Talent Acquisition Advisor

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Job Description:

Who We Are:

We are a proudly Canadian owned and operated retailer with a deep commitment to community and over 60 years of success. If you are looking for a challenging and dynamic career where you can make an immediate impact Giant Tiger may be the right place for you. We value continuous growth teamwork and engagementand were looking for someone who brings strong organization communication and urgency to their work.

Workplace Arrangements:

This role will follow a hybrid remote/onsite schedule. Applicants for this role can expect to work on-site from our Ottawa Head Office and our Johnstown and Brockville Distribution Centres on an as needed basis.

This is a full-time temporary opportunity with a contract end date of November 6 2026.

What Giant Tiger Brings:

• Work Your Way! Hybrid work arrangement;

• Store Discount

• Onsite Perks: Free parking; Public Transit accessible; 24/7 access to onsite gym; full-service cafeteria

What Youll Do:

• Create strategic recruitment plans in collaboration with hiring managers and cross-functional teams to ensure timely fulfillment of talent needs aligned with organizational goals

• Influence candidates and hiring managers through compelling communication and effective guidance fostering trust and alignment with organizational goals to secure top-tier talent and enhance recruitment outcomes

• Implement innovative recruitment strategies collaborating with hiring managers and the HR team to attract top talent enhance employer branding and maintain competitiveness in the market.

• Conduct targeted talent sourcing engaging with hiring managers and external talent pools to build robust candidate pipelines and secure top-tier candidates.

• Provide training and support to hiring managers on recruitment tools processes and best practices ensuring their effectiveness in managing the recruitment process.

• Negotiate the offer details (base salary bonuses vacation hybrid or remote work) with the candidate keeping Giant Tigers compensation philosophy market data research and equity top of offer negotiations between hiring managers and selected candidates ensuring compliance with compensation framework. Maintain accurate documentation throughout the offer process and employ effective communication with all parties.

• Proactively cultivate and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for future vacancies leveraging networking opportunities and talent databases to support ongoing recruitment needs.

• Act as a brand ambassador for Giant Tiger by promoting the organizations value proposition and employee benefits to prospective candidates throughout the recruitment process.

• Travel to client locations (stores Giant Tiger Warehouses Home Office Buying Office) for quarterly satisfaction audits and learning opportunities.

• Travel to and host job fairs with the goal of boosting Giant Tigers employer brand and building a strong talent pipeline.

What Youll Bring

We welcome applicants with Talent Acquisition experience OR transferable experience from customer service retail hospitality business development sales or other people-focused industries.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Talent Acquisition or related fields where strong communication relationship-building and problem-solving are key ( (business development sales customer service retail hospitality).

• Proficiency in using an ATS HRIS (Workday) and online job boards (e.g. LinkedIn Indeed).

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop positive working relationships with business leaders and stakeholders.

• Ability to effectively headhunt screen and assess candidates ensuring alignment with position requirements and organizational culture.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey information clearly and adapt communication style to different audiences.

• Strong negotiation skills and ability to employ active listening to clients and candidates in order to efficiently make the offer and hire.

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and with a strong sense of urgency.

• Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated on recruitment market trends and best practices.

• Demonstrates a sense of urgency by anticipating needs escalating issues promptly and removing roadblocks.

• Postsecondary education in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field.

Are you interested in this position but dont meet 100% of the criteria We want you to apply anyway!

During our recruitment process we are looking for an incumbent that will not only learn and grow in the role but also contribute to our diverse equal and inclusive culture.

Giant Tiger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair employment practices. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process please use the contact information below to request accommodation. These accommodations are designed to remove obstacles without altering the evaluation of a candidates fit for the role allowing candidates to fully demonstrate their abilities. This information will be kept confidential and your right to privacy will be protected.

Thank you for your interest in Giant Tiger we look forward to reviewing your application!

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Contract End Date:

Job Requisition:

Giant Tiger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair employment practices.

Are you interested in this position but dont yet meet all the criteria We want you to apply anyway!

During our recruitment process we are looking for an incumbent that will not only learn and grow in the role but also contribute to our diverse equal and inclusive culture.

If you require accommodation during your pursuit of a role at Giant Tiger please contact.