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

Reporting to the Manager of Human Resources, the Advisor is accountable for partnering with corporate clients to provide comprehensive services in all aspects of Talent Acquisition (Sourcing, recruitment, selection, etc.) aimed at attracting and retaining high quality talent. The Talent Acquisition Advisor is responsible for full life-cycle recruitment, collaborating with leaders (including senior management) and other Human Resource partners across the organization. The Advisor is accountable for the end-to-end recruitment of roles within both union and non-union portfolios.

What you will be doing

• As a trusted advisor, lead the full-cycle recruitment process for various roles, including strategic leadership positions, from intake to candidate acceptance.

• Coordinate all aspects of recruitment and selection, including working with stakeholders on pre-screening activities, advertising, interviewing, candidate screening, referencing, and administrative support.

• Provide talent mapping and align recruitment strategies through direct sourcing, networking, and innovative recruiting techniques to source and acquire quality talent.

• Collaborate with management teams to understand departmental needs, design position profiles, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and core competencies.

• Conduct in-depth candidate screenings and assessments, ensuring alignment with job specifications and organizational competencies.

• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process and maintain detailed records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

• Work with HR staff, external agencies, and industry associations to enhance recruitment efforts and stay informed about employment laws.

• Contribute to the development and updating of recruitment policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance.

• Create and maintain the current inventory of position profiles based on current job descriptions and ensure compliance with the maintenance program as directed by the City's job evaluation process.

Education

• Degree in Human Resources Management or similar
• Ontario Class G License
• Certified in Recruitment Profiling / Assessment Analysis, is an asset
• Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP), or equivalent designation

Experience and Knowledge

• Four years of experience in full cycle recruitment
• Solid ability to conduct different types of interviews, (i.e. structured, competency-based, behavioral based, phone interviews, reference checks, circuit interviews, virtual interviews etc.
• Proficient presentation skills
• Strong planning, organizational and communication skills

We will ask you for these items if you are hired

Your compensation

The annual salary range for this non-union position is $84,066 to $102,521 (Band Level 4).

Comprehensive benefits package including extended health, dental, travel benefits; long term disability; accidental death and dismemberment and life insurance

Enrolment in Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS)

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

Interested candidates should apply at www.cambridge.ca/careers. This posting will close on March 5, 2025.

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 HRServices@Cambridge.ca 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.