Bilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist - Term - 19510

About the Opportunity
LRO Staffing is partnering with a respected Ottawa organization to recruit a bilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist for a term position of approximately 22 months. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced in-house recruiter who enjoys partnering with hiring managers, developing creative sourcing strategies, and managing full-cycle recruitment across a diverse range of positions.

Managing full-cycle recruitment from sourcing and screening through interviewing, reference checks, and offer preparation

Partnering with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and develop effective recruitment strategies

Coaching hiring managers throughout the recruitment and selection process

Sourcing and engaging active and passive candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, social media, professional networks, and other channels

Developing creative sourcing strategies for difficult-to-fill positions

Developing screening criteria, interview guides, skills assessments, and other candidate evaluation tools

Conducting candidate screening interviews and coordinating and participating in interviews with hiring managers

Ensuring a fair, consistent, inclusive, and positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process

Conducting reference checks and preparing and extending employment offers

Supporting salary assessments through consideration of market data, internal equity, and HR guidance

Maintaining regular communication with HR Business Partners regarding search progress, candidate pools, and recruitment challenges

Maintaining accurate and timely candidate information, interview notes, postings, and reports within the ATS

Supporting employer branding initiatives, recruitment events, employee referral programs, and talent pipeline development





Collaborating with Communications & Marketing and other People & Culture colleagues on recruitment initiatives and process improvements

About You

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Psychology, or a related field

4+ years of progressive experience conducting full-cycle, end-to-end in-house recruitment within a corporate environment

Advanced verbal and written proficiency in both English and French is required

Strong experience developing recruitment and sourcing strategies, including passive candidate sourcing through LinkedIn Recruiter

Experience recruiting across a variety of functions and levels, including professional, technical, leadership, or specialized positions

Strong understanding of recruitment practices, employment legislation, and compliance requirements

Experience working with ATS, recruitment software, and HRIS platforms; experience with Jobvite or Workday is an asset

Experience managing difficult-to-fill searches and building strong candidate pipelines

Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to partner effectively with hiring managers and HR professionals

Strong communication skills, including the ability to navigate difficult conversations and negotiate employment offers

Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple searches and competing priorities

Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable working independently with minimal direction

Strong judgment and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive information

Qualified HR or recruitment designation/certification such as CHRP, CHRL, CPC, or RPR is an asset

Experience working with executive search firms on senior-level recruitment is an asset

About the Job

Work Arrangement: Hybrid; onsite presence in Ottawa approximately 1-2 days per week. Candidates may also choose to work primarily from the Ottawa office

Duration: Approximately 22 months, until approximately mid-September 2028

Salary: $85,500 to $114,400 annually

Benefits: Health and dental benefits and paid time off

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📌 Bilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist - Term (Quebec City)
🏢 LRO Staffing
📍 Quebec City