Join a Challenger

At EQ, we’re remaking banking so every Canadian gets ahead, every day. Serving nearly 4 million Canadians from coast to coast, we offer a wide variety of financial services from banking and lending, to trust and credit union solutions.

We’ve been at this since 1970, challenging the conventions of traditional banking with smarter, faster, and more connected financial experiences.

What’s kept us moving?

The people behind it all: challengers who ask better questions, push back on old assumptions, and look for a better way forward.

If you’re driven to help reshape how banking works for Canadians and the businesses that power our economy, this could be your next big opportunity.

We can’t wait to get to know you

Purpose of the Job

The Director, Talent Acquisition is a senior leadership role responsible for building a modern, integrated talent acquisition ecosystem that supports EQB’s growth strategy, acquisitions integration, and long‑term workforce sustainability.

This role goes beyond external hiring. It is accountable for end‑to‑end talent movement,external recruitment, internal mobility, career pathing, and succession‑ready pipelines,ensuring the right talent is in the right roles at the right time.

AsEQBcontinues to scale through acquisitions and transformation, this leader will design and execute enterprise TA strategies that enable seamless integration, transparent career pathways, and equitable access to opportunity across the organization.

Main Activities:

Enterprise Talent Acquisition Strategy

- Own and execute the enterprise‑wide Talent Acquisition strategy, aligned to business growth,



acquisitions integration, and workforce planning.
- Evolve TA from a delivery function to a strategic advisory partner to business and HR leadership.
- Translate business and integration roadmaps into forward‑looking talent plans and hiring strategies.

TA Capability & Competency Alignment

- Define and operationalizeTA competenciesaligned to:
- - Workforce planning
- Strategic sourcing
- Assessment & selection
- Inclusive hiring practices
- Talent advisory and influence

- Build TA capability to supportfuture‑state hiring, not just current demand.
- Ensure TA practices are aligned with broader HR competencies and leadership expectations.

Team Leadership & Operating Model

- Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing TA team with clear accountability and career progression.
- Evolve the TA operating model to balance:
- - Centralized strategy and standards
- Adaptable, business‑aligned delivery

- Foster a culture of curiosity, continuous improvement, and data‑driven decision‑making.

Employer Brand & Talent Market Positioning

- StrengthenEQB’semployer value proposition in a competitive financial services and fintech market.
- Partner with Marketing and Communications to ensure a compelling, authentic, and inclusive talent brand.




- PositionEQB’sas an employer of choice for both external candidates and internal talent.

Governance, Data & Insight

- Establish clear governance for hiring, mobility, and vendor usage.
- Use data and insights to:
- - Monitor hiring and mobility outcomes
- Identify risks and opportunities
- Inform leadership decision‑making

Ensure compliance with employment legislation and internal risk standards.

Acquisitions Integration Enablement

- Lead TA integration efforts for acquired businesses, including:
- Harmonizing hiring practices, assessment standards, and employer brand
- Supporting role clarity, career mapping, and talent stabilization
- Ensuring a consistent and equitable candidate and employee experienceAct as a key people partner during post‑acquisition transitions.

What Success Looks Like:

- Internal mobility is visible, trusted, and actively used across the organization
- Acquisitions are supported by clear talent integration and career pathways
- Leaders view TA as a strategic partner, not a transactional service
- TA capabilities and competencies are aligned to future workforce needs
- Time‑to‑fill, quality‑of‑hire, and engagement outcomes improve sustainably

Knowledge/Skill Requirements:

- 10+ years of recruiting experience; a mix of corporate and agencywith a focus on talent, workforce planning andrecruiting
- Must have previous high volume and corporate recruitment experience
- 5+ years in a team leadership role
- Banking and Technology recruitment experience
- Bachelor’s Degree inBusinessAdministration,Human R

📌 Director, Talent Acquisition (Toronto)
🏢 EQ Bank | Canada's Challenger Bank
📍 Toronto