Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: Toronto (Hybrid, with future transition to full-time on-site)

Language: Advanced proficiency in English (verbal and written)

Duration: 6-month contract (Potential for permanency and extension)

Background Check Requirement: Enhanced Criminal Record Check

About the Opportunity

This is a 6 month contract opportunity with the possbility of extension or permanency and a chance to make a meaningful impact within a respected public sector organization. As a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will support a mission-driven team committed to innovation, transparency, and delivering value to communities across the province.

Working closely with leaders and People and Culture partners, you will help shape how talent is attracted, engaged, and welcomed into the organization. Your work will directly influence workforce diversity, organizational culture, and the overall employee experience, from first conversation to first day and beyond.

What’s in it for You

You will join a people-first workplace known for collaboration, accountability, and purpose. This is an environment that values thoughtful leadership, continuous improvement, and inclusive practices.

You can expect exposure to senior stakeholders, opportunities to influence recruitment strategy, and the chance to grow your expertise within a regulated public sector setting that values balance, learning, and shared success.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for professional roles, from sourcing and interviewing through to offer presentation and acceptance.
• Partner with hiring managers, coaching them through best practices and helping them make confident, inclusive hiring decisions.
• Proactively source talent using networking, direct outreach, ATS tools, and innovative recruitment channels.
• Support and enhance onboarding experiences, ensuring accuracy, engagement, and a strong first impression.
• Build pipelines of diverse talent, working with equity groups and community partners to support representation goals.
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives and continuously improve recruitment processes and candidate experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience as a Talent Acquisition Specialist in a full-cycle recruitment environment.
• University degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Experience recruiting within a unionized environment.
• Background in a regulated industry, public sector, utility, or not-for-profit setting is strongly preferred.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills.
• Comfort working with ATS, HRIS systems, and web-based recruitment tools, including social media platforms.
• Note from the Hiring Manager

“We’re looking for someone who is genuinely passionate about people and talent, and who enjoys partnering with leaders to build teams that reflect our values and communities.”

Why Partner with Altis

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Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment.

We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions.

Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.