Talent Acquisition Advisor

People, Place, Prosperity

Working within our Strategic Plan,
Cambridge Connected,
and committing to our values of Integrity, Respect, Inclusiveness and Service, the successful candidate will work together to help the City of Cambridge achieve our vision: A place for people to prosper – alive with opportunity.

Job Profile

The Talent Acquisition Advisor plays a pivotal role in supporting the organization's talent acquisition strategy by ensuring a seamless recruitment process and exceptional candidate experience. This position collaborates with hiring managers and HR leadership to attract, engage, and secure top talent while maintaining alignment with organizational goals and compliance standards. This role operates in a dynamic environment, requiring a proactive and adaptable professional who can manage competing priorities effectively while maintaining a high level of service to stakeholders.

What you will be doing

• Partner with hiring managers to understand talent needs and develop recruitment strategies.
• Coordinate all aspects of the recruitment process, including posting roles, scheduling interviews, and facilitating candidate communications.
• Oversee the maintenance and optimization of applicant tracking systems to ensure data integrity and process efficiency.
• Conduct initial candidate screenings and provide recommendations to hiring managers.
• Facilitate pre-employment processes, including background checks and offer letter preparation.
• Ensure recruitment practices comply with legal and organizational standards while promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Monitor recruitment metrics and analytics, providing insights and recommendations for process improvements.
• Support onboarding processes to ensure a smooth transition from candidate to employee.
• Act as a key point of contact for candidates, fostering a positive employer brand throughout the hiring process.
• Stay informed of market trends, best practices, and innovations in recruitment and talent acquisition.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. CHRP designation is preferred.

Experience and Knowledge

• Three to four years of demonstrated experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, with a focus on coordination and process improvement.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and HR technologies (SAP/SuccessFactors).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional organizational skills with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.
• In-depth knowledge of recruitment best practices, employment laws, and DEI principles.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to use data to drive decisions and improvements.

We will ask you for these items if you are hired

Valid G driver's license.

Worker Health and Safety Awareness Training certificate from the Ministry of Labour. (may be obtained post offer)

Proof of your current and valid certificate(s) and/or educational qualifications.

Your compensation

The annual salary range for this non-union position is $86,756 to $105,802 (Band Level 4).

Hours of work

Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Some evenings and weekends may be required.

Advertisement expiration date

To apply, submit your candidate profile and application through cityONE careers by January 4, 2026.

Accommodation needs and protection of privacy

The City of Cambridge recognizes and appreciates diversity and inclusion enhances our public value commitment.

We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience and encourage all qualified people to apply, including and especially people from equity-deserving groups. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with honour and respect toward their individual dimensions of diversity.

We strive to remove barriers that may prevent qualified applicants from fully participating in the recruitment and selection process. Accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation is available throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Contact to make your needs known in advance.

For more information on our Employment Equity, please read our full policy.

Personal information collected in relation to the recruitment process is collected under the authority outlined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and used solely to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Cambridge only.