Bilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist - Permanent

Ottawa, ON
$80,000 per year
Permanent
Full-time

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We are partnering with a well-established organization to recruit a Bilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist to join a high-performing team. This role is ideal for a recruitment professional who enjoys owning the full-cycle hiring process while collaborating closely with leadership to support strategic hiring initiatives.The Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for delivering end-to-end recruitment and onboarding activities. The successful candidate will play a key role in attracting top talent, enhancing the candidate experience, and ensuring recruitment processes are efficient, compliant and aligned with business needs.Duties include but are not limited to:
Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

Partnering with hiring managers to define role requirements, timelines, and sourcing strategies
Managing the full-cycle recruitment process, including job postings, screening, interviews, reference checks, and offer preparation
Building and maintaining talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs

Onboarding & Coordination

Coordinating onboarding activities including background checks, documentation, and first-day logistics
Supporting new hire orientation planning and ensuring a smooth onboarding experience
Maintaining accurate candidate and recruitment records within the applicant tracking system (ATS)

Process Improvement & Reporting

Identifying opportunities to improve recruitment and onboarding processes
Supporting recruitment reporting, metrics tracking, and analytics
Ensuring recruitment practices align with employment legislation and inclusive hiring standards

This is a hands-on role that combines strategic recruitment with day-to-day coordination and requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.About YouThe successful candidate will have the following:

Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
Minimum 3-5 years of experience managing full-cycle recruitment, preferably within financial or professional services
Strong understanding of employment legislation, recruitment best practices, and inclusive hiring principles
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple requisitions and competing priorities
Experience using applicant tracking systems and job boards
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong client-service mindset
Experience coordinating onboarding or new hire orientation processes
Knowledge of financial services talent profiles (e.g., advisory, risk, compliance) is considered an asset
Bilingualism in English and French is required
Experience supporting recruitment within a Crown corporation, public sector, or similarly regulated environment is considered a strong asset

About the Job

Location: Ottawa, ON (hybrid work environment)
Duration: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Salary: $80,000 to $100,000 (commensurate with experience) + benefits

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How to ApplyPlease apply by clicking the “Apply Now” button below and follow the instructions to submit your résumé. You can also apply by submitting your résumé directly to . If you are already registered with us, please contact your Senior Recruiter. Please quote job 19036.LRO Staffing values fairness, confidentiality, and human judgment in every stage of our hiring process. We do not use automated or AI-driven screening tools to assess applications. Each submission is reviewed by an experienced recruiter to ensure a thoughtful and equitable evaluation of every candidate.Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruiters will be in touch with you if your profile meets the requirements for the role and the expectations of our clients. Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.
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