Talent Acquisition Specialist - Toronto, Canada - TVO

TVO

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Position Title:
Talent Acquisition Specialist

Division:
People & Culture

Reports To:
Director - Learning & Talent Management

Location:
Toronto, Yonge & Eglinton (on the Yonge subway line, 3 days in office)

TVO Media Education Group ) is a social impact organization at the intersection of digital learning, journalism, and immersive storytelling. As creators of award-winning content, we are on a journey to build a more informed, knowledgeable, and educated Ontario.

We are unapologetic about our purpose — everything we do is about inspiring learning that changes lives and enriches communities.

That is our why.

A Culture of Inclusion and Belonging
At TVO we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring.

We foster an environment where everyone is heard, feels valued and has an equal opportunity to reach their full potential.

We are committed to learning, and we learn better together with a diverse team of employees that are respected, valued, and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

With this goal in mind, at TVO we celebrate individual differences, knowledge, self-expression, and talent. At TVO, we recognize the importance of using anti-oppression practices, both within our organization and in our content.

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Who We Are
As part of an ambitious new strategic vision, is transforming itself and the digital learning and media landscapes.

We know we are a better organization when we honour our commitments, when we thrive with diverse voices, when we value bold thinking, and embrace change.

We understand and celebrate that we are better together.

We are proud to be named a Greater Toronto Top Employer of 2023, recognized for our work-life balance, mental health supports, company culture and flexibility.

This is a testament to the impactful work we do for Ontarians everyday.

It is also a reflection of how quickly we have responded to employee feedback about how, when and where they want to work.

The Opportunity

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for the development and execution of best-in-class recruitment strategies that deliver high caliber talent to help TVO achieve strategic and operational objectives.

As a sourcing specialist, this role skillfully leverages social media to build talent pipelines and generate interest in a career with TVO.

You will manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing through to onboarding, for external and internal talent at all levels and job types.

A member of the People & Culture team, this role may also contribute to various employer branding and employee engagement initiatives.

How you will make an impact

Creatively source and build a pipeline of talented applicants
Independently manage the entire recruitment process, from initial request to onboarding
Partner with leaders to ensure appropriate recruitment and sourcing strategies are being implemented for an efficient and effective hiring process
Inform talent decisions with strong knowledge of TVO's vision, Strategic Directions and business objectives
Work with hiring managers to draft job postings
Contribute to establishing and executing a social media communications strategy
Support the prequalification / assessment and interview process, including administering and interpreting psychometric assessments and referencing
Negotiate and prepare employment letters (including new hire offers, transfers, secondment agreements, etc.)
Administration of the Applicant Tracking system (UltiPro) and vendor management (including LinkedIn Recruiter)
Support the development and implementation of recruitment metrics and reporting
Ensure a positive internal and external applicant experience throughout the recruitment and onboarding process
Stay abreast of leading recruitment practices and market trends
Act as an ambassador for TVO

What you will bring to TVO

A University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field, or equivalent experience
Demonstrated experience recruiting for difficult to fill positions e.g. IT and highly specialized roles
Demonstrated expertise in sourcing, recruiting and placement of talent
Proven experience evaluating applicants against the position requirements to ensure effective shortlisting of applicants
Experience creating and reviewing, amplifying and promoting career opportunities
Strong relationship management, influencing, collaboration and partnership skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Selfdirected and solutionoriented, taking the initiative to critically examine situations, highlight and mitigate risks, and provide recommendations
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Good judgment and problemsolving skills
Demonstrated ability to exercise tact and diplomacy
A strong customer service orientation coupled with a healthy sense of urgency and initiative
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