Director, Talent Acquisition (12-14 month contract)

Enterprise Talent Acquisition Strategy

• Own and execute the enterprisewide Talent Acquisition strategy aligned to business growth acquisitions integration and workforce planning.

• Evolve TA from a delivery function to a strategic advisory partner to business and HR leadership.

• Translate business and integration roadmaps into forwardlooking talent plans and hiring strategies.

TA Capability & Competency Alignment

• Define and operationalizeTA competenciesaligned to:

• • Workforce planning

  • Strategic sourcing

  • Assessment & selection

  • Inclusive hiring practices

  • Talent advisory and influence

• Build TA capability to supportfuturestate hiring not just current demand.

• Ensure TA practices are aligned with broader HR competencies and leadership expectations.

Team Leadership & Operating Model

• Lead coach and develop a highperforming TA team with clear accountability and career progression.

• Evolve the TA operating model to balance:

• • Centralized strategy and standards

  • Flexible businessaligned delivery

• Foster a culture of curiosity continuous improvement and datadriven decisionmaking.

Employer Brand & Talent Market Positioning

• StrengthenEQBsemployer value proposition in a competitive financial services and fintech market.

• Partner with Marketing and Communications to ensure a compelling authentic and inclusive talent brand.

• PositionEQBsas an employer of choice for both external candidates and internal talent.

Governance Data & Insight

• Establish clear governance for hiring mobility and vendor usage.

• Use data and insights to:

• • Monitor hiring and mobility outcomes

  • Identify risks and opportunities

  • Inform leadership decisionmaking

Ensure compliance with employment legislation and internal risk standards.

• 10 years of recruiting experience; a mix of corporate and agencywith a focus on talent workforce planning andrecruiting

• Must have previous high volume and corporate recruitment experience

• 5 years in a team leadership role

• Banking and Technology recruitment experience

• Bachelors Degree inBusinessAdministrationHuman Resourcesor a related field

• Must demonstrate education around unconscious bias reconciliation work intercultural competence accessibility and accommodation awareness

• Ability to understand a wide range of technical roles

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately

• Ability to lead and manage special projects

• Exemplary interviewing and investigative skills

• Clear understanding of the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle processes

• Adept in Boolean Search

• Experienced in using applicant-tracking systems (ATS). Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word Excel and PowerPoint)

• In-depth experience conducting research and sourcing candidates through social media (LinkedIn)

• Ability to clearly communicate technical analytical/quantitative or conceptual information and ideas

• Experience in building and maintaining relationships with business units partners third party vendors

• Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills

• Strong interpersonal skills high energy proactive andself-motivated

• Experience working in high-volume fast-paced environments

• Experience coaching recruiters and managers re unbiased interview processes

• Abreast with the Canada Labour Code and all Canadian employment regulations in relation to recruitment

• Able to quickly respond to changes in priorities