Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist

Job summary

Develop proactive sourcing strategies, research talent markets, and build candidate pipelines for specialized, high-volume, and hard-to-fill roles. Partner with recruiters and hiring leaders, provide market intelligence, support talent attraction initiatives, and analyze sourcing outcomes to improve recruitment effectiveness.

Job details

Make a difference in a growing, innovative mental health organization and centre of excellence in people-centered care. Work alongside passionate colleagues who are committed to improving lives, advancing workforce excellence, and creating exceptional employee experiences. If you're looking for an opportunity to shape the future workforce of a leading Canadian mental health organization, you'll love it here. What you'll be doing: * Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies to build talent pipelines for critical, specialized, high-volume, hard-to-fill, and future workforce needs * Conduct talent mapping, labour market research, and competitor analysis to identify target talent pools and sourcing opportunities * Source and engage passive candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, professional associations, referrals, networking events, social media platforms, and industry-specific channels * Build, maintain, and nurture candidate pipelines and talent communities within applicant tracking systems and CRM platforms * Develop targeted sourcing campaigns tailored to specific occupational groups, workforce challenges, and recruitment priorities * Identify and leverage diverse sourcing channels that support Homewood Health's diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging objectives * Partner with Talent Acquisition Specialists and hiring leaders to develop recruitment strategies for complex and difficult-to-fill positions * Participate in recruitment intake discussions to understand hiring needs, workforce trends, and talent requirements * Present qualified candidate pipelines, sourcing insights, and labour market intelligence to recruitment partners and hiring managers * Conduct candidate outreach, engagement, and preliminary screening activities where appropriate * Provide market intelligence related to talent availability, compensation trends, workforce demographics, and competitor activity * Build relationships with educational institutions, professional associations, community organizations, and workforce development partners * Support talent attraction initiatives including career fairs, networking events, campus recruitment, and virtual recruitment campaigns * Track and analyze sourcing activity, pipeline metrics, and recruitment outcomes to continuously improve effectiveness and return on investment * Contribute to employer branding initiatives, recruitment technology enhancements, and workforce planning projects What we're looking for: * Post-secondary diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, Communications, Marketing, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience * 4-5 years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or sourcing, ideally supporting specialized, professional, clinical, or difficult-to-fill roles * Demonstrated expertise in passive candidate sourcing and talent pipeline development * Strong understanding of current labour market trends, workforce planning principles, and recruitment best practices * Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), CRM platforms, and talent intelligence tools * Skilled in talent mapping, market research, competitive intelligence, and candidate engagement strategies * Knowledge of diversity-focused sourcing practices and inclusive recruitment approaches * Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and leverage insights to inform sourcing strategies * Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills * Highly resourceful with a proactive, consultative, and customer-focused approach * Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing demands in a fast-paced environment * Knowledge of Canadian employment, human rights, and recruitment-related legislation * Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and reporting tools Why Work With Us Homewood Health is Canada's largest and leading service provider for medically focused, evidence-based treatment of mental health and addiction disorders. Our organizational culture is grounded in service excellence, integrity, collaboration, and innovation. Our people make a difference every day. As an equal opportunity employer, Homewood Health is committed to employment accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups, including women, racialized and Indigenous communities, persons with disabilities, and people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions. Join us at Homewood Health™ and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive, and more fulfilling lives. This posting is for an existing vacant position within the organization.

What you’ll do

Develop proactive sourcing strategies, research talent markets, and build candidate pipelines for specialized, high-volume, and hard-to-fill roles. Partner with recruiters and hiring leaders, provide market intelligence, support talent attraction initiatives, and analyze sourcing outcomes to improve recruitment effectiveness.

Requirements

Requires a post-secondary diploma or degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent education and experience, plus 4–5 years of recruitment, talent acquisition, or sourcing experience. Candidates should have expertise in passive sourcing, talent mapping, recruitment technology, inclusive recruitment, labor market trends, data analysis, and stakeholder communication.

Listed skills

• Data analysis · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Passive Candidate Sourcing
• Talent Pipeline Development
• Talent Mapping
• Labor Market Research
• Competitive Intelligence
• Candidate Engagement
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• CRM Platforms
• LinkedIn Recruiter
• Inclusive Recruitment
• Workforce Planning
• Data Analysis
• Stakeholder Management
• Recruitment Strategy
• Microsoft Office
• Communication
• Innovation
• Relationship Building
• Employer Branding
• Analytical Skills
• Marketing
• Customer Relationship Management
• Talent Management
• Research
• Customer Service
• Equities
• Talent Pipelining
• Competitive Analysis
• Market Intelligence
• Market Research
• Legislation
• Social Media
• Mental Health
• Reporting Tools
• Psychology
• Resourcefulness
• Workforce Development
• Disabilities
• Recruitment Software
• Talent Intelligence
• Talent Sourcing
• Talent Attraction
• Talent Acquisition
• Return On Investment
• Workforce Trends
• Recruitment Strategies
• Labor Economics
• Labor Market Trends

Job areas

• Human Resources
• Healthcare
• Data & Analytics
• Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist
• Procurement / Sourcing Specialist
• Buyers
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• Buyers and Purchasing Agents

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