This role is part of our Personalised Content team. We create emotive yet conversion-focused ideas, products and campaigns at scale and speed. Our specialty is hyper-personalised, digital communications that change perceptions, shape new behaviours, and shift market share for our clients including eBay, Walmart, and more

JOB PURPOSE

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will be dedicated to recruit for a portfolio of DEPT® clients directly, we call this ‘In-House’ recruitment. You will work closely with our Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, Client Partner, Delivery teams and directly with our clients, you will effectively source and recruit top talent to be embedded into our clients team.

As candidates' first point of contact, you represent DEPT®'s culture, and are responsible for ensuring a positive candidate journey throughout the recruitment process. Partnering with hiring teams to understand role requirements, share regular hiring updates, and provide market insights.

In-house recruitment requires speed and therefore, maintaining a talented candidate pool is vital. You will have a keen eye for talent and an ability to devise and implement effective and creative sourcing strategies. You will also have the chance to input into process improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Manage key relationships with our clients and in-house client service team.
- Review applications, screen resumes, and assess candidates' qualifications for various positions within the organization.
- Conduct thorough phone screenings to evaluate candidates' skills and experience.
- Guide candidates through the entire recruitment process, providing timely updates, feedback, and support.




- Collaborate closely with hiring managers and management teams to understand their recruitment needs and align candidate profiles accordingly.
- Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and extending offers to successful candidates.
- Devise and implement effective strategies to attract passive candidates, ensuring a steady pipeline of high‑quality talent.
- Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date candidate records and documentation in our applicant tracking system.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

- Previous experience in a recruitment or talent acquisition role, with success in attracting and selecting top talent in the creative or digital industry.
- Experience in setting up, preparing, and conducting candidate phone screenings, ensuring a thorough assessment of candidates.
- Able to manage internal and external stakeholders, and ensure a smooth hiring process.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work closely with internal stakeholders, such as hiring managers and operational directors.
- Excellent organizational skills, ability to manage priorities, and attention to detail, ensuring a smooth and efficient recruitment process.
- Proficiency in using applicant tracking systems and other recruitment tools to manage candidate data and streamline processes.

WE OFFER





- A flexible hybrid working policy to enjoy the best of both worlds.
- Early Finish Fridays, kickstart your weekend early with alternating early‑finish Fridays.
- 15 days paid holiday annually, increasing with length of service (plus Public Holidays).
- Birthday Leave, a paid day‑off each year.
- Access to dedicated mental health resources including enhanced sick pay scheme, employee assistance programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders.
- Dept Allowance, a dedicated company contribution to spend on either your professional development or personal wellbeing.
- Refreshments are provided in the office all week.
- Enhanced family friendly policies to support parents.
- Learning and Development, continuous growth opportunities through internal training, and "inspirational talks” guest speakers.
- Buddy Program, you will be paired with a ‘Buddy’ to help you navigate your first weeks’ at DEPT®.
- A Certified BCorp Agency and is multi‑award winning “Agency of the Year”.
- Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together
- Global DEPT® Cares Month , an annual initiative where our teams donate their professional skills and time to support local charities and pr‑bono projects.

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $65,000 – $70,000 CAD. Salary is based on relevant experience, expertise, and organizational impact.

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📌 Talent Acquisition Specialist (Toronto)
🏢 DEPT®
📍 Toronto