The Talent Acquisition Partner at CAE plays a strategic role in managing the endtoend recruitment cycle with a primary focus on specialized roles for the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program. This role supports CAEs Defence & Security sector by attracting highquality candidates aligned with both the technical requirements and the companys values.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a recruitment portfolio with a strong emphasis on proactive sourcing for niche roles such as Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Instructor Pilots and other Defence & Security technical profiles. You will act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and HRBPs through regular biweekly checkins and monthly governance meetings ensuring visibility on recruitment activities challenges and progress.

You will leverage innovative sourcing techniques build strong talent pipelines for current and future needs across CMAT and FAcT programs and promote a culture of continuous recruitment. This role also contributes to employer branding initiatives and various talent acquisition projects joining a team currently undergoing transformation in processes and technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct fullcycle recruitment: intake meetings screening interviews salary proposal offer management and candidate file administration.

• Develop and execute rigorous recruitment processes to provide an excellent candidate and manager experience.

• Advise guide and influence managers throughout the recruitment cycle.

• Lead sourcing efforts to proactively identify qualified talent for niche technical roles.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers HRBPs and external prospects.

• Conduct regular touchpoints: biweekly checkins and monthly governance meetings.

• Develop innovative strategies to attract top talent aligned with business needs.

• Promote employer brand by showcasing CAEs culture values and strengths.

• Contribute to TA projects and continuous optimization of recruitment processes.

• Support talent pipeline development for the CMAT and FAcT programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Industrial Relations or a related field (postsecondary education required; HR preferred).

• Minimum 5 years of experience as an agency or corporate recruiter in highvolume environments.

• Demonstrated expertise in sourcing (hunter mindset) with a proven ability to identify and attract niche technical talent.

• Experience managing multiple requisitions throughout the year.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with managers HRBPs and candidates.

• Strong ability to exercise judgment political acumen and influence stakeholders.

• Excellent time management sense of urgency and ability to work under pressure.

• Bilingual (English/French) with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite LinkedIn Workday ATS and social media sourcing tools.

• Detailoriented clientfocused and adaptable to changing priorities.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience recruiting in Defence & Security Aviation Engineering or other technical environments.

• Experience developing talent pipelines from scratch for hardtofill roles.

• Strong analytical abilities and comfort working with recruitment metrics and data.

• Demonstrated creativity and innovation in sourcing or employer branding initiatives.
  

Benefits

• An environment where your initiatives are recognized and valued.

• Opportunity to work on multidisciplinary projects.

• Occasional remote work flexibility.

• Flexible schedules.

• Attractive employee benefits.

About CAE

At CAE our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years weve driven innovation in simulation training and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies we empower our customers to operate smarter faster and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged collaboration drives progress and your growth fuels our shared success.

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