Specialist, Talent Acquisition and Retention

Specialist, Talent Acquisition and Retention

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Who Can Apply?

Internal (DCC Employees) and External (General Public)

Salary Range

$79,067 - $102,788

Employment Status

Continuing

Term Length

Not specified

Security Level

Reliability

Language Requirement

Not specified

Bilingual Mandatory

Yes

Closing Date

16/01/2026

Country

Canada

This is a hybrid position. The incumbent must report to our HR Office in Ottawa 2 days a week.

The Specialist, Talent Acquisition and Retention, oversees all aspects of DCC’s internal and external talent acquisition and retention processes and initiatives. The incumbent actively supports and implements initiatives and enhances existing programs to ensure DCC’s Talent Acquisition and Retention Program meets business requirements and delivers innovative, efficient and timely hiring practices. The Specialist provides quality services and optimizes processes and initiatives, including carrying out active headhunting and developing candidate networks for proactive recruitment.

KEY

AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIES

The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative but not all-inclusive:

Primary

• Collaborate with DCC’s regions, departments and other Human Resources team members to innovate and address workforce planning challenges
• Partner with hiring managers to define position requirements and establish recruiting strategy
• Research regional talent market and recommend creative sourcing strategies to attract and retain talented candidates from diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences
• Implement effective techniques for identifying new talent (e.g. direct sourcing, social media, referrals, networking)
• Build candidate networks and pipelines for proactive recruitment
• Provide data-driven insights and reporting on talent acquisition and retention activities to support the regions and departments in developing and maintaining effective workforce planning strategies
• Develop and maintain talent acquisition and retention initiatives, including supporting the development of DCC’s Employee Value Proposition
• Develop community partnerships with universities, colleges and employment equity groups
• Develop and coordinate meet-and-greet sessions for new employees
• Administer and maintain the recruitment advertising options database
• Promote and administer the Employee Referral Program
• Develop, maintain and help safeguard the security of DCC’s applicant tracking system (Taleo) and the recruitment module in the Human Resources Information System
• Develop and maintain effective relationships within DCC, and with industry, the Client-Partners and/or stakeholders

Other

• Support the onboarding of new employees
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

• Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in human resources management, with a focus on talent acquisition
• In-depth knowledge of applicant tracking systems, preferably Taleo, or other human resources information management systems Project management principles

Formal Education And/or Certification(s) And Experience

• Minimum: college diploma in human resources management with four years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent
• Preferred: university degree in human resources management and/or Certified Human Resources Professional or Registered Recruitment Professional designation

Abilities

• Use applicable computer software and operating systems, including Excel and the Human Resources Information System
• Research and write reports and presentations
• Apply project management techniques

DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP

• Provide functional advice and guidance to employees

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Typical office environment with occasional travel

Check Out Your Benefits Your Package Includes Health and Wellness

• 100% employer-paid annual sick leave, and health and dental premiums
• $400 wellness allowance to help cover expenses such as a gym membership
• $2,500 for mental health services on top of regular $1,500 paramedical coverage
• Telus Virtual Health Care and $750 Health Care Spending Account for some expenses not covered under provincial plans

Home and Family

• Life, accidental-death, and short-term disability insurance
• Enhanced in…