Join a Challenger
At EQ, we're remaking banking so every Canadian gets ahead, every day. Serving nearly 4 million Canadians from coast to coast, we offer a wide variety of financial services from banking and lending, to trust and credit union solutions.
We've been at this since 1970, challenging the conventions of traditional banking with smarter, faster, and more connected financial experiences.
What's kept us moving? The people behind it all: challengers who ask better questions, push back on old assumptions, and look for a better way forward.
If you're driven to help reshape how banking works for Canadians and the businesses that power our economy, this could be your next big opportunity.
We can’t wait to get to know you!
Purpose of the Job
The Director, Talent Acquisition is a senior leadership role responsible for building a modern, integrated talent acquisition ecosystem that supports EQB’s growth strategy, acquisitions integration, and long‑term workforce sustainability.
This role goes beyond external hiring. It is accountable for end‑to‑end talent movement, external recruitment, internal mobility, career pathing, and succession‑ready pipelines, ensuring the right talent is in the right roles at the right time.
As EQB continues to scale through acquisitions and transformation, this leader will design and execute enterprise TA strategies that enable seamless integration, transparent career pathways, and equitable access to opportunity across the organization.
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Main Activities:
Enterprise Talent Acquisition Strategy
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Own and execute the enterprise‑wide Talent Acquisition strategy, aligned to business growth, acquisitions integration, and workforce planning.
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Evolve TA from a delivery function to a strategic advisory partner to business and HR leadership.
TA Capability & Competency Alignment
Team Leadership & Operating Model
Employer Brand & Talent Market Positioning
Governance, Data & Insight
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Monitor hiring and mobility outcomes
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Identify risks and opportunities
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Inform leadership decision‑making
Ensure compliance with employment legislation and internal risk standards.
Acquisitions Integration Enablement
- Lead TA integration efforts for acquired businesses, including:
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Harmonizing hiring practices, assessment standards, and employer brand
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Supporting role clarity, career mapping, and talent stabilization
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Ensuring a consistent and equitable candidate and employee experience
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Act as a key people partner during post‑acquisition transitions.
What Success Looks Like:
- Internal mobility is visible, trusted, and actively used across the organization
- Acquisitions are supported by clear talent integration and career pathways
- Leaders view TA as a strategic partner, not a transactional service
- TA capabilities and competencies are aligned to future workforce needs
- Time‑to‑fill, quality‑of‑hire, and engagement outcomes improve sustainably
Knowledge/Skill Requirements:
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Must demonstrate education around unconscious bias, reconciliation work, intercultural competence, accessibility and accommodation awareness
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What we offer [For full-time permanent roles]
💰 Competitive discretionary bonus
✨ Market leading RRSP match program
🩺 Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
📝 Employee Share Purchase Plan
👶🏽 Maternity/Parental top-up while you care for your little one
🏝 Generous vacation policy and personal days
🖥 Virtual events to connect with your fellow colleagues
🎓 Professional development and comprehensive Career Development program
💛 A fulfilling opportunity to join one of the top FinTechs and help create a new kind of banking experience
The incumbent will be working hybrid and in office time will be spent working from EQ Bank’s additional office space located at 2200-25 Ontario Street, Toronto, ON.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
EQ is committed to building an inclusive, accessible environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and supported. We believe our organization is stronger - and our people thrive - when we honour and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives. We’re equally committed to supporting your growth, both professionally and personally.
We provide a barrier‑free recruitment process and work environment. If you require accommodations at any stage, we will work with you to ensure you can bring your best self to the process and beyond.
As part of our recruitment process, EQ uses AI to help screen, assess, and/or select applicants for this position. All AI-enabled outputs are reviewed and validated by our talent team. All candidates considered for hire must successfully complete a criminal background check and credit check. While we appreciate every application, an EQ recruiter will contact only those whose skills and experience most closely match the requirements of the role.
EQB Inc. (TSX: EQB) is the parent company of Equitable Bank, the country's seventh-largest Schedule I bank by assets, which operates EQ Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank™. EQB Inc. serves nearly 4 million Canadians and manages approximately $150 billion in combined assets under management and administration.
To learn more, visit eqb.investorroom.com and eqbank.ca.
