Talent Acquisition Consultant

Centennial College recognizes and affirms Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Indigenous ways of knowing as central to the vibrancy and uniqueness of its learning and working academic mission. We strongly encourage applications from members of Indigenous communities and all equity-deserving groups including Women, Racialized, Persons with Disabilities, and LGBTQ+ communities.

We also recognize that Centennial is situated on the Treaty Lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and pay tribute to their legacy as well as that of all First Peoples that have been and remain present here in Toronto. We recognize that First Peoples come from sovereign Nations and that part of understanding our responsibilities of residing on this territory are understanding the true history, circumstances and legacy of the Treaties signed here (such as the Toronto Purchase, Robinson-Huron Treaty and Williams Treaties) and including pre-contact Treaties and Agreements between sovereign Nations and that all peoples in this area are therefore Treaty people with obligations and responsibilities to all our relations.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager Talent Acquisition, the incumbent is accountable for partnering with Hiring Managers to provide comprehensive services in all aspects of Talent Acquisition aimed at attracting and retaining high quality talent. The Talent Acquisition Consultant is responsible full life-cycle recruitment, collaborating with leaders (including senior management) and other Human Resource partners across the organization.

The Talent Acquisition Consultant integrates inclusive hiring practices, internal succession planning, external talent pipelines and works closely with the Souring Specialist on hard to fill roles. The incumbent also works with the HRBPs, Talent Acquisition Manager, and other colleagues in HR to provide seamless, holistic service to clients, either by answering inquiries directly or through consultation or escalation of more complex issues to the applicable HRBP.

Responsibilities

Responsible for full cycle recruitment (Faculty, Support and Administrative roles) for designated client

groups including: requisition, job posting, sourcing, screening, candidate management, testing and/or assessment, interviewing, reference checking, offer letters and ATS administration

Advise and consult with Hiring Managers for reviewing and developing job ads, ensuring consistency and accuracy in compliance with Collective Agreements where applicable

Assisting managers to design and prepare appropriately tailored competency-based interview questions (phone interviews and face-to-face interviews) and expected responses; including incorporating appropriate weighting of assessment tools in the overall selection criteria

Consulting and advising managers on suitable advertising venues, including leveraging social media to tap into the passive candidate pool as appropriate

Consulting and advising managers on suitable advertising venues, including leveraging social media to tap into the passive candidate pool as appropriate

Utilizing appropriate assessment tools to shortlist and provides recommendations to managers concerning candidate(s) eligibility and suitability for the position

Participate in HR initiatives and projects related to talent acquisition, ensuring the effective implementation of value proposition services and/or tools focused on streamlining processes and increasing overall efficiency

Consult with managers on best practices throughout the talent acquisition process, to ensure fair, equitable and consistent processes that are free from bias to make the best hiring decisions

Participating as selection committee member during the interview process, when applicable, ensuring proper alignment with the college’s goals/objectives maintain the integrity of talent acquisition

Providing training/coaching to the hiring manager and/or selection committee members on interviewing etiquette and behavioral interviewing techniques

Providing professional guidance and recommendations throughout talent acquisition cycle pertaining to best practices, appropriate policies and procedures; ensuring standardization of process

Qualifications/Experience

Three (3) year Diploma and/or Degree in Human Resources Management and/or equivalent combination of education and experience, CHRP is an asset

Minimum five (5) years’ experience with high volume full cycle end to end recruitment across all levels, with demonstrated expertise in hiring for senior level and complex roles, preferably in a unionized or regulatory environment

Demonstrated knowledge and application of human resource management and talent acquisition theories

Familiarity with the complexities associated with recruitment in a unionized environment including: application of collective agreements, employment legislation and familiarity with grievance procedures preferred

Excellent interpersonal, customer service and relationship management skills with a proven ability to exercise tact and diplomacy

Proven consulting and critical thinking skills with high attention to detail

Sound judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality

Strong working knowledge of employment policies and practices, sourcing and qualifying interviewing techniques

Proven experience with social media (i.e.; LinkedIn, Twitter) for recruitment purposes

Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Proven written and oral communication skills

Team player who thrives in a highly diverse, collaborative and team-oriented environment

Apply online: www.centennialcollege.ca/careers

Proof of credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post secondary institutions and/or their foreign equivalents will be required at the time of job offer.

When applying, your cover letter and résumé must include examples that reflect all of the requested skills and qualifications and must be submitted online by July 6, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST. Please quote Job ID J0626-0910. Misrepresentation of applicant information will be grounds for your exclusion from the competition or for dismissal should you subsequently be hired for the position. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are committed to providing persons with disabilities equal opportunities regarding all employment activities, including access to jobs and accommodations during employment as required, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).