Talent Acquisition Specialist

Our rich history is a big part of who we are. With historic roots dating back over 135 years, Woodbine is steeped in tradition. We have been the engine that drives the Ontario horse racing industry. From King’s and Queen’s trips to Canada, anniversaries and unforgettable horse races, we have been creating winning experiences for all our guests.

We are currently on an amazing 20-year journey to ‘build a city within a city’ and transform the largest privately held land in Toronto into one of Canada’s premiere entertainment destinations. This journey will unlock the value of approximately 700 acres of land, leading to job creation and the revitalization of our communities, while enhancing our ability to share the thrill of horse-racing and cementing our place as an entertainment powerhouse.

We need dedicated people to join our cause. Be part of Woodbine Entertainment and get inspired to make work awesome

Our Values & Beliefs

| WOW EVERY GUEST | OWN IT | LISTEN & CONNECT - PEOPLE MATTER | FUEL THE FUN & PASS IT ON | TRUST IN OUR TEAM | #WE CARE | PURSUE YOUR POTENTIAL |BE BOLD| BE ALL IN |

Your day to day:

- Conduct telephone pre-screens, schedule interviews, support hiring managers during interviews
- and conduct pre-employment background checks for all position levels
- Works within the requirements of the collective bargaining agreement as necessary and provides input and support to hiring managers.
- Participates in the development of, and effectively utilizes, tools and systems for applicant tracking, ensuring recruitment practices are in compliance with relevant collective agreements, government standards and legislation.
- Provide support with the creation and delivery of training materials to assist the business in
- effective interviewing techniques and use of applicant tracking system
- Builds the awareness, know-how, and capability of hiring managers by assisting them in learning about the hiring process.
- Engages with Supervisors and Managers to support and empower their efforts to successfully recruit top talent.
- Under the direction of the Sr. Manager, Recruitment and Talent Planning is responsible for providing guidance and leadership to the Talent Acquisition team in developing the employer brand and leading employment marketing initiatives, branding, campaigns, and internal referral programs.
- Work collaboratively with the Talent Acquisition team to execute campus recruitment and community relations initiatives
- Presents offers of employment, collects all necessary new-hire documentation, and ensures all onboarding documents are in place; escalates any issues pertaining to the job offer to the Sr. Manager, Recruitment and Talent Planning.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholder teams, including Marketing to develop branding materials for social media campaigns and hiring events
- Research and recommend opportunities to leverage best practices in recruitment, including social media and technology
- Reviews the onboarding process and makes recommendations to update or revise procedures, creating efficiencies and improving new employee integration within Woodbine
- Collects data and assists in the reporting of standard metrics for the Talent Acquisition team, to be used to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Live and breath Woodbine’s values and beliefs

Key Success Factors
- University or college degree/diploma in a field related to Human Resources Management and/or Recruitment and Selection or the equivalent in education and experience
- 3 to 5 years experience in a recruitment/talent acquisition role
- Proven experience using a variety of sourcing tools, including Linkedin Recruiter and job board resume databases
- Knowledge of social media/social networking recruiting tools and sites.
- Interpersonal skills to effectively resolve conflicts and build and maintain critical relationships within the organization, and with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Registered Professional Recruiter designation is an asset
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
- Sense of leadership and willingness to succeed
- Adaptable with the ability to multi-task and manage a high volume recruitment workload
- Valid G license and unlimited access to a vehicle to travel to Woodbine sites

Guided by our Values and Beliefs, Woodbine Entertainment commits to providing an authentic and empowering work experience Please reach out if you're ready to embrace change and be part of a new breed of experience while working for one of Canada’s certified Great Places to Work