Canadian Cancer Society Hiring for Talent Acquisition Specialist Job at Toronto

WHY JOIN THE CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY (CCS)?

The Canadian Cancer Society works tirelessly to save and improve lives. We fund the brightest minds in cancer research. We provide a compassionate support system for all those affected by cancer, across Canada and for all types of cancer. As the voice for people who care about cancer, we work with governments to shape a healthier society. No other organization does all that we do to make lives better today and transform the future of cancer forever.

Help us make a difference. Call 1-888-939-3333 or visit cancer.ca today.

COME AS YOU ARE

At CCS, we embrace everyone’s uniqueness and recognize the strength that lies in differences. We believe in the power of our collective potential and strive to achieve a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace to empower and create opportunities for all. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their gender, age, religion, race, ethnicity, and nationality. Particularly equity deserving groups, such as members of the BIPOC, and LGBTQ2+ communities, people living with disabilities, veterans, and anyone who may contribute to the further diversification of the Canadian Cancer Society. Together we unite and inspire all Canadians to change the future of cancer.

JOB OVERVIEW

Working alongside the broader HR Team on the development and execution of an integrated talent acquisition strategy, as the Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will be responsible for sourcing candidates through various channels and provide an excellent candidate experience representing the CCS brand. To be successful in this role, you should be able to develop and nurture trusting relationships with potential hires as well as internal stakeholders. Ultimately, you will contribute to the creation of a strong talent pipeline for our CCS’s current and future hiring needs.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Develop recruitment plans by assessing requirements in consultation with HR Business Partners and internal business clients; including selection of the most appropriate recruiting tools to source the best candidates.
• Responsible for full-cycle recruitment for open positions & potential future vacancies including advertise, recruit, screen, interview, and assess candidates to ensure highly qualified interested candidates are presented to hiring managers.
• Identify and utilize internal (career site, employee referral program) and external (databases, LinkedIn, job boards) resources available to assist in strategically seeking talent in a competitive recruiting environment.
• Effectively engage with top external passive talent to present CCS’s unique employer value proposition, acting as an ambassador for CCS’s employer brand.
• Work closely with HR Business Partners to address talent gaps and proactively support those gaps.
• Conduct a fair and respectful selection process aligned to our organizational values and policies; ensuring a positive experience for all external and internal parties involved.
• Ensure that CCS is a diverse and inclusive workplace by leading an inclusive recruitment process, connecting with, interviewing, and hiring a diverse set of individuals through understanding and valuing different backgrounds and opinions.
• Act as a first point of contact and build influential candidate relationships during the selection process.
• Generate a talent pipeline, by advancing CCS’s employer brand, to address future business needs.
• Manage the recruitment process from end to end, ensuring a quality hire, meeting timelines and within budget.
• Deliver on established key metrics to ensure talent acquisition goals are met.
• Contribute to the ongoing evolution of our talent acquisition strategy; always striving for continuous improvement and to position CCS as and employer of choice.
• Collaborate with other members of the Talent team on various projects.
• Actively contribute to our culture of justice, belonging, equity, diversity, and inclusion by ensuring that all staff feel represented and heard regardless of their gender, age, religion, ethnicity, and nationality or race.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of two years of experience; a combination of education and work experience in either HR or recruitment demonstrating progression and proven success.
• Energetic, tech-savvy and results oriented individual with a proven track record of delivering full cycle recruitment to enhance the business.
• Knowledge of sourcing best practices and candidate sourcing channels, negotiation skills, headhunting, and networking in recruitment circles.
• Ability to work well under pressure and remain calm during high volume periods.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented; can prioritize and multi-task while managing multiple tasks and projects.
• Must be a team player, who can collaborate well with others and also work independently with little direction or supervision.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organization and with external partners and stakeholders.
• Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and strong customer service skills; driven to provide a quality experience for all internal customers as well as in acting as a CCS ambassador externally.
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly to changing business conditions and shifting priorities.

• Bilingualism (English/French) is preferred.

• Passion like ours to create a world where no Canadian fears cancer.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

CCS offers meaningful opportunities to help make a difference in the lives of Canadians with cancer, their caregivers, families and communities. We are committed to building and nurturing an inclusive community for our employees by highlighting their unique experiences. We value diverse skills and strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates. CCS is committed to fostering a culture that is inspiring, supportive and exemplifies our core values:

COURAGE UNITED CARING RIGOUR.

In return for your skills and dedication, we offer an attractive compensation package that encompasses a competitive salary, excellent benefits, which include paid parental leave, paid family sick time and health insurance, and the opportunity to have a rewarding employment experience where your contributions can make a true difference every day.

HOW TO APPLY:

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume, cover letter and salary expectations.

For internal candidates, this position is assigned to salary band 4.

CCS is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. In accordance with the local provincial Accessibility Act, accommodation will be provided as requested throughout the recruitment process. We want to make the interview process a great experience for you!

We thank all candidates for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note that in keeping with the mandate of CCS to model and promote healthy lifestyles, employees are not permitted to smoke in or about CCS premises or while carrying out CCS business.

As an employer, occupational health and safety legislation requires that we protect our workers from health and safety risks in the workplace. CCS has implemented a mandatory vaccination policy requiring that all staff who work in any of our physical workplaces must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. All employees will need to attest to their vaccination status through a secure online form or automated applications. Reasonable accommodation and remote working will be discussed on a case-by-case basis.

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