Talent Acquisition Manager

Role Overview

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Manager to lead talent acquisition in Canada and support strategic recruitment. You will partner across the broader TA network to champion transformational change, build capability, and ensure we appoint the best talent across our business. As a strategic partner you will influence senior stakeholders, solve complex challenges, and align talent strategies with GHD’s long‑term goals.

In addition to leading talent acquisition for Canada, you will also support strategic recruitment initiatives and/or lead a regional TA team within the country, collaborating across geographies to drive strategic outcomes.

This role can be based in our Greater Toronto, Waterloo, Montreal, or Vancouver offices. GHD offers a hybrid work model that allows up to two days working from home each week while maintaining a vibrant in‑person environment.

• Lead, coach, and grow a high‑performing talent acquisition team; build a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and results.
• Advise senior leaders and partner across functions and regions to deliver integrated, long‑term talent solutions that advance business outcomes.
• Enable hiring managers with enterprise training on interviewing, candidate assessment, inclusive hiring, and data‑driven decision making.
• Champion transformation and capability‑building initiatives across Canada and the broader region to accelerate TA performance and impact.
• Anticipate business needs and design solutions that navigate complexity and unlock opportunities.
• Optimize policies and processes to ensure compliance, scalability, and an exceptional candidate and stakeholder experience.
• Contribute to strategic planning by aligning TA priorities with organizational objectives and future possibilities.
• Promote inclusive recruitment and support programs that advance diversity, equity, and inclusion across Canada.

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Experience leading teams through transformational change in talent acquisition at both country and regional levels.
• Track record of partnering with senior leaders and managing diverse stakeholder relationships.
• Strategic mindset with results aligned to business goals.
• Advanced ATS experience (Oracle Cloud Recruiter is a plus) and extensive Linked In Recruiter expertise.
• Demonstrated strategic sourcing and non‑traditional pipeline development.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

• The salary range for this position is $149,825 – $194,825. The posted range represents the expected hiring range for GHD locations in its major city centres; ranges may vary for other locations. Base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location.
• The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting may be employed during the process to improve efficiency and fairness. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team. All final hiring decisions are made by humans.
• GHD is an equal‑opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.