, grow, and leave your mark during an important period for our team.

Responsibilities

• Hunt for Hidden Gems – Master the art of candidate discovery through LinkedIn expertise, creative Boolean searches, job boards, and those "aha!" moments that uncover perfect-fit talent
• Become a Hiring Whisperer – Partner with our hiring managers to decode what they really need (beyond the obvious) and craft laser-focused sourcing strategies
• Guide the Journey – Coach managers through hiring decisions with insights that help them see beyond the resume to find their ideal team member
• Create Magic Moments – Design candidate experiences so memorable that people will want to join us even if we don\'t have the right role yet
• Think Outside the Recruiting Box – Dream up unconventional ways to connect with talent that make candidates think "I need to know more about this company"
• Level Up Our Leaders – Transform hiring managers into recruitment rockstars through training and mentorship
• Amplify Our Story – Help shape and broadcast what makes Novisto an irresistible place to build a career
• Drive Results with Data – Leverage recruitment metrics and analytics to track search progress, present clear status updates to stakeholders, and pivot strategies quickly to ensure candidates are hired within business needs.
• Iterate and Elevate – Continuously refine our processes, turning good hiring practices into great ones
• Explore Beyond – Dive into broader HR initiatives and cross-functional projects that spark your curiosity

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, HR, or a related field.
• 1+ years of sourcing and talent acquisition experience.
• Strong experience sourcing candidates with LinkedIn Recruiter (A must);
• Natural ability to connect with people and turn conversations into lasting professional relationships
• Desire to help people succeed, whether it’s candidates, hiring managers or peers.
• Empathetic, genuine, and energized by working with people from all walks of life
• Tenacious, driven and ready to roll up your sleeves to deliver results;
• Excellent verbal and communication skills (Bilingualism French and English);
• Experience with Greenhouse ATS (an asset);
• Experience with Predictive Index (an asset);
• IT Startup experience (an asset).