Bilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist Job Ottawa area,Ontario Canada,HR/Recruitment

Job Title:
Bilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist

Vacancies: This posting is for 1 current vacancy

Work Model: Hybrid Work Model

Salary Band: 4 ($67,000 - $73,000 CAD)

HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF CANCER CARE IN CANADA

The Canadian Cancer Society works tirelessly to save lives, improve lives and drive collective action against cancer. Together with patients, volunteers, donors and communities across the country, we raise funds to invest in transformative cancer research, we provide a caring support system for everyone affected by cancer and we advocate to governments to create a healthier future for all. It takes a society to take on cancer – and the Canadian Cancer Society is leading the way

Join an exceptional team of Talent Acquisition professionals who are deeply committed to fostering inclusive, people-first hiring experiences. At the Canadian Cancer Society, our Talent team plays a critical role in advancing our mission by attracting diverse talent who are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of Canadians affected by cancer. You’ll work in conjunction with thoughtful, values driven colleagues on nationally impactful work—while continuously evolving how we attract, support, and grow talent across the organization.

MAKING AN IMPACT

Working alongside the broader HR Team to support the development and execution of an integrated talent acquisition strategy, the Bilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist is accountable for sourcing talent through a variety of channels and delivering an exceptional candidate experience that reflects the CCS brand.

In this role, you’ll help power CCS’s mission by sourcing talent nationwide and engaging with candidates and hiring managers across Canada in both English and French—creating a thoughtful, people‑first experience from coast to coast.

To be successful in this role, you will be able to develop relationships with potential hires as well as internal stakeholders. Ultimately, you will contribute to the creation of a strong talent pipeline for our CCS’s current and future hiring needs.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

Full-cycle recruitment for all assigned positions, including advertise, recruit, screen, interview, and assess candidates to ensure highly qualified interested candidates are presented to hiring managers.

Utilize all internal and external resources available to identify and attract strong talent in a fast-paced recruiting environment.

Develop strategic recruitment plans by assessing requirements in consultation with HR Business Partners and internal business clients; including market evaluation and selection of the most appropriate recruiting tools to source the best candidates.

Pioneer and contribute to employer branding initiatives, leveraging diverse channels such as Linked In, job boards, community partnerships, career events, and targeted outreach to attract and engage top talent.

Embed a DIBE lens across the recruitment lifecycle, contributing to and leading inclusive hiring practices, projects and continuous improvement strategies that advance equity and belonging.

Work closely with HR Business Partners to address talent gaps and proactively support those gaps.

Conduct a fair and respectful selection process aligned to our organizational values and policies; ensuring a positive experience for all external and internal parties involved.

Partner closely with hiring managers to understand the unique needs of each role. You’ll assess candidates’ skills through interviews and testing to ensure a match between the candidate’s strengths and talents and CCS’s needs.

Create a positive and engaging candidate experience from start to finish. You’ll be acting as an ambassador for CCS, guiding candidates through the recruitment process, providing feedback, and maintaining strong relationships to keep top talent interested and excited about joining the team.

Discover and attract the best talent, using innovative sourcing strategies, whether…