Director, Talent Acquisition

In the event a qualified bilingual candidate is not found, a qualified unilingual candidate will be considered. / Dans l’éventualité où un candidat bilingue qualifié n’est pas disponible, un candidat unilingue qualifié sera considéré.

Flexible Work Agreement Type

Posting End Date2024-03-08

Job GradeL3

Pay RangeCommensurate with Experience / Selon l’expérience

Job SummaryReporting to the AVP, Talent Management, the Director, Talent Acquisition serves as a member of the Human Resources (HR) senior leadership team and has responsibility for establishing and implementing NAV CANADA’s Talent Acquisition strategy and related programs and to develop a talent acquisition pipeline that will enhance the recruitment of a diverse and high performing talent aligned with NAV Canada business goals and culture.

Job Description

What NAV CANADA offers you:

• Challenging, team-oriented work environment
• Competitive compensation and flexible benefits
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Diverse and inclusive workforce 

In this role you will:

• Develops and implements the overall talent acquisition strategy aligned with the organization&39;s business objectives as well as the execution of the employer branding strategy and action plans to position the organization as an employer of choice.
• Benchmarks and innovates candidate sourcing strategies by leveraging available trends, tools and best practices.
• Consult with various department leads to provide proactive and strategic guidance and support for organizational planning of future talent acquisition initiatives.
• Leads, mentors, engages and manages a high-performing talent acquisition team and provides guidance on recruitment best practices, performance metrics, and professional development.
• Oversee the development and facilitation of in-house training workshops.
• Identifies and communicates the actions needed to implement the function’s talent acquisition strategy across the company; establishes and implements plans to identify critical future skills for the achievement of NAV CANADA’s business goal.
• Implements innovative sourcing techniques to attract diverse and high-quality candidates and ensures that company-wide hiring targets are exceedingly met according to plan, and that changes/deviations are proactively communicated to executives. 
• Supports the organization’s diversity and inclusion objectives through targeted partnerships and by overseeing program design, implementation, and program management that attract diverse candidates.
• Establishes key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of the talent acquisition function.
• Leads standardization activities to ensure that NAV CANADA assessment tools meet internal quality standards and, relevant, legal requirements and makes recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Researches and communicates market trends and best practices that support effective talent strategies, contributing to the team’s ability to make data and insights-driven decisions.

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in human resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or an equivalent combination of experience, training and education
• A Minimum of 7 years of proven experience in a senior talent acquisition role
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in effectively leading teams and inspiring others to achieve goals, with the ability to mentor and develop an engaged team
• Experience influencing cross-functional teams and driving a programs/projects against KPIs through to completion
• Experience partnering with senior leaders of management up to C-Suite
• Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other relevant HR technologies.
• Significant experience in developing and scaling recruitment sourcing strategies,
• Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle recruiting and employer branding initiatives
• Strong understanding of recruitment best practices, employment laws, and market trends.
• Knowledge of strategic planning and program delivery principles and best practices.

How others describe you:

• Excellent leadership and team management skills with the ability to build high performing teams.
• Effective interpersonal, communication and leadership skills in order to influence operational changes and maximize adoption of new ideas, tools and practices
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills and the ability to lead group discussions
• Bilingual (English and French), or you are willing to become bilingual.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to align talent acquisition with organizational goals.
• Demonstrated ability to be seen as a true Talent Partner at all levels of the business and externally
• Strong organizational skills and judgement to with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Ability to think out of the box to reach broad networks and attract diverse candidates
• Strong project management skills
• Proven ability to adapting to and leading team through change with proven researching skills

Working Conditions:

• This position is based at the Ottawa Head Office and is eligible for a flexible work arrangement.
• Occasional Travel required

NAV CANADA is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. If you do not believe that you match every job requirement listed on this job posting, we still encourage you to apply. NAV CANADA encourages a culture of learning and growth, and recognizes that although some technical skills are mandatory, many others can be taught.

Our Company strives to create an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If you require accommodations during this competition process, please ensure that you inform the interview coordinator or hiring manager of any accommodation measures you may require. NAV CANADA will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required.

The successful candidate must meet the security requirement of the position and be legally able to work in Canada.

At NAV CANADA, safety is our priority. We require pre-employment drug screening for all candidates offered positions designated as safety sensitive in accordance with NAV CANADA’s Drug and Alcohol policy.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.