Talent Acquisition Specialist

About the Opportunity
Full-Cycle Recruitment

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for frontline and corporate roles, including:
  • Early Childhood Educators (ECEs)
  • Assistant Teachers
  • Supervisors
  • Support staff
  • Administrative positions
• Conduct intake meetings with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and role requirements
• Draft and post job advertisements across various recruitment platforms
• Source candidates through job boards, social media, networking, referrals, and community partnerships
• Screen resumes and conduct phone/video interviews
• Coordinate interviews and facilitate communication between candidates and hiring managers
• Conduct reference checks and support offer negotiations
• Prepare employment offers and onboarding documentation

Recruitment Strategy & Employer Branding

• Develop strategies to attract qualified childcare professionals in a competitive hiring market
• Build relationships with colleges, training institutions, and community organizations
• Attend career fairs and recruitment events as needed
• Promote the organizations culture, mission, and employee value proposition

Compliance & Administration

• Ensure recruitment practices comply with Ontario employment legislation and internal policies
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and applicant tracking systems
• Support onboarding processes including documentation collection and orientation coordination
• Assist with recruitment reporting and hiring metrics

About You

• Diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum 23 years of recruitment or talent acquisition experience
• Experience managing full-cycle recruitment independently
• Experience recruiting within childcare, non-profit, healthcare, education, or community services is considered an asset
• Knowledge of Ontario employment standards and hiring best practices
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and applicant tracking systems (ATS)

Pay Range
$55,000 - $60,000 per year

How to Apply
Click the Apply Now button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote # 477745
This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highsprings client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our clients requirements for this role.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individuals skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the companys 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.