Talent Acquisition Specialist

THE OPPORTUNITY

Building Ontario Fund (BOF) is seeking an indefinite full-time Talent Acquisition Specialist.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

In this role, you’ll report to the Head, People, Culture and Operations and be accountable for Accountable for delivering full‑cycle talent acquisition by partnering with hiring managers to anticipate staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies. The role provides expert consultation on job design, posting, evaluation, and selection processes to ensure high‑quality, consistent, and barrier‑free hiring practices. It builds talent pipelines through targeted outreach, external partnerships, and market insights, while advising on messaging that strengthens Supply Ontario’s competitive position.

Your day-to-day

• Provide full cycle talent attraction and acquisition, working closely with managers to anticipate and plan for staffing needs and for the development and delivery of key talent attraction strategies.
• Provide value-adding consultation and guidance to hiring managers that influences the approach, strategy or process used to maximize recruitment initiatives.
• Develop job postings and provide expertise and guidance to hiring managers in the design and implementation of the interview and evaluation process to positively impact the quality of hire.
• Ensure the application of barrier-free and clear language in job postings and recruitment materials; and support the provision of accommodation to applicants and candidates in accordance with the Human Rights code and relevant legislation.
• Develop understanding of talent needs for specialized or critical positions given the scope, skill needs, labour market, function specific or industry trends; guide hiring managers in prioritizing appropriate position requirements and recruitment strategies based on business need. Leverage expertise in recruiting processes to establish reasonable timeframes and expectations.
• Coach hiring managers in the development of selection criteria, interview guides, testing and assessment of candidates to ensure a fair, consistent and effective hiring process.
• Provide guidance and insight to hiring managers on key messages or candidate informational materials that will create a competitive advantage in the market.
• Partner with external recruiters, HR team members, and internal stakeholders to drive staffing requirements.
• Complete employee onboarding in tandem with the hiring manager and ensures that all relevant information is provided to the Finance team for payroll purposes.
• Lead the implementation of new outreach and strategic recruitment initiatives and develop networks to ensure a constant flow of qualified candidates using various tools such as social media, career fairs, agencies, and external partnerships.
• Identify new recruitment opportunities to increase awareness of the organization and make recommendations to enhance recruitment best practices and new recruiting approaches. Ensure hiring practices are followed consistently and fairly.
• Contribute to the development of standards, procedures and processes, assesses feedback received and identifies areas for enhancements or improvements. Collaborate on support services templates, tools, and guidelines.
• Collect, analyze, maintain, and ensure accuracy of recruitment data. Identify performance gaps; make observations and conclusions from data analysis and translate findings into actionable initiatives to maximize recruitment outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Professional certification (CHRP), preferred but not required.

Knowledge & skills

• In-depth knowledge of HR management best practices, processes and procedures relating to recruitment.
• Knowledge of HR-related legislation such as Ontario Employment Standards Act, WSIB, Human Rights Code, Pay Equity Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Knowledge of effective interviewing techniques and probing skills to solicit candidate responses.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build strong trust and rapport with leaders and able to flex style appropriately.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Project management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required to develop compelling job postings and work effectively with all levels of staff and management.
• Ability to translate recruitment strategies into actionable plans and results.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple searches, hiring managers, and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to think strategically and execute tactically.
• Ability to protect and maintain confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong political acuity, to recognize and take into account sensitive political situations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams).

THE ENVIRONMENT

Physical

Our office at 79 Wellington Street W, Toronto is steps from Union Station, with great dining and transit options.

As part of the Ontario Public Service, BOF requires employees to work in-office five (5) days/week. We believe in-person presence and collaboration strengthens culture and service delivery.

We recognize that flexibility matters; accommodations and flexible arrangements are available on a case-by-case basis for health, accessibility, family or other protected needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Cultural

We believe in and foster a transparent, inclusive, collaborative, and celebratory workplace. To learn more about Life at BOF, visit our Linkedin Page.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Competitive compensation

We offer fair, market-informed salaries that reflect your experience and qualifications, while balancing public sector responsibility.

The expected salary for this role is CA$105,000 for candidates who meet the stated qualifications, with the potential for up to CA$110,000 if experience and qualifications exceed the requirements AND would provide significant additional value to the role.

A retirement plan that’s built to last

We offer a defined-benefit (DB) pension through the (Ontario) Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) that provides predictable and secure income in retirement, indexed to inflation; early retirement options, survivor benefits, and is backed by the Government of Ontario. BOF also matches your contributions 1:1, adding ~9-11% of your salary in long-term value.

Benefits that prioritize your health & wellbeing

For this position, we offer:

• “Day-1” Health, Dental, Life, AD&D and LTD insurance coverage for you and your dependents, with 100% of premiums paid for by BOF, and no annual deductibles or “upgrade” fees
• $750 Health Care Spending Account annually
• Optional supplementary life, AD&D, and critical illness insurance for you and your dependents
• Discounted Corporate Gym Membership Options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential help with mental health, fitness, relationships, nutrition, finances, elder care, and legal services
• Pregnancy & Parental Leave Top-up
• Time to recharge including 4 weeks annual vacation time, 13 paid statutory holidays, 6 paid sick days/ year with up to 124 more days of sick leave at 75% of salary

Accessibility & accommodations

We are committed to an accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please advise us, and we’ll work with you to provide any necessary and reasonable support to facilitate your participation.

Commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion

Diversity and inclusion are core to BOF’s strength. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and identities and hire through a merit-based process.

AI disclosure

BOF uses AI to support documentation and summarization of candidate conversations. We do not currently use AI for screening, assessment, or decision-making in the recruitment process.