Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor

MDA

$80K — $100K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Post-secondary education in a related field and 5+ years of recruiting experience, ideally in high-tech environments.
  • Fluent in French and English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Technical recruiting expertise in computer and engineering fields, with a network in the tech industry.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills; a true team player with a focus on collaboration.
  • Experience working closely with managers and hiring teams throughout the recruitment process.
  • Strong knowledge of current recruiting methods and best practices.
  • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders with effective consultative skills.

Responsibilities

  • Attract, assess, and hire candidates efficiently across various roles.
  • Identify hiring needs and match candidates to ensure success in their positions.
  • Develop and implement effective staffing strategies for a diverse candidate pool.
  • Build relationships with talent through networking and direct sourcing.
  • Conduct a thorough interview process, including skill evaluations and salary negotiations.
  • Facilitate communication between hiring managers and interview teams for preparedness.
  • Enhance the candidate experience and promote the MDA Space employer brand.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care, including private healthcare plans.
  • Disability income protection and life insurance coverage.
  • Participation in a pension plan for employee retirement.
  • Access to an employee assistance program for additional support.
  • Hybrid work model promoting a better work/life balance.
Full Job Description
Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor

MDA Space is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor to join our dynamic Talent Acquisition Team ideally based at our Montrealoffice.

At MDA Space, we are changing the world and the space beyond it. We work with the best engineers and thought leaders in our industry and we are looking to double our business in the next three years. We are on a rocket ship ride and finding great talent is the fuel that makes that rocket soar! If you are a relationship driven and results oriented recruiter who thrives on the ability to make a difference and are not afraid of a fast-paced environment, check out this opportunity.

Responsibilities:

  • You will be responsible for attracting, assessing and hiring the right candidates in a timely fashion. Specifically:
    • Identify hiring needs and search requirements and effectively match candidates with the roles in which they will be most successful
    • Participate in the creation and implementation of staffing strategies to provide a qualified and diverse candidate pool
    • Build relationships with talent in the marketplace. Source passive candidates through networking and direct sourcing
    • Evaluate skill level, conduct efficient and professional interview process and drive offer process, including reference checks, salary recommendations, negotiations and closing of candidates
    • Communicate effectively with the hiring manager and interview team to ensure preparedness during the interview process. Share and exchange information with all levels of management.
    • Provide a great candidate experience. Promote MDA Space employer brand. Propose and implement ongoing improvements to recruitment efforts.
    • Participate in strategic Human Resources activities as directed


Requirements (experience/skills):

  • Related post-secondary education and 5+ years of recruiting experience, preferably in a high-tech environment
  • Strong written and verbal skills in French and English
  • Technical recruiting experience in the computer and engineering related field and experience networking in the technology industry
  • Communicative team player with outstanding interpersonal skills
  • Experience partnering with managers, interviewers and hiring teams through the hiring process
  • Knowledge and experience in a wide range of current recruiting practices and techniques
  • Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and provide strong consultative skills throughout the search process
  • Self-directed, persistent and highly motivated with a strong sense of urgency
  • Attention to detail and follow through is important
  • Proactive, results-oriented, good business sense and strong organizational skills
  • This role is based in our Montreal location. We work in office from Monday- Thursday with the option to work from home on Friday.


Comments/Special Considerations:

Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the Reliability status level and pass security assessment for CGP

Benefits statement:

MDA Space provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA Space, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including; private healthcare, disability income protection, life insurance, pension plan; and an employee assistance program. We also have a Hybrid work model in place, for a better work/life balance.

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