Manager, Early Talent and Talent Attraction

Job summary

Lead the development and execution of a national early talent strategy and oversee the recruitment of interns, graduates, and early career professionals across Canada. Partner with communications teams to enhance employer branding and manage strategic partnerships with educational institutions and diversity-focused organizations.

Job details

WHAT DOES AGNICO EAGLE VALUE? At Agnico Eagle, our values never waver. We believe in trust, respect, equity, family and responsibility. Why? Because they express who we are, and they have helped us succeed in business for over 60 years. We value you – your unique set of skills and experience. We value your willingness to build those skills and make a meaningful contribution to our company. And, we value your commitment to treat every person on our team with respect, helping us to operate safely, protect the environment and make a positive contribution to our local communities. About Our Operation Canadian-based and led, Agnico Eagle is Canada's largest mining company and the second largest gold producer in the world. It produces precious metals from operations in Canada, Australia, Finland and Mexico and has a pipeline of high-quality exploration and development projects. Agnico Eagle is a partner of choice within the mining industry, recognized globally for its leading sustainability practices. Agnico Eagle was founded in 1957 and has consistently created value for its shareholders, declaring a cash dividend every year since 1983. Want to learn more about our operations and projects? Click here! Your Next Challenge Reporting to the Director, Talent Acquisition, you will be part of the Human Resources Department. You will lead early talent recruitment and engagement activities across Canada. Working in partnership with Corporate and Regional Communications teams, you will support talent attraction initiatives and help bring employer branding activities to life across recruitment channels and events. You will also be responsible for identifying and managing strategic talent sourcing partnerships, including diversity-focused partnerships, and overseeing talent acquisition tools that support effective and efficient recruitment processes. You will develop and deliver programs and initiatives that support early talent pipelines and current and future hiring needs across the organization. You may also contribute to talent acquisition policy development, support the implementation of Talent Acquisition tools and process improvements, and work with the Talent Acquisition Leadership Team on initiatives that enhance service delivery and stakeholder experience across Canada Lead the development and execution of Agnico Eagle's national early talent strategy, ensuring programs support current and future workforce needs across Canada. Lead, coach, and develop a team of Talent Attraction and Early Talent professionals while fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture. Oversee the recruitment and selection of interns, co-op students, summer students, graduates, and early career professionals, while continuously enhancing programs to improve candidate experience and hiring outcomes. Build and maintain strategic relationships with universities, colleges, student organizations, Indigenous communities, and industry partners to strengthen talent pipelines and expand Agnico Eagle's talent network. Partner with Corporate and Regional Communications teams to support talent attraction, employer branding, and recruitment marketing initiatives that enhance Agnico Eagle's visibility as an employer of choice. Identify and manage strategic sourcing partnerships, including diversity-focused organizations, to support hiring objectives and broaden access to qualified talent. Leverage talent analytics, labour market insights, and recruitment metrics to evaluate program effectiveness, inform strategy, and drive continuous improvement. Represent Agnico Eagle at recruitment events, career fairs, industry conferences, community forums, and other external engagements, serving as an ambassador for the organization and its employer brand. What You Need To Succeed Bilingualism in French and English (spoken and written) is mandatory. Candidates must be able to communicate effectively and professionally in both official languages. Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field. 7 years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition, Early Talent, Talent Attraction, Recruitment Marketing, or a related discipline. Proven experience leading and developing Talent Acquisition or Recruitment teams within a complex, multi-site, or national organization. Demonstrated experience designing and managing early talent programs, including campus recruitment, internships, co-op programs, graduate hiring, and workforce pipeline initiatives. Experience building strategic partnerships with educational institutions, community organizations, industry associations, and diverse talent networks. Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organization. Experience leveraging recruitment technologies, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and talent analytics to support strategic decision-making and improve hiring outcomes. Strong project management, communication, and leadership skills, with experience managing budgets, vendors, and cross-functional initiatives. Your Work Schedule 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Based at our Corporate Office in Toronto, Ontario. Travel may be required to support campus recruitment and business needs across Canada.

What you’ll do

Lead the development and execution of a national early talent strategy and oversee the recruitment of interns, graduates, and early career professionals across Canada. Partner with communications teams to enhance employer branding and manage strategic partnerships with educational institutions and diversity-focused organizations.

Requirements

Requires a post-secondary degree in HR, Business, or a related field and at least 7 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition or recruitment marketing. Mandatory bilingualism in French and English is required for professional communication.

Listed skills

• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Early Talent Strategy
• Talent Acquisition
• Employer Branding
• Recruitment Marketing
• Stakeholder Management
• Campus Recruitment
• Talent Analytics
• Project Management
• Bilingualism (French/English)
• Strategic Sourcing
• Diversity Hiring
• Team Leadership
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Budget Management
• Vendor Management
• Workforce Planning

Job areas

• Human Resources
• Management & Leadership
• Marketing