The Talent Acquisition Manager leads recruitment strategy and delivery across Canada and the U.S, acting as a primary architect for the firm’s talent engine. Reporting to the Director of HR Operations and Delivery, this role is responsible for leading a high-performing team, driving operational excellence, and pioneering the next generation of talent acquisition practices. You will not only manage current hiring needs but also develop a long-term roadmap that integrates emerging technologies to enhance human decision-making and scale our organizational capabilities.

Team Leadership & Talent Strategy

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Talent Acquisition professionals supporting hiring across Canada and the U.S.

• Partner with business leaders on workforce planning, hiring strategies, and market insights.

• Set team goals, monitor performance, and drive accountability to hiring targets.

• Support recruitment for senior and critical roles as needed.

Recruitment Operations & Governance

• Oversee full-cycle recruitment across customer-facing, corporate, and leadership roles.

• Drive proactive sourcing strategies and talent pipeline development.

• Track recruiting metrics and provide reporting to HR and business leadership to drive continuous improvement.

• Ensure effective use of recruiting systems and compliance with employment laws across both U.S. and Canadian jurisdictions.

• Manage external vendors and recruitment agency partnerships.

Strategic Vision

• Develop and execute a multi-year TA roadmap that aligns with an evolving work environment, specifically focusing on the ethical and efficient integration of AI in sourcing, screening, and candidate engagement.

• Partner with leadership to identify how AI shifts internal talent needs, advising on "build vs. buy" strategies as job functions evolve.

• Evaluate and implement emerging recruitment technologies to automate administrative tasks, allowing the TA team to focus on high-touch relationship building.

Employer Branding & Stakeholder Experience

• Support employer branding and talent attraction initiatives.

• Build strong partnerships with hiring managers, acting as a trusted advisor throughout the hiring process.

• Ensure a positive, "human-centric" candidate and hiring manager experience.

Experience

• 10+ years of Talent Acquisition experience with a proven track record of progressive leadership responsibility.

• Experience leading a team.

• Experience managing recruitment across both the U.S. and Canada, including knowledge of differing labor markets and compliance landscapes is an asset.

• Experience hiring across high-volume and professional roles.

• Experience developing recruitment strategies and workforce plans.

• Experience personally managing senior-level or "critical-impact" searches.

• Experience with Workday or similar applicant tracking systems and a demonstrated interest in HR tech innovation.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

• Strategic thinker with the ability to pivot between high-level planning and hands-on execution.

• Data-driven mindset with the ability to translate metrics into a compelling narrative.

• Excellent communication and influencing skills.

• Technological literacy with an understanding of AI applications in TA/HR.

• Bilingualism in French and English. In this role, you will collaborate with stakeholders across North America and lead a team spread throughout Canada and the U.S

Location: Hybrid- Montreal, QC or Burlington, ON

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