Specialist, Talent Acquisition & Recognition
Top Benefits
About the role
Position Type:
Regular Full Time (RFT)
Closing Date:
May 8, 2026
Salary/Wage Range:
$83,718.00 - $104,649.00
Working for the City of Burlington
A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you'll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow.
We don't just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include: flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership.
Type of Vacancy
Existing Vacancy
Hours of Work
35 hours per week
Department
Human Resources
Location
This position is eligible for a hybrid work model. When attending an event or meeting in person, your primary office location will be based out of 390 Brant Street, Burlington, Ontario. Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands. Effective September 2027, this role will be required to be on site 50% of the time each month.
Position Overview
The Specialist, Talent Acquisition & Recognition plays a key role within the Human Resources team, leading the full-cycle recruitment process for both unionized and non-unionized positions. This role is responsible for delivering a seamless and positive candidate experience, from initial contact through onboarding, while partnering closely with internal stakeholders to meet organizational hiring needs.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the Specialist, Talent Acquisition & Recognition will include:
- Collaborating with multiple stakeholders to provide service excellence
- Being first point of contact for candidates and creating a positive interviewing and onboarding experience
- Identifying the selection criteria and competencies, conducting interviews (in-person & virtually) and reference checks, extending offers of employment and negotiating total compensation
- Managing the online applicant tracking system, including troubleshooting and updating process documentation
- Managing the corporate internship program including developing relationships with Universities and Colleges
- Developing and implementing the City’s recruitment and attraction strategy
- Assisting with coordinating employee recognition programs
Requirements
You will have three (3) years of hands-on, high volume recruitment experience coupled with a University Degree in Human Resources Management (or another Degree with a post Graduate Human Resources certificate). A CHRP/CHRL designation is considered an asset. Additionally, you must have strong behavioural interviewing skills, knowledge of applicable employment legislation, collective agreements, and a proven ability to manage several competing priorities. A self starter who is committed to excellent customer service and who has demonstrated the ability to collaborate and build effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders at all levels is essential.
You thrive in a fast paced and collaborative environment. A continuous improvement mindset is a must.
Accommodations
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at: hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.
Note to Applicants:
We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.
About City of Burlington, Ontario
As you look through our current job openings, remember: the grass is greener at the City of Burlington. With approximately 890 full-time and 600 part-time employees, we focus on teamwork, collaboration and investing in our co-workers. It’s no wonder our employee turnover rate is less than 7 per cent (that’s good). The City of Burlington is an award winning city, filled with award winning staff. In fact, we put the “greater” in the GTA.
As public servants, our job is to provide excellent public service and good value for taxes. Our staff know this and are proud of the work they do, because as Canada’s best mid-sized city, we’re second to none. Our staff are dedicated, caring, professional and award winning. We have excellent benefits and pension as well as flexible work arrangements such as work from home, job sharing/rotations and a compressed work week. If you want to join a forward-thinking organization, apply today. Come for the job, stay for the career. We’ve got it all.
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Specialist, Talent Acquisition & Recognition
Top Benefits
About the role
Position Type:
Regular Full Time (RFT)
Closing Date:
May 8, 2026
Salary/Wage Range:
$83,718.00 - $104,649.00
Working for the City of Burlington
A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you'll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow.
We don't just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include: flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership.
Type of Vacancy
Existing Vacancy
Hours of Work
35 hours per week
Department
Human Resources
Location
This position is eligible for a hybrid work model. When attending an event or meeting in person, your primary office location will be based out of 390 Brant Street, Burlington, Ontario. Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands. Effective September 2027, this role will be required to be on site 50% of the time each month.
Position Overview
The Specialist, Talent Acquisition & Recognition plays a key role within the Human Resources team, leading the full-cycle recruitment process for both unionized and non-unionized positions. This role is responsible for delivering a seamless and positive candidate experience, from initial contact through onboarding, while partnering closely with internal stakeholders to meet organizational hiring needs.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the Specialist, Talent Acquisition & Recognition will include:
- Collaborating with multiple stakeholders to provide service excellence
- Being first point of contact for candidates and creating a positive interviewing and onboarding experience
- Identifying the selection criteria and competencies, conducting interviews (in-person & virtually) and reference checks, extending offers of employment and negotiating total compensation
- Managing the online applicant tracking system, including troubleshooting and updating process documentation
- Managing the corporate internship program including developing relationships with Universities and Colleges
- Developing and implementing the City’s recruitment and attraction strategy
- Assisting with coordinating employee recognition programs
Requirements
You will have three (3) years of hands-on, high volume recruitment experience coupled with a University Degree in Human Resources Management (or another Degree with a post Graduate Human Resources certificate). A CHRP/CHRL designation is considered an asset. Additionally, you must have strong behavioural interviewing skills, knowledge of applicable employment legislation, collective agreements, and a proven ability to manage several competing priorities. A self starter who is committed to excellent customer service and who has demonstrated the ability to collaborate and build effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders at all levels is essential.
You thrive in a fast paced and collaborative environment. A continuous improvement mindset is a must.
Accommodations
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at: hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.
Note to Applicants:
We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.
About City of Burlington, Ontario
As you look through our current job openings, remember: the grass is greener at the City of Burlington. With approximately 890 full-time and 600 part-time employees, we focus on teamwork, collaboration and investing in our co-workers. It’s no wonder our employee turnover rate is less than 7 per cent (that’s good). The City of Burlington is an award winning city, filled with award winning staff. In fact, we put the “greater” in the GTA.
As public servants, our job is to provide excellent public service and good value for taxes. Our staff know this and are proud of the work they do, because as Canada’s best mid-sized city, we’re second to none. Our staff are dedicated, caring, professional and award winning. We have excellent benefits and pension as well as flexible work arrangements such as work from home, job sharing/rotations and a compressed work week. If you want to join a forward-thinking organization, apply today. Come for the job, stay for the career. We’ve got it all.