Early Talent Programs Specialist

D2L is a cloud company that is modernizing education and building the Future of Work. The old models of teaching and learning are in the midst of the largest transformation in history, and D2L is at the heart of that fundamental shift.

New models of teaching and learning enable a personalized, student-centric experience - and deliver improved retention, engagement, satisfaction, and results for learners of all ages - in schools, campuses, and companies.

D2L is disrupting the way the world learns, by providing the next generation learning environment and solutions to engage and inspire learners. And most importantly, by giving customers a platform that is easy, flexible, and smart. No other company provides a solution as robust and innovative as D2L.

D2L has had a singular mission for 20 years and is dedicated to that same mission in the years ahead: to transform the way the world learns - and by doing so, we will help improve human potential globally.

Reporting to the Team Lead, Talent Acquisition, you work closely with the entire Talent Acquisition team to execute on the overall hiring strategy for our various departments. You will also own the entire student experience for D2L Co-op’s, including engagement during (and after) their work term, and into their pre-graduation job search.

**Major Responsibilities (How Will I Make an Impact?)**:
**Early Talent Recruitment and Programs (75%)**
- Leading the student experience with D2L from attraction (Campus events, social media, sourcing) to retention (maintaining a network after graduation) perspective
- Develop and execute on recruiting strategies for Early Talent positions in partnership with Hiring Managers
- Identify and implement methods of attracting and acquiring high performance talent
- Build and foster relationships with school Co-op and Career centres, as well as relevant clubs and associations
- Ensure data integrity in relation to recruitment reporting and information
- Source, build and nurture a network of contacts and a pipeline of talent to facilitate timely solutions to future resourcing requests
- Combine social media, networking, the employee value proposition, technology, and process to enhance recruiting both inside and outside D2L and drive the talent brand
- Increase business visibility externally and establish D2L as a destination employer for Early Talent
- Own the strategic planning and execution of the D2L Alumni Program; working cross functionally with the Talent Acquisition Team and Marketing to grow and build-out the program.
- Highly involved in various talent acquisition projects, programs and events, including delivering training session for managers, people and culture events, and other programs.
- Conduct various research projects and prepare recruiting reports as needed
- Work collaboratively across our PnC Team - with an attitude of no matter if it’s in my role or not, “it simply needs to get done”.

**Coordination (25%)**
- Scheduling interviews with multiple internal participants including C-level executives
- Managing various recruitment tools, including applicant tracking system and web-based job boards, reference check tools and background checks.
- Running and assisting with various recruitment events, including coordinating staff participation, set up, and working at various job fairs and networking events
- Supporting and assisting other recruiting initiatives as assigned

**Competencies (What you’ll bring to the role)**:

- Passion for student experiences; prior leadership in clubs or association is a bonus
- Creative approaches to events, promotion/advertising via social media, and student engagement
- Have a demonstrated capability of remaining calm under pressure and handling a high volume of competing priorities simultaneously, driving results
- Outstanding collaborative abilities with demonstrated experience working cross functionally
- Proficiency with MS Office and comfortable learning new technologies

**Why we're awesome**:
At D2L, we are dedicated to providing you with the tools to do the best work of your life. While some of our perks and benefits may vary depending on location or employment type, we are proud to provide employees with the following;
- Impactful work transforming the way the world learns
- Flexible work arrangements
- Learning and Growth opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $4,000 CAD for continuing education through our Catch the Wave Program
- 2 Paid Days off for Catch the Wave related activities like exams or final assignments
- Employee wellbeing (Access to mental health services, EFAP program, financial planning and more)
- Retirement planning
- 2 Paid Volunteer Days
- Competitive Benefits Package
- Home Internet Reimbursements
- Employee Referral Program
- Wellness Reimbursement
- Employee Recognition
- Social Events
- Dog Friendly Offices at our HQ in Kitchener, Winnipeg, Vancouver and Melbourne.

**Schedule** Full-time

**Location** Kitchener, Ontario, R