Talent Acquisition Specialist
- Ottawa, ON, Canada
$70,000 to $73,000CAD annual salary. · Full-time
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- $70,000 to $73,000CAD annual salary.
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- English
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Original job description
About Calian
At Calian, we help organizations overcome obstacles, manage risks, and drive progress. Since 1982, we’ve grown from a small consulting firm into a trusted global company across defence, space, health, nuclear energy, public safety, and government.
We create innovative solutions that tackle complex challenges and help organizations and communities stay resilient, informed, and connected. If you’re driven by purpose and energized by solving real-world challenges, we want you on our team.
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support Calian’s corporate hiring needs by managing the full recruitment lifecycle. In this role, you will partner with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to source, assess and hire talent across the organization while delivering a positive candidate experience and timely, accurate recruitment support.
Responsibilities
$70,000 to $73,000CAD annual salary.
Position Type
We have 1 full-time, permanent position available.
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AI Usage Disclosure
At Calian, we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen or evaluate candidates. AI tools may support backend administrative tasks, but they do not influence hiring decisions. All evaluations and decisions are made by real people on our recruitment team and hiring managers. All applicants are reviewed and only those chosen for an interview will be contacted by our recruiting team.
How we hire
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At Calian, we help organizations overcome obstacles, manage risks, and drive progress. Since 1982, we’ve grown from a small consulting firm into a trusted global company across defence, space, health, nuclear energy, public safety, and government.
We create innovative solutions that tackle complex challenges and help organizations and communities stay resilient, informed, and connected. If you’re driven by purpose and energized by solving real-world challenges, we want you on our team.
Job Type: Full Time
Position Overview
We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support Calian’s corporate hiring needs by managing the full recruitment lifecycle. In this role, you will partner with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to source, assess and hire talent across the organization while delivering a positive candidate experience and timely, accurate recruitment support.
Responsibilities
- Partner with HR Business Partners and hiring managers to confirm role requirements and create accurate job postings.
- Develop and execute recruitment plans, including posting and advertising strategies.
- Source and attract candidates through job boards, social media, referrals and professional networks.
- Review applications, conduct phone screenings and complete cultural fit interviews.
- Present qualified candidates to hiring managers with clear recommendations.
- Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and key stakeholders.
- Complete reference checks and initiate background checks.
- Maintain consistent candidate communication throughout the recruitment process.
- Build and maintain talent pipelines for recurring and hard-to-fill positions.
- Maintain accurate records in the Applicant Tracking System and provide regular recruitment updates.
- Provide the Talent Acquisition Manager and HR Business Partners with updates on headcount requests and recruitment progress.
- Represent Calian at career fairs and events to support the employer brand.
- Contribute to onboarding practices and recruitment process improvements.
- A post-secondary education in a relevant field is preferred.
- 3+ years of demonstrated end to end recruiting cycle success.
- Knowledge of HR practices and applicable legislation
- Strong interviewing and negotiation skills with the ability to navigate difficult conversations with candidates or hiring managers.
- Ability to manage a high-volume workload of requisitions with accuracy and professionalism.
- Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems and sourcing tools (IE: Success Factors, Avature and LinkedIn Recruiter).
- Superior oral and written communication skills.
- Bilingualism (English/French) will be considered a strong asset.
- A professional and positive presence with the discretion and tact required to represent Calian effectively.
- This position will be a hybrid role working out of our Kanata office from time to time with majority of the work being done remotely.
- Ability to resolve recruitment challenges by following established processes and escalating complex matters when required.
- Commitment to completing required training, reporting hazards and incidents, and contributing to a healthy and respectful work environment.
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Canadian Government Security Clearance at the Reliability level.
$70,000 to $73,000CAD annual salary.
Position Type
We have 1 full-time, permanent position available.
# #SF#
AI Usage Disclosure
At Calian, we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen or evaluate candidates. AI tools may support backend administrative tasks, but they do not influence hiring decisions. All evaluations and decisions are made by real people on our recruitment team and hiring managers. All applicants are reviewed and only those chosen for an interview will be contacted by our recruiting team.
How we hire
- Our hiring process is designed to help us get to know you and discover if you are the best fit for our team. It's also an opportunity for you to gauge if a role at Calian is the right fit for you.
- Our commitment to diverse, yet highly specialized solutions require many different skills and abilities. We look for the best talent that can contribute to Calian’s success as well as enhance our culture. We encourage you to apply to a role or join our talent community and sign up for job alerts that match your area of expertise and what you are looking for in your next opportunity.
- We give the same time and consideration to everyone who applies. Here are a few things you can do to ensure your application shines:
- Do your research on Calian, the department, and team you are looking to join
- Add a cover letter that explains why you are a good fit for this position
- Share a portfolio, personal websites, or links to your professional social media
- In your CV, highlight your key achievements - this is your time to brag
- Include dates! Share the timeline of your experience
- Stand out by tailoring your resume to each position you apply to
- Only apply to roles you’re genuinely interested in and that align to your experience
- Be prepared! Do your research on Calian, the department, and team you are looking to join
- View the responsibilities for the role and find examples that demonstrate how you’ve completed these in your previous work experience
- Prepare a list of questions to ask us
- Dress business casual for your interview (virtual and in person)
- We assess your skills and fit, you assess our fit for you
- We keep you updated and share expectations as we make progress in the recruiting cycle
- Feel free to reach out to your Talent Acquisition Specialist at any time during the hiring process
- Competitive, company-paid benefits
- Generous time off package
- Stock purchase plan
- RRSP program
- Flexible work hours for eligible roles
- Programs to support employee health and well-being
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More about this job
Responsibilities
Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for corporate roles, partnering with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to define requirements, source and assess candidates, coordinate interviews, and support hiring decisions. Maintain candidate communication and accurate ATS records, build talent pipelines, provide recruitment updates, represent Calian at career events, and contribute to onboarding and process improvements.
Requirements
A relevant post-secondary education is preferred, along with at least three years of successful end-to-end recruiting experience and knowledge of HR practices and applicable legislation. Candidates should have strong interviewing, negotiation, communication, and workload-management skills, proficiency with ATS and sourcing tools, and eligibility to obtain and maintain Canadian Government Reliability-level security clearance.
Skills
- Full-Cycle Recruiting
- Candidate Sourcing
- Interviewing
- Candidate Assessment
- Negotiation
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- SuccessFactors
- Avature
- Recruitment Planning
- Candidate Communication
- Reference Checks
- Background Checks
- Talent Pipeline Development
- Stakeholder Coordination
- Employer Branding
Benefits
- Company-Paid Benefits
- Generous Time Off
- Stock Purchase Plan
- RRSP Program
- Flexible Work Hours
- Employee Health and Well-Being Programs
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Human Resources
Keywords
- Talent Acquisition
- Full-Cycle Recruiting
- Corporate Hiring
- Recruitment Lifecycle
- Hiring Managers
- HR Business Partners
- Job Postings
- Recruitment Plans
- Candidate Sourcing
- Job Boards
- Social Media
- Professional Networks
- Phone Screening
- Cultural Fit Interviews
- Candidate Recommendations
- Reference Checks
- Background Checks
- Applicant Tracking System
- SuccessFactors
- Avature
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- Talent Pipelines
- Headcount Requests
- Employer Branding
- Onboarding
- HR Practices
- Employment Legislation
- Government Security Clearance
- Reliability Status