Senior Specialist, Talent Acquisition (English Services) (Hybrid/Telework)

Position Title: Senior Specialist, Talent Acquisition (English Services) (Hybrid/Telework) Status of Employment: Temporary Long-Term (Fixed Term) Language Requirement: English Language Skills: English (Reading - C - Advanced), English (Speaking - C - Advanced), English (Writing - C - Advanced) Work at CBC/Radio-Canada At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance. Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.

This is a 12-month temporary assignment that can be based in Calgary or Vancouver. This role is a hybrid work arrangement. Work schedule to be discussed with the Hiring Manager according to the guidelines defined by the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Recruitment Partnership: Advise hiring managers throughout the recruitment lifecycle, including needs identification, crafting compelling job descriptions, selecting strategic sourcing channels, developing interview guides, participating in selection boards, and extending offers.
• Talent Strategy & Sourcing: Implement proactive attraction strategies to build a qualified and diverse workforce. Maintain a continuous talent pipeline by sourcing candidates through culturally relevant channels, social media, internal databases, and professional networks.
• Compliance & Advisory: Ensure all recruitment activities comply with collective agreements, corporate policies, and relevant labor legislation.
• Stakeholder Experience: Serve as the primary point of contact for managers and candidates, providing timely updates and support while promoting our employer brand and benefits.
• Networking: Represent the organization at targeted recruitment events, such as job fairs and industry trade shows, to expand our reach.
• Process Improvement: Contribute to the continuous enhancement of recruitment processes by staying current with evolving industry best practices.

What You Bring

• Proven ability to lead and influence recruitment processes, negotiate hiring conditions, and provide effective client consultation.
• Superior interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to build strong, trust-based relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• A proactive and creative approach to implementing innovative sourcing strategies.
• Demonstrated capability to manage a high volume of specialized recruitment assignments in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Strong judgment, attention to detail, and a commitment to confidentiality and procedural integrity.
• Experience working within a unionized environment is considered an asset.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (experience with Workday is a plus).
• Familiarity with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office suites is an asset.
• A Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or a related field is an asset.
• Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

As part of our recruitment process, candidates who advance to the next step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes: A mandatory Criminal record check. Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website.

You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of interest. In the event that you become an employee, it will be important to inform us, as quickly as possible, of any situation that, because of your hiring, constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.

Primary Location: 700 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B 4A2

Number of Openings: 1

Work Schedule: Full time

At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance.