Talent Acquisition Specialist

Paradigm Consulting Group is in an active growth phase and securing talented consultants is a critical component of our success. Acquiring these consultants is the main purpose of our Talent Acquisition department. With practices in Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Saskatoon and Winnipeg, Paradigm provides business and information technology services to organizations across North America since 1990. We offer our customers a wide range of IT and business consulting services. At Paradigm, our objective is to create an environment which allows our people to perform to the best of their abilities. Our strong commitment to our employees creates a partnership based on the blending of our personal and corporate goals and allows us to recruit and retain quality professional people. For more information about us, please visit our website at http://paradigmconsulting.com We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Regina or Winnipeg team. This dynamic and energetic individual will be part of an already high performing team of professionals committed to helping our customers get the most from their investments in business processes and information technology. Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Manager and working in Regina or Winnipeg, the Specialist’s required skills will include: A minimum of 5+ years’ demonstrated experience in recruiting talented individuals with a professional services and information technology background Certifications in recruiting, staffing or human resources will be an asset Existing personal relationships and\or business or professional association memberships in Regina related to the professional services/information technology field that would support recruiting activities Formal educational Certificate, Diploma or Degree from an educational facility with a major in human resources, business, or information technology Experience participating in the full life cycle of recruitment Coordinate various recruiting activities (face-to-face or virtual) Create a pool of local talent of various skills such as Project Managers, Developers, Architects, Analysts, Testers and OCM’s Provides regular updates to stakeholders on the status of requisitions Participate in client update meetings and represents the service to stakeholders as required Monitor the current recruitment process while identifying opportunities for improvement Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems and online job posting sites Excellent interpersonal, communication and writing skills Very strong organizational and time management skills The ability to work independently Attention to detail and pride in their work Access to a strong Wi-Fi connection to work remotely should the need arise The Specialist’s responsibilities will include: Build relationships with consulting community in Canada Maintaining close relationships with the business development teams to successfully support the opportunity sales cycle. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in consultant sourcing techniques; applicant tracking systems, social media and the use of passive sourcing techniques The ability to review and assess candidates based on identified requirements Experience in the development and maintenance of an efficient shortlist of candidates with the use of pre-screening interviews The ability to utilize multiple interview techniques & formats such as formal\informal, telephone, MS Teams, group and technical Leverage in house subject management experts in multiple competencies to identify and validate high quality candidates Ensure that successful candidates are introduced to the sales cycle The confidence to recommend and implement improvements to the recruiting processes The ability to identify new channels for paradigm recruitment Complete industry/market analysis reports Assist the Talent Acquisition department with job fairs, career events and attending these events to market our department Assist with general administrative tasks What you can expect from us: An IT and Business Consulting practice with over 35 years of experience and presence in Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg and consultants working remotely across Canada Opportunity to work on exciting, challenging and transformational projects Support for your Professional Development program Competitive compensation, benefits, profit sharing and vacation policies An organization that believes in work/life balance: after seven (7) years of service, you will receive a six (6) week paid sabbatical to re-charge and relax Exciting Employee Ownership options Access to a network of consultants with deep knowledge and experience to support and connect with To learn more about our benefits, culture or apply for these opportunities, please visit our website: http://paradigmconsulting.com We thank you for your interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Paradigm Consulting Group is committed to cultural diversity, inclusiveness and gender equity and we believe that everyone deserves to have equal opportunities. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank you for your interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Paradigm Consulting Group is committed to cultural diversity, inclusiveness and gender equity and we believe that everyone deserves to have equal opportunities. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.