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Talent Acquisition Specialist

Calian

Calian

People & HR
Canada · Remote
Posted on Dec 8, 2024

Position Overview

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist focusing on early talent at Calian, you will play a key role in advancing our mission to help the world communicate, innovate, learn, and lead safe and healthy lives. By attracting and recruiting talent and emerging talent from colleges and universities, you will help ensure we have the right people to drive the innovative solutions that Calian delivers. Your work will directly contribute to building diverse, high-performing teams that are essential to our success and our mission.

Location
Saskatoon, SK
Hybrid, CAN
Job Type
Full Time

Responsibilities :

  • Parter with hiring managers and business partners to create tailored campus recruitment plans aimed at attracting top talent from various universities and colleges.
  • Foster strong relationships with university career centers, faculty, and student organizations to promote Calian as an employer of choice.
  • Represent Calian at career fairs, networking events, and on-campus activities to raise awareness about the company and opportunities available.
  • Plan and execute on-campus recruitment events such as job fairs, information sessions, and networking activities to engage with potential candidates.
  • Develop and manage internship and co-op programs, ensuring they align with organizational needs and offer valuable experiences for students.
  • Identify high-potential candidates through targeted outreach, social media, and campus networking channels.
  • Review resumes, conduct interviews, and assess potential candidate qualifications to identify top talent for internship, co-op and full-time opportunities.
  • Provide exceptional communication and support to candidates throughout the recruitment process, ensuring a positive experience that reflects well on Calian.
  • Monitor recruitment progress and provide regular updates to internal stakeholders on key metrics, including candidate pipelines and event effectiveness.
  • Stay current with trends in campus recruitment and suggest innovative ideas to continually improve the program and attract diverse talent.

Qualifications

  • Educational Background: Post-secondary education, preferably in Human Resources, Business, or related fields.
  • Experience: 2+ years of experience in recruitment, with a focus on campus or early talent recruitment as well as high volume recruitment
  • HR Knowledge: A solid understanding of recruitment best practices and talent management strategies.
  • Skills: Strong relationship-building skills, experience in managing campus recruitment campaigns, and proficiency in social media and networking.
  • Bilingualism: An asset, but not required.

What You Bring:

  • A self-starter with a passion for building talent pipelines and improving recruitment processes.
  • An ability to build rapport with students, faculty, and internal stakeholders.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively engage with a diverse range of candidates.
  • Excellent time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple recruitment activities.
  • Collaborative and eager to work with cross-functional teams to achieve recruitment goals.
  • A desire to stay ahead of industry trends and continuously refine recruitment strategies.
  • Why Calian? At Calian, we value your contributions and are committed to helping you grow your career in an inclusive and dynamic environment. Join us in shaping the future of talent acquisition while making a real impact on our organization’s success and our mission to help the world communicate, innovate, learn, and lead safe and healthy lives!

What Happens Next?

  • Prior to applying to a position internally (or immediately after) we ask you to notify your current manager of your application (This is part of our internal transfer guidelines policy).
  • The hiring manager will be made aware of your application.
  • One of our Corporate Talent Acquisition Specialists will contact you after your application for a 1:1 interview.
  • Normally, you will have a minimum of 18 months tenure (12 months in your present position) to be eligible for transfer to a new position. Please refer to the Corporate Talent Acquisition and Hiring policy or ask your Talent Acquisition team for more information.

Human Resources

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How we hire

  • Our hiring process is designed to help us get to know you and discover if you are the best fit for our team. It's also an opportunity for you to gauge if a role at Calian is the right fit for you.

    Throughout the process, we’ll share details of the kind of work you’ll be doing, the projects you’ll be working on, the team you’ll be joining, and what it’s like working at Calian. Our biggest tip throughout the process is to just be your authentic self!
  • Our commitment to diverse, yet highly specialized solutions require many different skills and abilities. We look for the best talent that can contribute to Calian’s success as well as enhance our culture. We encourage you to apply to a role or join our talent community and sign up for job alerts that match your area of expertise and what you are looking for in your next opportunity.

    During the recruiting process, you’re encouraged to notify us of any accommodations you may require. We’ll be happy to help.

  • We give the same time and consideration to everyone who applies. Here are a few things you can do to ensure your application shines:
    • Do your research on Calian, the department, and team you are looking to join
    • Add a cover letter that explains why you are a good fit for this position
    • Share a portfolio, personal websites, or links to your professional social media
    • In your CV, highlight your key achievements - this is your time to brag
    • Include dates! Share the timeline of your experience
    • Stand out by tailoring your resume to each position you apply to
    • Only apply to roles you’re genuinely interested in and that align to your experience
    • Be prepared! Do your research on Calian, the department, and team you are looking to join
    • View the responsibilities for the role and find examples that demonstrate how you’ve completed these in your previous work experience
    • Prepare a list of questions to ask us
    • Dress business casual for your interview (virtual and in person)
    • We assess your skills and fit, you assess our fit for you
    • We keep you updated and share expectations as we make progress in the recruiting cycle
    • Feel free to reach out to your Talent Acquisition Specialist at any time during the hiring process