Recruitment Team Lead, Brossard - QC

123Dentist is Canada's largest majority dentist-owned network of dental practices, with almost 500 locations nationwide and nearly 8,000 employees. We offer professional advancement opportunities, competitive compensation, corporate sponsored incentive programs such as phantom stock option plan for full-time employees (a first of its kind in the Canadian dental industry), and a long-term career in a growing network located in multiple communities across the country, at all levels of the industry.

We provide Canadian dentists and dental practices with an array of non-clinical support and resources, including accounting, HR, marketing, as well as supply & equipment procurement.

By leveraging our unmatched management experience, marketing expertise and state-of-the-art technologies, we allow dentists to take advantage of a practical and effective alternative to practice ownership and focus on what they're best at - being a dentist!

We are recruiting for an experienced Bilingual Recruitment Team Lead to join our growing Human Resources team. This role will be based at our Corporate Head Office in Brossard, Montreal QC.

This is an on-site position.

Job Overview:

The Recruitment Team Lead is responsible for leading a professional and high-quality talent acquisition service, overseeing the full cycle of recruitment activities. This role includes managing job requisition creation, developing job posting and candidate sourcing strategies, applicant management, resume screening, short-listing, and assessing candidates alongside hiring managers. The Team Lead will also play a pivotal role in preparing and presenting employment agreements and ensuring a smooth onboarding process for new hires.

In addition to managing daily recruitment functions, the Recruitment Team Lead will drive continuous improvement initiatives within the recruitment process, including the optimization of our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and data reporting. This position requires a strong focus on best practices to identify and secure top talent while ensuring accuracy and compliance in all HR-related work.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Collaborate closely with the Recruitment Leaders to coordinate and manage the recruitment process, including job ad creation, monitoring, and applicant screening.
• Supervise and mentor Recruitment Advisors and Coordinators to ensure consistency in processes and foster a culture of continuous improvement in recruitment practices.
• Provide strategic counsel to hiring managers, helping them develop tailored recruitment strategies to meet their specific needs.
• Act as the primary point of contact for external partners (e.g., job boards, universities, colleges, etc.) to maintain effective relationships and ensure responsive partnerships.
• Work collaboratively with HR and Payroll teams on recruitment and onboarding efforts.
• Leverage social media platforms (e.g., Indeed, LinkedIn, etc.) to identify and engage potential candidates.
• Prepare interview questions and other selection materials in conjunction with hiring managers.
• Continuously update job posting templates and ads to align with evolving business needs.
• Propose and implement innovative ideas to enhance recruitment processes and improve candidate experience, including exploring alternative recruitment platforms and headhunting for hard-to-fill roles.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies throughout the recruitment process.
• Oversee the preparation of employment agreements (offer letters) and facilitate new hire onboarding.
• Conduct regular recruitment reports to assess current hiring needs and identify future trends.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by leadership.

Education, Credentials, Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in a high-volume recruitment role with increasing responsibilities; experience in a healthcare environment is a plus.
• Experience leading a team an asset
• Undergraduate Degree/Diploma in Human Resources, Commerce, or a related field preferred; CPHR designation or progress towards it is desirable.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Solid leadership skills, including the ability to motivate and guide team members, foster collaboration, and drive performance improvements.
• Knowledge and understanding of recruiting and sourcing techniques
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with good negotiation tactics
• Proficient in HR-related systems and tools, such as ATS, HRIS (e.g., ADP),
• Proven ability to prioritize duties/projects, multi-task, and work independently in a fast-paced environment with constant demands.
• Strong decision-making skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Customer service-oriented, with a sensitivity to hiring needs of the Regional Leaders and understanding importance of diplomacy and confidentiality
• Advanced level proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook
• Fully bilingual in French and English is required

What We are Offering:

• Full-time permanent employment, competitive salary and great benefits package
• A collaborative team that will support and train you, great office environment
• Challenging and rewarding role that will develop your skillset and talent
• Dynamic, fast-paced and growing company, with an entrepreneurial, 'can do' attitude

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Recruitment Team Lead to elevate our talent acquisition efforts and contribute to our ongoing success. If you have a passion for recruitment and a commitment to best practices, we would love to hear from you!

Why Join Us?
At 123Dentist, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace and offer a dynamic environment where you can make an impact on the total rewards experience for our team members across the country.

123Dentist is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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