Associate, Talent Acquisition

ABOUTUS

SickKids Foundation believes that fighting for the health and well-being of children is one of the most powerful ways to improve society. As a national charity SickKids Foundation invests in national and international initiatives tobenefitchildren in Canada and around the world. As the fundraising partner to The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) we are aligned in supporting Precision Child Health (PCH) the future of tailoring medicine to each childs unique traits so SickKids can diagnose faster treat smarter and predict better.

We are driven by our core values of integrity collaboration excellence innovation and inclusion with goals of delivering an unmatcheddonor experience investing in our people and culture driving innovative and sustainable fundraising and leading in digital charity.

SickKids Foundation is committed to an inclusive culture by embedding equitydiversityand inclusion ineverything we do. We aim to build awareness and skills in this area both internally and with our partners. Our commitment extends to creating a safe positive work environment. For details on ourEquity Diversity & Inclusion commitmentplease click here.

Werecommitted to attracting andretainingpassionate individuals to help create a healthier SickKids Foundation is looking for a newAssociate Talent Acquisition.

Position Status:

Temporary Full-Time6monthcontract

Available:

Immediately;this posting is for an existing vacancy.â

Description:

TheAssociateTalent Acquisitionis a senior level pro whoplays a critical role inidentifyingand securing top talent to drive organizational success. This role leads the full-cycle recruitment process end-to-end bringing a strategic and proactive approach to attracting and hiring high-impact talent.

Supporting recruitment across all business unitsincluding Development(Fundraising) Marketing Business Intelligence & Information Technology (BIIT) and Operationsthe Associate builds strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and collaborates closely with HR Business Partners to deliver high-quality hiring outcomes. This role is instrumental in strengthening our talent pipeline and ensuring we attract exceptional candidates aligned with our mission.

You will:

• Lead full-cycle recruitment across a diverse portfolio of roles including technical (IT data and systems) marketing fundraising and operations positions from sourcing and screening through to offer and onboarding.
• Execute the recruitment and selection activitiesacrossHR recruitment programs includingpermanent and temporaryemployee recruitmentvolunteers andCoop and Interns.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience by serving as a primary point of contact proactively managing inquiries and building strong professional relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Build andutilizethe various recruitmentvehicles(job boards social media networking) to source and attract qualified candidates forcurrent vacanciesand build a strong pipeline of quality candidates for future consideration.
• Champion inclusive hiring practices by embedding equity diversity and inclusion into all stages of the recruitment process and proactively building diverse candidate pipelines tosupport moreequitablehiring outcomes.
• Build andmaintainstrong relationships withhiringleaders across Development Marketing BIIT and Operations to understand hiring needs including specialized and technical roles.
• Lead the development of structured recruitment toolsincluding interview guides assessment exercises and evaluation frameworksand contribute to interview panels as needed to ensure rigorous consistent hiring decisions.
• Monitor and analyze recruitment metrics toidentifyareas for improvement
• Work with hiring leaders to develop and refine job posting and job profiles to accurately reflect the requirements of positions.
• Maintain up-to-date HR records within the HRIS database(UKG).
• Stay updated with relevant information employment legation and trends to ensure that the recruitment process and postingscomply withall legal requirements and company policies.
• Keep apprised of best practices to ensure meaningful and high-quality and employee engagement as wellidentifyopportunities to improve services and productivity.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners to inform and execute talent strategies that accelerate hiring elevate candidate quality and meet evolving business needs.

Qualifications:

While we know that for any job posting no one candidate willpossessthe qualifications beingsoughtin equal measure below is an outline of the qualifications we believe are important for a candidate to bring to the position or for the successful candidate to develop while in the role:

• 5 years of progressive talent acquisition experience including significant exposure to technical recruitment (e.g. engineering data BI IT)
• Proven ability to lead full-cycle recruitment for complex roles balancing speed quality and candidate experience
• Strong understanding of technical roles and talent markets with the ability to quickly build credibility with hiring leaders
• Demonstrated experience applying inclusive recruitment practices and strategies to attract and assess diverse talent.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to shape hiring strategies and influence decisions
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage advise and build trust with candidates and stakeholders at all levels
• Strong relationship-building skills witha track recordofestablishingeffective partnerships across teams and functions
• Highly organized with strong project management skills; able to manage multiple searches priorities and stakeholders simultaneously
• Experience developing structured recruitment approaches including interview guides assessments and consistent evaluation practices
• Data-driven and solutions-oriented with the ability to use insights to improve hiring outcomes and processes
• Proactive resourceful and adaptable with a continuous improvement mindset
• Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and sourcing tools (e.g. LinkedIn Recruiter)
• Post-secondary education in Human Resources Business or a related field or equivalent experience
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Demonstrated initiative creativity resourcefulness and flexibility
• Strong client and customer service orientation with the ability to effectively engage diverse stakeholders and manage varying expectations.

Werelooking for a passionate individual who is interested in moving the dial and making a difference. We are an environment that looks to attract hardworking and committed people; people who want to challenge themselves and grow with a globally recognized brand that continues to change the world. If this describes you consider joining our team. We look forward to reviewing your application.

ExpectedHiring Salary Range:annualizedsalary of$70056 $82418; with the ability to progress to a maximum of $98902.00(prorated to a6 monthterm). To ensure fair andequitablepay at SickKids Foundation placement on the salary range will be based on your years of experience skills and qualifications relevant to theAssociate Talent Acquisition.

Hours:âHybrid work model: minimum two days per week in-office (Tuesday and Wednesday).â

AvailableâTo:âInternal and External Candidatesâ

Available:âImmediately;âthis posting is for an existing vacancy.â

Date Posted:âMarch 25 2026

Deadline:âApril 1 2026

SickKids Foundation is committed to its people and the talents capabilities and perspectives they bring to our mission. Welivethat commitment by being open and accessible to all by valuing and respecting every individual and by equally supporting every employee. As an organization proud to have joined theBlackNorthInitiatives CEO pledge we uphold our commitment by inviting and encouraging individuals from diverse lived experiences from Black Indigenous communities ofcolour people with disabilities 2SLBTQIA community and all candidates who may contribute to the further diversification of the Foundations community.

Candidates who require accommodation during the recruitment process should contact the Human Resources Department at:

Required Experience:

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