Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

AutoTrader.ca

$90K — $110K *
Staffing
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in full-cycle Talent Acquisition, particularly for Engineering roles.
  • Proven sourcing and headhunting expertise, especially in competitive markets.
  • Strong stakeholder management abilities, with the capacity to influence upper management.
  • Data-driven approach, utilizing recruitment metrics to boost performance.
  • Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

  • Own the full recruitment lifecycle for Engineering roles, accounting for 70% of workload.
  • Recruit for essential positions like Product Managers and Platform Engineers.
  • Collaborate with hiring managers on effective recruitment strategies and market insights.
  • Proactively source and engage top talent, building pipelines for future hiring needs.
  • Ensure a positive candidate experience while streamlining hiring processes.
  • Leverage recruitment data to enhance hiring outcomes and processes.

Benefits

  • Gym discounts
  • Employee and Family Assistance program
  • Virtual wellness events
  • Conferences & training budget
  • Regular internal training programs
  • Financial planning with 3% matching Pension
Full Job Description


What you'll do
  • Own the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for Engineering roles (approximately 70% of your workload), from intake through offer acceptance.
  • Recruit for additional business-critical roles, including Product Managers, Platform Engineers, Performance Consultants, and other specialist positions.
  • Partner with hiring managers to develop effective hiring strategies, provide market insights, and ensure high-quality hiring decisions.
  • Proactively source, attract, and engage top talent while building strong pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
  • Deliver an exceptional candidate experience and drive structured, inclusive, and efficient hiring processes.
  • Use recruitment data and market intelligence to continuously improve hiring outcomes, processes, and stakeholder experience.

What you'll bring
  • Proven experience in full-cycle Talent Acquisition, with a strong track record of hiring for Engineering and other technical roles.
  • Strong sourcing and headhunting skills, with the ability to engage passive candidates in competitive talent markets.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and consulting skills, with the confidence to influence hiring managers and senior leaders.
  • A data-driven mindset, using recruiting metrics and market insights to inform decisions and improve hiring performance.
  • Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

What's in it for you

We understand that there is life at work and life outside of work. Here are a few benefits we all benefit from that support us to be our creative best.
  • Gym discounts
  • Employee and Family Assistance program
  • Virtual wellness events
  • Conferences & training budget
  • Regular internal training programs
  • Financial planning with 3% matching Pension
  • Competitive salary
  • Annual bonus structure


Compensation
The expected compensation for this position is CAD 90K-110K

For a career where you can drive our business and shape your future, apply now.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring: We use artificial intelligence ("AI") in our hiring process, including to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.

Vacancy Status: This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

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