Manager, Talent Acquisition
Tracking Code: req2049
Faculty/Department: Human Resources Department
Number of Positions: 1
Appointment Type: Full-Time Continuing
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Non-Union Hiring Zone: Job Level 11 - $104,500 - $130,900
Posting Date: May 20, 2026
Closing Date: June 9, 2026 (7:00 pm EST)
Reporting To: Director, Human Resources
Job Summary: The Manager, Talent Acquisition provides strategic leadership and expert guidance for recruitment across the University within a decentralized recruitment model. In this context, the role is accountable for advancing recruitment practices that are consistent, inclusive, compliant, and aligned with institutional priorities, while providing governance, consultation, and support to hiring leaders across Faculties and administrative units. The Manager leads a small central team, oversees key recruitment systems and partnerships, and helps strengthen the University’s employer brand and overall hiring experience.
What You'll Do
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Provide leadership to the central Talent Acquisition team, including setting priorities, supporting development, and ensuring high-quality service delivery
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Lead and evolve the University’s talent acquisition framework, standards, and tools to support effective recruitment across Faculties and administrative units within a decentralized recruitment model
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Provide strategic advice and consultative support to hiring managers, search committees, and senior leaders on recruitment planning, market conditions, and complex hiring matters
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Promote inclusive, equitable, and accessible hiring practices that align with legislation, collective agreements, and institutional commitments
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Oversee recruitment systems, reporting, vendor relationships, and employer branding initiatives to strengthen the candidate and hiring manager experience
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Monitor recruitment trends, metrics, and service needs to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and inform decision-making
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Leverage AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies to enhance the talent acquisition service model, improve operational efficiency, and support a high-quality hiring experience
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Foster strong partnerships across the University to support consistent, responsive, and strategic talent acquisition practices
Why Join Us
This is an opportunity to help shape how talent is attracted and supported across a dynamic and mission-driven university environment. In this role, you will influence recruitment strategy, advance inclusive hiring practices, and partner with leaders across the institution to strengthen the employee and candidate experience.
Work Arrangement
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Primarily a hybrid work arrangement, subject to in office operational requirements
What You'll Bring
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University degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or a related field
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7-10 years of progressive talent acquisition or relevant experience, ideally in a unionized post-secondary or broader public-sector environment
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An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
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Experience supporting or operating within a decentralized recruitment model, with the ability to guide complex or committee-based hiring processes
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Strong knowledge of employment legislation, collective agreements, and inclusive hiring practices
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Demonstrated experience providing strategic leadership and guidance on recruitment-related grievances and complex labour relations matters
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Excellent advisory, relationship-building, communication, and analytical skills
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CHRP or CHRL designation is considered an asset
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit in electronic format a covering letter and their resume. Applications will be accepted until June 9, 2026 or until a suitable candidate is found. We appreciate all applications received; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Ontario Tech University is actively committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, indigenization and decolonization (EDIID), and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, while especially encouraging applications from First Nations, Metis, Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents, Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and those eligible to work in Canada, will be given priority.
Ontario Tech University respects people's different needs and therefore will take all reasonable steps to ensure accommodation for applicants where appropriate. The University is also committed to ensuring that confidentiality is maintained throughout all aspects of the recruitment cycle.
If you require accommodation, please contact Julie Day, Health and Disability Management Specialist. For more information about the universities policies for accommodating employees with disabilities please review the university’s Accessibility Policy.
The university acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi.
Job Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Expected Start Date: 7/13/2026
