Consultant, Talent Acquisition - Retail Banking

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Remote

Duration: 5 months

Our client, a leading financial institution in Canada, is looking for a Consultant, Talent Acquisitionto support end-to-end recruitment across retail service, sales, and branch management roles. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with one of the Top 5 Banks in Canada.

Typical Day in role

• Support high-volume hiring by addressing backlog driven by increased demand and hiring model changes
• Source qualified candidates across key markets using LinkedIn and other sourcing platforms
• Conduct pre-screening assessments and advance suitable candidates to business line interviews
• Partner with recruiters who manage hiring manager relationships to align on candidate needs
• Collaborate with hiring managers on candidate shortlists and hiring decisions
• Manage and track candidate pipelines with strong organization and attention to detail
• Coordinate interview logistics and support overall interview process execution
• Assist in offer management in collaboration with assigned recruiters
• Maintain a strong focus on delivering an exceptional candidate experience
• Participate in regular check-ins with leadership to review hiring volumes, progress, and priorities

Must-Have Skills

• 3+ years of experience as a Recruiter, with proven experience managing high-volume hiring and building candidate pipelines across multiple locations.
• Rural and hard-to-fill talent sourcing experience – Experienced in using multiple sourcing channels, passive outreach, referrals, relocation strategies and community partnerships to reach difficult talent markets. Hands-on experience sourcing and pre-screening candidates using typical sourcing tools (e.g. LinkedIn, Indeed)
• Experience using an ATS (e.g. SAP SuccessFactors)
• Proficiency with MS suite: Excel (tracking capabilities, summarize data), MS Teams, Outlook
• Independent portfolio management experience, including experience working as the sole recruiter supporting multiple regions.

Nice-To-Have Skills

• Experience with recruiting for client-facing retail banking roles or adjacent FI industries (insurance, investment)
• Experience with in-person recruitment engagements (e.g. at a conference)
• Bilingual in French

Soft Skills Required

• Organization and time management, with demonstrated ability to balance high-volume hiring and multiple stakeholder priorities.
• Stakeholder management & relationship building – Strong ability to influence hiring managers, manage expectations and reinforce recruitment processes diplomatically.
• Strong recruitment process and problem-solving mindset, with the ability to identify challenges and introduce practical solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a proactive approach to keeping stakeholders informed and maintaining candidate engagement.
• Collaboration and teamwork, while also being comfortable working independently and taking ownership of recruitment activities.

Education

• Degree in relevant field

FP Inc. is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. In accordance with the requirements set out in the Employment Standards Act, FP Inc. hereby declares that AI is utilized in the screening process for this position. The hourly compensation range for this role is C$30 - C$45. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities, and we provide an accessible candidate experience. We advocate for you and welcome anyone regardless of race, colour, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.