Job Title: Talent Acquisition Partner

Location: Mississauga, ON
Employment Type:Full-time

Reason for Vacancy:New Headcount

Work Arrangement:Hybrid
Department Name: Human Resources

Pay Type: Salaried

Pay Range: $80,000 to $95,000 annually.

Please note that this is a general posting range and offer range will be varied based on relevant experience, qualifications, skills required and location for this role.

Job Summary:

As a Talent Acquisition Partner, you will report into Talent Acquisition Manager and serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and business leaders, leading full-cycle recruitment activities across a variety of functions and levels. You will partner closely with stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies, assess talent, facilitate selection decisions, and deliver an exceptional candidate experience.

This role requires strong relationship-building skills, a consultative approach, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while ensuring compliance with company policies, employment legislation, and recruitment best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for assigned portfolio.

• Partner with hiring managers to understand business objectives, workforce needs, and ideal candidate profiles.

• Facilitate intake meetings to align on job requirements, recruitment strategy, timelines, and interview processes.

• Develop and execute sourcing plans utilizing job boards, networking, social media, referrals, talent pipelines, and direct sourcing techniques.

• Build and maintain talent pools to support current and future hiring needs.

Candidate Assessment & Selection

• Review applications and conduct candidate screening and qualification assessments.

• Conduct phone, virtual, and in-person interviews using behavioral and competency-based interview methodologies.

• Evaluate candidate qualifications, experience, and cultural alignment.

• Present shortlisted candidates and provide market insights and hiring recommendations to stakeholders.

• Coordinate interview scheduling and ensure timely movement of candidates through the recruitment process.

Stakeholder & Hiring Manager Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers throughout the recruitment lifecycle.

• Provide guidance on recruitment best practices, market trends, talent availability, compensation considerations, and selection strategies.

• Support hiring managers in developing effective job descriptions and candidate evaluation criteria.

• Facilitate debrief discussions and guide consistent hiring decisions.

Candidate Experience & Employer Branding

• Deliver a positive and professional candidate experience throughout all stages of the recruitment process.

• Maintain proactive communication with candidates regarding status, expectations, and next steps.

• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition Manager and the Marketing team to promote the organization's employment brand through outreach initiatives, talent communities, career events, referrals, and social media engagement.

• Participate in recruitment marketing and employer branding initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• A minimum of 5+ years of experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, or staffing.

• Demonstrated experience managing high volume - multiple requisitions across various business functions and levels.

• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), LinkedIn Recruiter, and Microsoft Office applications. Working knowledge of Workday ATS preferred.

• Strong sourcing, interviewing, candidate assessment, and relationship management skills.

• Knowledge of recruitment best practices, talent market trends, and candidate attraction strategies.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.

• Experience recruiting for Pharmacy, healthcare, operations, Technical or corporate functions is an asset.

• Bilingualism (French & English) is an asset.

NOTE: Internal posting will be closed on September 2, 2026.