Talent Specialist

The Talent Acquisition Branch (TAB) brings critical talent expertise to optimize sourcing, assessing, diversifying and deploying talent in hiring for non-executive positions across the Ontario Public Service (OPS).

We are seeking to add new talent to our already dynamic team of human resources professionals who proudly deliver talent acquisition services that enable the achievement of government priorities and business results. If you are a highly driven, results-oriented and inclusive HR professional with a strong focus on providing excellent consulting and customer service and have a track record of recruiting top talent, we want to hear from you!

What a career in the OPS can offer you

The OPS is committed to be an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

In addition to flexible work arrangements, collegial and professional work culture, career growth and development and on-the-job training to help you succeed, we offer a competitive total compensation package, which includes an attractive salary and may include the option to contribute to the following:

• Defined benefit pension plan
• Comprehensive health and dental plans
• Life and disability insurance

OPS Commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti- racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the application instructions below if you require a disability-related accommodation.

The Locations

TAB has offices across the province in the following cities. You may be able to work from any of the locations, and when applying, you will be asked to indicate your preferred work location(s).

• Toronto
• Kingston
• Oshawa
• Ottawa
• Hamilton
• London
• St. Catharines
• Sudbury
• North Bay

What can I expect to do in this role?

You will:

• lead the planning and delivery of end-to-end recruitment services;
• support hiring managers with a strong focus on inclusive hiring practices to achieve the OPS's inclusion and diversity and anti-racism objectives and goals;
• provide expert advice and coaching to hiring managers on making the best hiring decisions;
• develop talent acquisition strategies to enable ministries to meet current and future staffing needs;
• lead the proactive sourcing of candidates using a variety of innovative, modern strategies.

How do I qualify?

Technical Expertise:

• You have demonstrated knowledge of theories, principles and best practices in inclusive recruitment strategies, candidate sourcing, writing job advertisements, creating interview and assessment materials, and managing selection and hiring processes.
• You are able to develop inclusive talent acquisition strategies to meet clients' current and emerging business needs.
• You can interpret collective agreements, legislation and policies relating to recruitment.

Partnership and People Skills:

• You have proven consultation, collaboration and influencing skills to build trusted-advisor relationships and can support client management to adopt recruitment modernization initiatives.
• You are committed to exceeding customer expectations.
• You communicate clearly and convincingly orally and in writing, and are a compelling presenter.
• You can effectively lead the implementation of new inclusive outreach and strategic recruitment initiatives and contribute to forums for the identification of common trends and issues.
• You can work effectively in a fast-paced, virtual team environment.

Analytical, Problem-Solving and Organizational Skills:

• Your strong analytical and problem solving skills allow you to respond to challenging recruitment issues and provide strategic, value-added advice.
• You have planning, organizational and time management skills to manage a high volume of work with conflicting demands, ensuring service standards are met.

All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.

Remember: The deadline to apply is Friday, September 24, 2021 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.