Job Description Turner & Townsend is seeking a strategic Talent Acquisition Leader to lead the Canadian recruitment function and support the organization's continued growth.

Leading a team of seven Talent Acquisition professionals, this role will partner with senior business leaders to develop and execute workforce plans, build scalable recruitment strategies, and ensure the talent agenda aligns with business objectives.

The successful candidate will bring experience supporting high-growth organizations, leading large-scale hiring initiatives, and developing high-performing recruitment teams capable of delivering exceptional talent outcomes.

Strategic Talent Acquisition Develop and execute recruitment strategies aligned with business growth and workforce plans.

Partner with leadership to forecast talent needs and build proactive hiring plans.

Use recruitment metrics and market intelligence to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.

Lead talent acquisition efforts for major projects, growth initiatives, and high-volume hiring programs.

Business Partnership Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on talent strategy, market trends, and hiring challenges.

Collaborate with HR Business Partners and hiring managers to deliver effective workforce solutions.

Influence hiring decisions and ensure alignment between talent needs and business priorities.

Team Leadership Lead, coach, and develop a team of seven Talent Acquisition professionals.

Foster a high-performing, collaborative culture that leverages individual strengths and supports growth.

Establish clear performance expectations and development plans for team members.

Recruitment Delivery Oversee full-cycle recruitment across multiple business lines and disciplines.





Build diverse talent pipelines and innovative sourcing strategies for specialized and high-volume hiring needs.

Ensure an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience throughout the recruitment process.

Qualifications 8+ years of Talent Acquisition experience, including leadership of recruiting teams.

Proven success developing recruitment strategies within a fast-growing organization.

Experience partnering with senior leaders on workforce planning and talent strategy.

Demonstrated success leading major hiring programs, project mobilizations, or high-volume recruitment initiatives.

Solid people leadership, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.

Experience leveraging recruitment data, market insights, and technology to drive results.

What Success Looks Like A scalable recruitment strategy that supports business growth.

Strong partnerships with leaders across Canada. A high-performing, engaged Talent Acquisition team.

Successful delivery of both strategic and high-volume hiring initiatives.

Continuous improvement in recruitment effectiveness, candidate experience, and business outcomes.

Additional Information What's in it for you... 100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services) Health spending account, to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program RRSP option with company matching Annual learning and development budget Access to a range of online learning tools, and support for career development and growth Coverage of one professional membership or license fee per year, if directly related to your role We believe in work-life balance, so you can recharge and take care of what matters most with vacation, flex and sick days

📌 Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition (Calgary)
🏢 Turner & Townsend
📍 Calgary