Talent Acquisition Specialist

at University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Canada

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Salary: CAD 61,955 a year
Closing date: Open until filled
Start: Not given in the advert
Type of post: Administration and business
A support post, not a teaching post.
First seen: 30 October 2026, on a public job listing

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The advert

At the University of Waterloo, we create and promote a culture where everyone can reach their full potential. As an employee, you get support & opportunities that empower you to advance your career. Explore how we can bring big ideas to life, together. The University is a welcoming workplace for those of all abilities, interests, and expertise. As part of our workforce, you can do what you do best, every day.

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Job Requisition ID:

2026-03485

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Group:

Staff

Job Category:

Talent Acquisition

Employment Type:

Temporary

Department:

Human Resources - Talent Acquisition

Hiring Range:

$61,954.88 - $77,443.60

Posting Information:

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Term: 1 year

This position is being offered as a temporary contract.

Job Description:

Primary Purpose

The Talent Acquisition Specialist supports campus throughout the staff recruitment process by providing client-focused, equitable recruitment support that aligns with organizational policies, procedures, and legislative requirements.

Key Accountabilities

Provides client-focused full-cycle recruitment guidance and support for volume recruitment

• Conducts intake meetings with hiring managers to clarify position requirements, establish recruitment timelines, and support the recruitment process.

• Manages the recruitment process including documenting and tracking all pertinent information using Workday. Responsible for the data integrity in all information entered into the ATS and meets established recruitment service levels and timelines.

• Serves as a primary contact for hiring managers and candidates throughout the recruitment process for assigned client groups.

• Reviews all submitted resumes and credentials for appropriateness of skills, experience and knowledge in relation to position requirements while upholding policies, procedures, and best practices.

• Collaborate with hiring managers to identify appropriate advertising and recruitment channels.

• Screens resumes and conducts preliminary phone interviews with selected candidates to further validate skills, experience and knowledge in relation to position requirements using behavioral-based interview techniques.

• Conducts in-person and panel interviews as requested by hiring managers.

• Ensures adherence to provisions of the appropriate Collective Agreements, policies and procedures, and applicable legislation such as Employment Standards Act and Human Rights Code.

• Coordinates panel interviews with hiring committees, while ensuring confidentiality throughout the process.

• Maintains candidate pools for select areas of high-volume recruitment.

• Coordinates offer preparation, candidate communications, and associated recruitment administration through the completion of the recruitment process.

Provides candidate attraction support :

• Builds candidate pools for a variety of staff positions using recruitment tools, job boards, professional networks, and social media platforms.

• Provides support to hiring managers in identifying candidate sourcing channels and recruitment advertising options.

About University of Waterloo

Type: University