At Shoppers Drug Mart, we’re innovating health and wellness in Canada. From prescriptions to walk-in clinics, and a beloved loyalty program, we’re caring and supporting our customers in new ways every day. With more than 1,300 locally owned and operated stores from coast to coast, the Shoppers Drug Mart network is more than a great place to shop, it’s a great place to work.We’re committed to building our talented team who champion collaboration, kindness and inclusivity.

Join our team, and help recognize a healthy future for your career and for all Canadians. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist (TAS) for Shoppers Drug Mart, you are responsible for attracting critical pharmacy talent for stores in your region (GTA South). In this role, you will continually partner with Associate Owners, District Managers and other leaders to develop and implement recruitment strategies as well as represent Shoppers Drug Mart at recruitment events throughout your designated region.

Talent

Attraction - You will identify and apply creative sourcing strategies to attract top pharmacy talent for Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacies. You will develop cost effective, efficient, proactive, and innovative solutions to meet your Associate Owners’ recruiting needs.

Campus

Recruitment - You will support campus recruitment strategies at University of Saskatchewan and University of Manitoba to attract pharmacy students, by collaborating with student associations, planning and leading campus events, and developing pipelines for pharmacy students. In addition, you will support pharmacy students and Associate Owners build a robust talent bench through the Shoppers Drug Mart Scholarship Program.

International

Hiring - You will manage international recruitment efforts, including candidate sourcing, assessment, and coordination with immigration and licensing partners, to support hiring in hard-to-fill roles.

Relationship

Building - You will create and maintain working relationships with Store Resource Teams,



Associate Owners and HRBP’s to understand current and future recruitment needs and determine optimum sourcing strategies. Tracking & Reporting - You will use multiple tools such as Workday to maintain information during the recruitment process; 5+ years of recruitment and talent sourcing experience with a strong preference to candidates who have previous experience working in a recruitment agency model. ~ Strong networking skills with the ability to develop quick, meaningful connections with candidates. ~ Proven experience identifying passive candidates through their understanding of talent sourcing techniques beyond using tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter and Indeed. Strong social media acumen to promote employer brands, recruitment events and career opportunities through multiple social media channels. ~ Ability to optimally manage a corporate portfolio consisting of 30+ vacancies/requisitions concurrently. ~ Exposure to an applicant tracking system (ATS), Workday preferred. ~ Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Acting as consultants, supporting internal customers and the Associate-Owners, you will get experience unique to the retail industry while working for an award-winning national brand. Benefit from a purchase discount program, competitive pay and online learning through Academy. Take ownership of your work and find more ways to care about your work, co-workers, customers and community.

Full time Temporary with Benefits (Fixed Term) recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position. / L’entreprise utilise l’intelligence artificielle dans le but de filtrer, d’évaluer et/ou de sélectionner les candidats à ce poste. #

📌 Talent Acquisition Specialist (12-Month Contract) (Toronto)
🏢 Shoppers Drug Mart
📍 Toronto