Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor/Conseiller principal en acquisition de talents

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor / Conseiller principal en acquisition de talents based in Canada.

Join a dynamic Human Resources team and play a strategic role in attracting, assessing, and securing exceptional talent. As a trusted partner to hiring managers, you will lead full-cycle recruitment and develop tailored sourcing strategies aligned with organizational needs. You will help strengthen the candidate experience through clear communication, structured interviews, and timely feedback. This role also offers the opportunity to contribute to employer branding, recruitment analytics, and continuous improvement initiatives. Working in a collaborative, fast-paced clinical research environment, you will help build high-performing teams while supporting the organization’s growth. Your expertise will make a meaningful impact on recruitment quality, hiring efficiency, and the overall talent acquisition strategy.

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from identifying hiring needs and sourcing candidates to screening, selection, offer preparation, and onboarding coordination.

• Partner closely with hiring managers to define role requirements, develop sourcing plans, and implement effective recruitment strategies.

• Guide and coach hiring managers on recruitment best practices, interview preparation, candidate evaluation, and structured selection processes.

• Deliver a positive candidate experience through consistent communication, timely feedback, well-organized interviews, and ongoing support throughout the recruitment process.

• Identify and leverage the most effective sourcing channels and platforms for different roles and skill sets, including proactive talent sourcing.

• Conduct screening interviews to assess candidates’ skills, experience, language proficiency, and alignment with the role and organizational culture; prepare candidate shortlists and summaries for hiring managers.

• Manage job postings and candidate progression within applicant tracking systems (ATS), while maintaining recruitment platforms and associated accounts.

• Coordinate pre-employment activities, including background checks and reference verification.

• Contribute to employer branding initiatives and develop social media strategies to promote open positions and strengthen the organization’s visibility as an employer.

• Develop and maintain recruitment reports and analytics to monitor performance, identify trends, and improve hiring outcomes.

• Lead and participate in talent acquisition projects, process improvements, and strategic initiatives.

• Prepare offer details for employment letters and contracts, and collaborate with HR Business Partners to ensure a smooth transition from recruitment to onboarding.

Requirements

• University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or another relevant field.

• Five to seven years of in-house recruitment experience, ideally with responsibility for managing multiple roles and partnering directly with hiring managers.

• Hands-on experience using applicant tracking systems and candidate sourcing tools and platforms.

• Full professional fluency in both French and English, written and spoken.

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• Demonstrated ability to develop creative sourcing strategies and identify high-quality candidates for a range of positions.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and influence hiring decisions.

• High standards of confidentiality, professionalism, discretion, and diplomacy when handling sensitive candidate and employee information.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment while managing competing priorities and maintaining attention to detail.

• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and applicable Health Canada and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations and guidelines.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a continuous improvement mindset.

• Legal authorization to work in Canada.

Benefits

• Permanent, full-time employment offering stability and opportunities for professional growth.

• Flexible working hours to support work-life balance.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Retirement savings plan (RRSP) to support long-term financial planning.

• Paid vacation and personal days to support rest and personal commitments.

• Virtual medical clinic access for convenient healthcare support.

• Public transportation rebates to help reduce commuting costs.

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities to strengthen professional skills and support career advancement.

• Social activities and a collaborative workplace that encourages teamwork, innovation, reliability, and responsiveness.

• Career development opportunities within an international clinical research environment.

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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