Senior Recruiter

Join a fast-growing business unit within a major North American financial institution as a Senior Recruiter. This high-impact role is crucial to a pilot project focused on building sustainable talent pipelines for Canadian Business Banking in Western Canada. You will move beyond administrative tasks to act as a true talent advisor, influencing strategy, and driving a critical business initiative.We are seeking a seasoned Recruiter III (Senior Talent Acquisition Partner) to manage the full recruitment life cycle, with a primary focus on sourcing and securing talent for entry-to-mid-level roles within our Canadian Business Banking portfolio in Western Canada. The ideal candidate is an autonomous, critical thinker who can leverage their expertise to build proactive talent strategies and significantly contribute to a business-critical pilot program. This role requires strong consultative skills, a proactive approach to sourcing, and the ability to thrive in a large, complex corporate environment.Preferred Location: Candidates based in Vancouver or Calgary are ideal, but open to strong candidates across BC, AB, SK, and MB.Schedule: Monday - Friday, core business hours (37.5 hours per week).Work Arrangement: Remote (must be able to work in the PST time zone). AdvantagesImpact & Growth: Be part of a highly visible, strategic pilot project within one of the fastest-growing business areas (Business Banking), with significant opportunity to build and innovate within the Talent Acquisition function.Long-Term Potential: While an initial 1-year contract, strong performance creates a high possibility of extension or conversion to a permanent role.Flexibility: Fully remote work arrangement for candidates residing in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, or Manitoba, with the requirement to work Pacific Time (PST) hours.ResponsibilitiesFull-Cycle Recruitment: Manage all aspects of the recruitment process for assigned roles, primarily focused on junior-to-mid-level positions (e.g., Associate roles, Account Managers, Credit Analysts).Talent Strategy & Advisory: Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, using market data and acute business knowledge to inform talent decisions, proactively address talent market gaps, and continuously upgrade talent.Pipeline Development: Lead the development and execution of an innovative, sustainable, and proactive recruitment model for critical hiring needs in Western Canada, leveraging internal technology and tools.Stakeholder Management: Cultivate strong relationships with business leaders and HR partners, providing consultation and guidance on optimal sourcing strategies and recruitment standards.Process Improvement: Utilize and analyze recruitment metrics (e.g., pivot tables) and leverage reporting to inform strategies and drive activities, while maintaining a focus on creating a legendary Hiring Manager and Candidate Experience.QualificationsMust-Have Requirements:Experience: 5-7 years of progressive recruitment experience (flexibility based on capability and impact).Environment: Experience operating in a proactive, in-house recruiting environment within a large, complex corporation (e.g., large financial institution, telecom, major insurer).Technical Skills: Proficiency with basic Excel functions (creating pivot tables, simple formulas).Soft Skills: Demonstrated strength in critical thinking, autonomy, advisory, and consultative skills, with the judgment to advise the business confidently.Nice-to-Have / Strong Advantage:Prior agency recruitment experience (bringing pace, creativity, and hustle) is a significant asset.Experience with Workday Recruit (ATS).Advanced technical skills (e.g., Power BI, Power Suite, VBA).Experience recruiting for commercial or business banking, or other revenue-generating roles.Experience advising VPs and executive-level stakeholders on hiring processes.SummaryIf you are interested in the senior recruiter role please apply online todayRandstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.