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Senior Specialist, Talent Acquisition (English Services) (Hybrid/Telework)
Status Of Employment
Temporary Long-Term (Fixed Term)
Position Language Requirement
English
Language Skills
English (Reading - C - Advanced), English (Speaking - C - Advanced), English (Writing - C - Advanced)
Work at CBC/Radio-Canada
At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance.
Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.
Unposting Date
2026-08-12 11:59 PM
This is a 12-month temporary assignment.
This role is a hybrid work arrangement. Work schedule to be discussed with the Hiring Manager according to the guidelines defined by the department.
The Opportunity
Join a Talent Acquisition team with a vital mission: building a qualified, diverse workforce dedicated to serving communities across Canada. We are seeking two (2) passionate and strategic Senior Talent Acquisition Specialists to help us achieve this goal.
Your Role as a Strategic Partner
Reporting to the Manager of Talent Acquisition, you will serve as a key strategic advisor and recruiter. In this role, you will act as a primary brand ambassador for CBC/Radio-Canada, fostering trust and building long-term relationships with hiring managers.
Your success will be driven by your ability to develop and execute innovative talent attraction strategies that deliver an exceptional experience for both candidates and managers, reflecting our corporate values at every stage of the process.
Key Responsibilities
- Full-Cycle Recruitment Partnership: Advise hiring managers throughout the recruitment lifecycle, including needs identification, crafting compelling job descriptions, selecting strategic sourcing channels, developing interview guides, participating in selection boards, and extending offers.
- Talent Strategy & Sourcing: Implement proactive attraction strategies to build a qualified and diverse workforce. Maintain a continuous talent pipeline by sourcing candidates through culturally relevant channels, social media, internal databases, and professional networks.
- Compliance & Advisory: Ensure all recruitment activities comply with collective agreements, corporate policies, and relevant labor legislation.
- Stakeholder Experience: Serve as the primary point of contact for managers and candidates, providing timely updates and support while promoting our employer brand and benefits.
- Networking: Represent the organization at targeted recruitment events, such as job fairs and industry trade shows, to expand our reach.
- Process Improvement: Contribute to the continuous enhancement of recruitment processes by staying current with evolving industry best practices.
- Proven ability to lead and influence recruitment processes, negotiate hiring conditions, and provide effective client consultation.
- Superior interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to build strong, trust-based relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- A proactive and creative approach to implementing innovative sourcing strategies.
- Demonstrated capability to manage a high volume of specialized recruitment assignments in a fast-paced, complex environment.
- Strong judgment, attention to detail, and a commitment to confidentiality and procedural integrity.
- Experience working within a unionized environment is considered an asset.
- Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (experience with Workday is a plus).
- Familiarity with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office suites is an asset.
- A Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or a related field is an asset.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next
step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:
- A mandatory Criminal record check.
- Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.
You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest. In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.
Primary Location:
Broadcast Centre 205 Wellington St. W., Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3G7
Number Of Openings
1
Work Schedule
Full time
