Bilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist in Ottawa

LRO Staffing is partnering with a respected Ottawa organization to recruit a bilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist for a term position of approximately 22 months. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced in-house recruiter who enjoys partnering with hiring managers, developing creative sourcing strategies, and managing full-cycle recruitment across a diverse range of positions.

• Managing full-cycle recruitment from sourcing and screening through interviewing, reference checks, and offer preparation
• Partnering with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and develop effective recruitment strategies
• Coaching hiring managers throughout the recruitment and selection process
• Sourcing and engaging active and passive candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, social media, professional networks, and other channels
• Developing creative sourcing strategies for difficult-to-fill positions
• Developing screening criteria, interview guides, skills assessments, and other candidate evaluation tools
• Conducting candidate screening interviews and coordinating and participating in interviews with hiring managers
• Ensuring a fair, consistent, inclusive, and positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process
• Conducting reference checks and preparing and extending employment offers
• Supporting salary assessments through consideration of market data, internal equity, and HR guidance
• Maintaining regular communication with HR Business Partners regarding search progress, candidate pools, and recruitment challenges
• Maintaining accurate and timely candidate information, interview notes, postings, and reports within the ATS
• Supporting employer branding initiatives, recruitment events, employee referral programs, and talent pipeline development
• Collaborating with Communications & Marketing and other People & Culture colleagues on recruitment initiatives and process improvements

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Psychology, or a related field
• 4+ years of progressive experience conducting full-cycle, end-to-end in-house recruitment within a corporate environment
• Advanced verbal and written proficiency in both English and French is required
• Strong experience developing recruitment and sourcing strategies, including passive candidate sourcing through LinkedIn Recruiter
• Experience recruiting across a variety of functions and levels, including professional, technical, leadership, or specialized positions
• Strong understanding of recruitment practices, employment legislation, and compliance requirements
• Experience working with ATS, recruitment software, and HRIS platforms; experience with Jobvite or Workday is an asset
• Experience managing difficult-to-fill searches and building strong candidate pipelines
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to partner effectively with hiring managers and HR professionals
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to navigate difficult conversations and negotiate employment offers
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple searches and competing priorities
• Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable working independently with minimal direction
• Strong judgment and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information
• Professional HR or recruitment designation/certification such as CHRP, CHRL, CPC, or RPR is an asset
• Experience working with executive search firms on senior-level recruitment is an asset

About the Job

• Work Arrangement: Hybrid; onsite presence in Ottawa approximately 1-2 days per week. Candidates may also choose to work primarily from the Ottawa office.
• Duration: Approximately 22 months, until approximately mid-September 2028
• Salary: $85,500 to $114,400 annually
• Benefits: Health and dental benefits and paid time off