Senior Talent Acquisition Partner – Technology, AI & Cyber Security

? Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)

? Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

? Pay Rate: $45/hour + 4% Vacation Pay

? Contract Duration: September 8, 2026 – September 10, 2027

? Extension Possible: Yes

✅ Permanent Conversion Possible: Yes

✈️ Travel Required: No

About the Role

Our client, a leading Canadian banking institution, is seeking an experienced Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to support recruitment across Technology, AI, and Cyber Security portfolios.

This role is ideal for a strategic recruiter who brings deep expertise in full-cycle recruitment within large enterprise environments and has experience supporting hiring initiatives in banking, financial services, accounting, insurance, or other highly regulated industries.

You will act as a trusted Talent Advisor to senior leaders, providing market insights, driving sourcing strategies, and delivering exceptional recruitment outcomes for specialized and complex technology positions.

Why Join This Opportunity?

- Strong team culture and collaborative environment
- Excellent work-life balance
- Opportunity to support cutting-edge AI and Cyber Security hiring initiatives
- Exposure to senior leadership and executive stakeholders
- Strategic, consultative recruiting environment
- Potential for contract extension and permanent conversion

What You'll Do

Talent Advisory & Recruitment

- Serve as a trusted Talent Advisor to hiring leaders and business stakeholders.
- Lead the full recruitment lifecycle from intake through offer and onboarding.
- Develop innovative sourcing strategies to attract top technology talent.
- Build and maintain pipelines of active and passive candidates.
- Advise leaders on market trends, talent availability, and competitive hiring practices.
- Deliver an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience.

Stakeholder Management

- Build strong relationships with hiring managers, HR partners, Directors, and Vice Presidents.




- Influence hiring decisions through data, market intelligence, and recruitment expertise.
- Collaborate closely with business leaders to understand workforce needs and develop talent strategies.

Reporting & Operational Excellence

- Track and report on recruitment metrics and KPIs.
- Ensure compliance with recruitment policies and regulatory requirements.
- Support strategic talent acquisition projects and initiatives.
- Manage recruitment activities while meeting service level agreements and quality expectations.

Required Qualifications

- Post-secondary education in any discipline.
- 10+ years of Talent Acquisition or recruitment experience.
- 5+ years of experience recruiting for senior-level technology positions.
- Proven experience recruiting within:
- Technology
- Cyber Security
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Digital or Enterprise Technology portfolios
- Experience working within a large enterprise organization.
- Strong full-cycle recruitment experience.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage a complex recruitment portfolio.

Industry Experience Required

Candidates must have recruitment experience within one or more of the following sectors:

- Banking
- Financial Services
- Accounting
- Insurance
- Wealth Management
- Capital Markets
- Other highly regulated corporate environments

Candidates with experience recruiting for major financial institutions will be strongly preferred.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

- Workday Recruiting experience
- Experience supporting AI and Cyber Security portfolios




- Experience acting as a strategic Talent Advisor to senior leadership
- Knowledge of current technology talent market trends

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

- Understands the technology recruitment landscape, particularly AI and Cyber Security.
- Has a consultative approach and is viewed as a trusted advisor rather than an order taker.
- Is confident working directly with executive stakeholders and Vice Presidents.
- Has a stable career history with demonstrated success in long-term roles.
- Can independently manage recruitment priorities while delivering a high level of service.
- Brings strong business acumen and experience operating within the banking or financial services industry.

Performance Measures

Success in this role will be measured through:

- Quality of hires
- Time-to-offer metrics
- SLA adherence
- Recruitment deliverables
- Stakeholder satisfaction
- Overall recruitment effectiveness

Interview Process

Round 1: Virtual Interview

Final Round: In-Person Interview

Apply today if you're an experienced Technology Recruiter with a strong background in Financial Services, Banking, or Accounting environments and a passion for building exceptional technology teams.

Use AI for Hiring: Our recruitment process for this role includes the use of AI-based tools to help evaluate candidate qualifications and screen applications.

Why Kelly?

At Kelly®, we’re committed to finding rewarding opportunities that help you thrive—both professionally and personally. We partner with leading organizations across industries, connecting talented individuals to roles that fit their skills, interests, and goals. As part of the Kelly team, you’ll have access to a diverse network, ongoing career support, and resources to help you succeed. We value inclusion, respect, and work-life balance, and we offer competitive pay and advantages. Join us and discover what’s next for your career!

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