Talent Acquisition Specialist (12m FTC)
Toronto · PCCA · CAD 65,000-70,000 / year · Hybrid · Posted Oct 5, 2026
At a glance
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Location
- Toronto · PCCA
- Salary
- CAD 65,000-70,000 / year
About the role
- As a Talent Acquisition Specialist on a 12-month fixed-term contract, you will be dedicated to recruiting for a portfolio of DEPT® clients directly in an in-house capacity.
- You will act as candidates' first point of contact, representing the agency's culture while partnering with hiring teams and clients to source and recruit top talent.
Responsibilities
- Manage key relationships with our clients and in-house client service team.
- Review applications, screen resumes, and assess candidates' qualifications for various positions within the organization.
- Conduct thorough phone screenings to evaluate candidates' skills and experience.
- Guide candidates through the entire recruitment process, providing timely updates, feedback, and support.
- Collaborate closely with hiring managers and management teams to understand their recruitment needs and align candidate profiles accordingly.
- Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and extending offers to successful candidates.
- Devise and implement effective strategies to attract passive candidates, ensuring a steady pipeline of high-quality talent.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records and documentation in our applicant tracking system.
Requirements
- Previous experience in a recruitment or talent acquisition role, with success in attracting and selecting top talent in the creative or digital industry.
- Experience in setting up, preparing, and conducting candidate phone screenings, ensuring a thorough assessment of candidates.
- Able to manage internal and external stakeholders, and ensure a smooth hiring process.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work closely with internal stakeholders, such as hiring managers and operational directors.
- Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage priorities, and attention to detail, ensuring a smooth and efficient recruitment process.
- Proficiency in using applicant tracking systems and other recruitment tools to manage candidate data and streamline processes.
Benefits
- Flexible hybrid working policy
- Early Finish Fridays
- 15 days paid holiday annually, increasing with length of service (plus Public Holidays)
- Birthday Leave
- Access to dedicated mental health resources including enhanced sick pay scheme, employee assistance programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders
- Dept Allowance for professional development or personal wellbeing
- Refreshments provided in the office all week
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Continuous growth opportunities through internal training and inspirational talks
- Buddy Program
Skills
- Applicant Tracking Systems
