Sr Talent Acquisition Specialist, Early Talent

3 weeks ago


Guelph, Canada Co-operators Full time

Company: CGL
Department: Human Resources
Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Work Model: Hybrid 
Language: Bilingualism in English and French is required.

The Opportunity:

We are a leading Canadian financial services cooperative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society and our team is essential to deliver on this strategy. That’s why we prioritize our people, to ensure we provide a strong culture and development opportunities which enables our team to thrive and to live our purpose. The best part is that you will work with people that care passionately about you, our clients, and our communities.

Reporting to the Manager, Talent Acquisition – Process, Programs and Innovation, this position will play a key role in developing and leading the overall strategy and execution of early talent programs including the hiring of all coops, new grads, and students/interns across the organization. They will be accountable for developing partnerships with colleges and universities as well as key stakeholders internally and externally to develop annual recruitment plans to identify and manage all early talent needs. In collaboration with the business and their respective talent acquisition colleagues, they will manage the end-to-end recruitment process and ensure successful hiring and conversion of early talent for all areas of the business. Collaborating with leaders, the broader HR and talent acquisition teams, as well as marketing and communications, they will be instrumental in organizing and facilitating participation in career fairs and other events that will position us as an employer of choice on campuses.

How you will create impact:

In partnership with leaders, the Talent Acquisition Manager – Process, Program and Innovation, and the HR/talent acquisition teams, develop and execute an overall early talent strategy for the organization Partner with leaders and key stakeholders across the organization to identify and develop annual plans inclusive of co-op, new grad and student/internship hires to build a continuous pipeline of talent across various business segments where we have gaps to build a pipeline at the entry level Identify colleges and universities and other industry associations/organizations with programs of interest that align to business requirements and establishes key schools and influencers Collaborate with IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility) colleagues to identify synergies and opportunities to diversify early talent pools and establish communities of interest on campus Build an annual recruitment cycle/timelines and calendar of events and prepares presentations to profile Cooperators on campus Own the job posting process for all early talent roles and responsible for the overseeing the full cycle of recruitment – leveraging support from the respective recruiters supporting the business as required; leverages social media/external platforms to promote roles Organize and facilitates all events and prepares materials and/or workshops and ensures set up/prep required for all stakeholders is organized in advance Manage and organizes swag, banners and other materials needed at various events Prepare hiring leaders with appropriate interview tools, tips, and training to support them in the hiring process Track all early talent hires in the applicant tracking system and provides regular updates to business leaders and the broader HR/Talent Acquisition teams to share learnings and successes Continuously seek process and program improvements to enhance the early talent experience All other tasks and duties as required

How you will succeed:

You foster innovation and continuous improvement with a focus on the client, candidate and recruiter experiences You have a passion for marketing and influencing to champion our brand on campuses You leverage data, trends and best practices to identify opportunities You successfully convey messages and demonstrate openness to exploring alternative points of view You use critical thinking to guide decision making and apply a strategic mindset to adjust business plans based on shifting priorities You build trusting relationships at all levels and thrive on interacting and engaging with students during their journey You are creative and continuously seek fun ways to attract and engage with early talent

To join our team:

You have a minimum of 5 years of full life cycle talent acquisition experience with a minimum of 2 years in early talent/student/campus recruitment You have demonstrated experiences leading and implementing early talent programs and partnerships for at least 2 full calendar year cycles You have a post-secondary degree in Business Administration, Commerce or a related discipline A CHRP designation is preferred, or other recruiting credentials You have excellent communication, presentation and project/program management skills Bilingualism in English and French is required Proficiency in both English and French is essential to the main duties in this role, including servicing and communicating primarily with majority anglophone and francophone clients, groups, and teams. The essential non-French duties are not assignable to adjacent or other team members. 

What you need to know:

You may travel occasionally locally and across Canada Evening and weekend event set up/participation will be required You will be required to adhere to our hybrid work model, with a minimum of 2 days in office per week

What’s in it for you?

Training and development opportunities to grow your career Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs A holistic approach to your well-being,with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture Paid volunteer days to give back to your community In addition to our competitive salary and incentive programs, eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package including group retirement savings plans, pension and benefits (, health and wellness, dental, disability and life coverage), mental health support and an employee assistance program.

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