Talent Acquisition Specialist

Simons was founded in 1840 by John Simons in Quebec City. Originally a dry goods store, the family company is known today for accessible and inspired fashion. It is committed to cultivating creativity and building meaningful relationships with its staff, partners, and clientele. The company cares about the environment and about the communities in which it does business.

Simons is recognized as a fashion authority with an original shopping concept. Exclusive collections, emerging local and nationally recognized brands, and pieces by top designer names are all available under one roof in the stores distinctive zones.

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will play a central role in attracting, selecting, and hiring top talent. You will evolve in a creative, dynamic, and fast-changing environment where innovation, agility, and the human experience are at the heart of our priorities.

This is a newly created role within Simons, offering significant autonomy to help structure, influence, and evolve talent acquisition practices. This high-impact position will allow you to develop sustainable and value-added initiatives, implement new approaches, and contribute to building a distinctive candidate experience aligned with our culture.

• Act as a strategic partner to managers by understanding hiring needs and recommending recruitment strategies aligned with market realities.
• Develop proactive sourcing strategies to identify, engage, and attract exceptional talent.
• Write and publish compelling job postings aligned with the organizations employer brand.
• Conduct pre-screenings, lead structured interviews, and evaluate candidates based on skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Coordinate the full recruitment process, including interviews, assessments, references, and administrative follow-ups within the ATS.
• Ensure a professional, human, and distinctive candidate experience throughout every stage of the process.
• Actively contribute to the evolution of talent acquisition practices and support the implementation of efficient and innovative processes.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines to support the organizations current and future hiring needs.
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives through participation in attraction projects, events, and visibility strategies.
• Act as an ambassador of the organizational culture with candidates and external partners.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in talent acquisition within complex or multi-site environments.
• Strong experience managing the full recruitment cycle, from needs assessment to hiring.
• Proven expertise in proactive sourcing and talent hunting.
• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
• Ability to recruit for a variety of roles, including operational, professional, and specialized positions.
• Proficiency with recruitment platforms and tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS, etc.).
• Strong ability to manage multiple recruitment processes simultaneously and effectively prioritize.
• Commitment to delivering a seamless, professional, and engaging candidate experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both French and English in order to collaborate with stakeholders across the organization.

• Telemedicine service and employee and family assistance program
• Group insurance plan and retirement savings plan (RRSP) with employer contribution
• Up to 40% discount on purchases
• Fully equipped fitness center with locker rooms and kinesiology services

• Cafeteria service offering a varied and affordable menu Creative and collaborative environment
• Creative and collaborative work environment

• Diverse and stimulating projects
• And much more

At Simons, people are at the heart of all that we do. We pay special attention to the well-being of our employees and their families, highlighting important moments that mark their journey, including service anniversaries and significant life milestones.

Creativity, community, and respect are an integral part of our DNA. We offer everyone the opportunity to build a career thats suited to them, whether thats at our stores, head office, or Campus in Quebec City. Proud to recognize our teams contributions, we provide competitive work conditions as well as a comprehensive and scalable range of benefits. We also promote flexibility and a welcoming, inclusive, and caring work environment, where everybody can reach their full potential.

Take this opportunity to join our dedicated team and make a difference at a company where people are the top priority.