Talent Acquisition Specialist The Specialist, Talent Acquisition provides proactive, professional, and client-focused talent acquisition across all agencies in the Omnicom Media Canada network. Reporting to the Sr. Manager, this newly created role will assist in all recruitment activities and projects handled by the Talent Acquisition team.
The ideal candidate is a dynamic, engaging, and entrepreneurial TA professional with a passion for finding and placing the best and brightest talent. This role is primarily focused on talent acquisition and influence initiatives. You possess an energetic personality, a ‘roll up the sleeves and dig in’ mentality, flair for creative solutions, passion for continuous learning, and desire to be a part of our growth as we continue to expand the Talent function in Canada.
You’re buttoned down when it comes to organization, but you can easily flex to changing demands and you love a good challenge.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides end-to-end talent acquisition management – from sourcing to interviewing to offer
- Proactively builds and maintains a consistent pipeline of strong potential candidates for key roles
- Coaches hiring managers on the acquisition process and recruitment and selection best practices
- Plays a key role in the early careers program and builds positive relationships with relevant post-secondary programs
- Ensures that hiring processes comply with legal requirements and company guidelines
- Provides advice and assistance to managers in the development of job descriptions and provide guidance on appropriate salary ranges
- Counsels employees on various career opportunities within the Omnicom Media Canada network
- Assists in maintaining the internal referral reward program
- Assists with training on recruitment practices and legal framework for hiring managers on an ongoing basis
- Attends relevant industry networking/social and/or campus recruitment events to promote Omnicom Media’s profile as an employer of choice
- Supports various special projects
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1-2 years of experience in full-cycle recruitment.
- Previous experience in the advertising/media, communication, digital/technology or related industries considered an asset
- Professional technical skills, including the use of applicant-tracking systems (Workday) and MS Office
- Social media savvy, with experience using various social media applications to communicate with and source potential candidates
- Demonstrated influencing and negotiation skills
- Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset
- Knowledge and understanding of current talent acquisition “best practices”
- Skilled project management and organizational skills
Why Join Omnicom Media Canada
At Omnicom Media Canada, careers are designed for growth. We’ve purposefully crafted a transformative talent experience built with accountability in action - focused on community, impact, and opportunity.
Community - We build a culture where our people show up for each other, grow together, and win together.
Impact - Your work creates real outcomes — for clients, for the business, and for the industry.
Opportunity - We give you the runway, resources,
and support to keep rising — on your terms and at your pace.
This is an active vacancy. We are currently hiring for this role and reviewing applications on an ongoing basis.
Expected Salary: $45,000 - $55,000
Omnicom Media is providing the compensation range that the company is willing to pay for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. In addition, Omnicom Media provides rewarding offerings such as:
- Generous paid time off with a minimum of 37 paid days off including vacation and monthly wellness days. We also have four-day long weekends, half-day summer Fridays, and meeting-free Friday afternoons year-round.
- A flexible hybrid work model that works for you.
- A focus on personal development with formal training opportunities, including mental health training and inclusion education for everyone.
- A chance to be part of and grow within a global network of agencies.
- The opportunity to contribute to our company culture by joining one of our many community-based employee groups, such as Black Employee Network, Girls on Fire, Hispanic or Latinx Alliance, Life on the Spectrum, Pan-Asian Network, and Rainbow Lounge.
Omnicom Media is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, colour, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, provincial, or municipal law. If you require an accommodation in any aspect of the selection process, please reach out to
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📌 Talent Acquisition Specialist (Toronto)
🏢 Omnicom Media
📍 Toronto