We are seeking an engaging and data-driven Talent Acquisition Manager, responsible for leading and evolving the Organization’s Talent Acquisition function to support business growth and workforce planning objectives. This role owns the end-to-end recruitment strategy, processes, systems, and reporting capabilities, ensuring the organization attracts and hires top talent efficiently and effectively.
The Talent Acquisition Manager serves as a strategic partner to Leadership, providing insights through recruitment analytics, improving hiring processes, implementing scalable systems and tools, and enhancing the overall Candidate and Hiring Manager experience. This role plays a key part in building a high-performing, data-driven recruitment function, aligned with organizational goals and culture.
Why Caivan?
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Industry Leading Wages
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Annual Paid Operations Shutdown (in addition to Paid Vacation Days)
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Complimentary Daily Lunch Program
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Free Parking
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Company-Paid Health & Dental Coverage
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Coordinating Benefits
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Life Insurance where applicable
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Group Benefits & Perks (including Goodlife & Bell Mobile)
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Recognition Programs (contributions, milestones etc.)
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Bi-Weekly Payments directly to your bank account
You Will Bring
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Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
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5+ years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition or Recruitment, including experience developing recruitment strategies and processes
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Experience implementing or managing Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment technologies
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A strong understanding of recruitment analytics, reporting, and talent acquisition best practices
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Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence leadership across all levels of an organization
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Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
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Experience supporting high-growth or fast-paced environments is considered an asset
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and manage the organization’s full-cycle talent acquisition function, ensuring hiring processes are scalable, efficient, and aligned with business objectives and growth plans
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Partner with leaders across the organization to understand workforce planning needs, hiring priorities, and evolving talent gaps
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Develop and execute proactive recruitment and sourcing strategies to attract high-quality talent across corporate, operational, technical, and leadership roles
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Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines to reduce reliance on reactive hiring methods
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Lead campus and early talent recruitment initiatives, including university, college and high school partnerships, co-op and internship programs, career fairs, and proactive outreach to emerging talent
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Lead the evaluation, selection, implementation, and ongoing optimization of recruitment systems and tools, including an Applicant Tracking System (ATS), to support the organization’s current and future growth
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Establish, track, analyze, and report on key talent acquisition metrics
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Design and maintain leadership-facing recruitment reporting and dashboards that provide visibility into hiring activity, pipeline health, recruitment performance, and workforce trends
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Standardize and document end-to-end recruitment processes
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Develop structured interview frameworks, evaluation tools, and hiring best practices to improve Hiring Manager effectiveness
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Establish clear Hiring Manager expectations and accountability throughout the recruitment process
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Manage relationships with external recruitment agencies and vendors to reduce external recruitment spend through stronger internal sourcing capabilities
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Provide recommendations and insights related to recruitment budgets, agency utilization, hiring tools, job board investments, and overall talent acquisition operational efficiency
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Support and strengthen the organization’s employer brand and market presence as an employer of choice
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Maintain awareness of labor market trends, compensation benchmarks, and competitive hiring practices
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Ensure recruitment practices comply with applicable employment legislation, company policies, and diversity, equity, and inclusion principles
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Contribute to the ongoing development and continuous improvement
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Perform other related duties as required
Exceptional Skills Required
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Strategic thinker with a continuous improvement mindset
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Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
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Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
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Strong sourcing, networking, and relationship-building capabilities
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Knowledge of employer branding and talent market trends
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Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
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Ability to balance strategic initiatives with hands-on recruitment execution
Additional Notes
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A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle are required
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Ability to work full time and in-person at our Ottawa office. There is no option for remote work.
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This role will require the ability to occasionally travel to our GTA Office
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Ability to adapt to competing demands and priorities
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Extended periods at a computer may be required at times
We carefully review all applications and will contact candidates whose skills, experience, and qualifications most closely align with the requirements of the position.
We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the selection process, please contact Human Resources and we will work with you to meet your needs.
This position is available due to a new role vacancy.
