Talent Acquisition Advisor (Temporary for approx. 9 months)
About the role
People, Place, Prosperity
Working within our Strategic Plan, Cambridge Connected, and committing to our values of Integrity, Respect, Inclusiveness and Service, the successful candidate will work together to help the City of Cambridge achieve our vision: A place for people to prosper – alive with opportunity.
Job Profile
The Talent Acquisition Advisor plays a pivotal role in supporting the organization’s talent acquisition strategy by ensuring a seamless recruitment process and exceptional candidate experience. This position collaborates with hiring managers and HR leadership to attract, engage, and secure top talent while maintaining alignment with organizational goals and compliance standards. This role operates in a dynamic environment, requiring a proactive and adaptable professional who can manage competing priorities effectively while maintaining a high level of service to stakeholders.
What you will be doing
- Partner with hiring managers to understand talent needs and develop recruitment strategies.
- Coordinate all aspects of the recruitment process, including posting roles, scheduling interviews, and facilitating candidate communications.
- Oversee the maintenance and optimization of applicant tracking systems to ensure data integrity and process efficiency.
- Conduct initial candidate screenings and provide recommendations to hiring managers.
- Facilitate pre-employment processes, including background checks and offer letter preparation.
- Ensure recruitment practices comply with legal and organizational standards while promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Monitor recruitment metrics and analytics, providing insights and recommendations for process improvements.
- Support onboarding processes to ensure a smooth transition from candidate to employee.
- Act as a key point of contact for candidates, fostering a positive employer brand throughout the hiring process.
- Stay informed of market trends, best practices, and innovations in recruitment and talent acquisition.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. CHRP designation is preferred.
Experience and Knowledge
- Three to four years of demonstrated experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, with a focus on coordination and process improvement.
- Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and HR technologies (SAP/SuccessFactors).
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organization.
- Exceptional organizational skills with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.
- In-depth knowledge of recruitment best practices, employment laws, and DEI principles.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to use data to drive decisions and improvements.
We will ask you for these items if you are hired
Valid G driver's license.
Worker Health and Safety Awareness Training certificate from the Ministry of Labour. (may be obtained post offer)
Proof of your current and valid certificate(s) and/or educational qualifications.
Your compensation
The annual salary range for this non-union position is $86,756 to $105,802 (Band Level 4).
Hours of work
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Some evenings and weekends may be required.
Advertisement expiration date
To apply, submit your candidate profile and application through cityONE careers by January 4, 2026.
Accommodation needs and protection of privacy
The City of Cambridge recognizes and appreciates diversity and inclusion enhances our public value commitment.
We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience and encourage all qualified people to apply, including and especially people from equity-deserving groups. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with honour and respect toward their individual dimensions of diversity.
We strive to remove barriers that may prevent qualified applicants from fully participating in the recruitment and selection process. Accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation is available throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Contact HRServices@Cambridge.ca to make your needs known in advance.
For more information on our Employment Equity, please read our full policy.
Personal information collected in relation to the recruitment process is collected under the authority outlined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and used solely to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Cambridge only.
About City of Cambridge Ontario
The City of Cambridge is one of the fastest growing areas in Canada. It is strategically located astride highway 401 in Southwestern Ontario, part of Canada’s Technology Triangle. In 2010, the population was over 130,000 people with a multicultural mix and a strong foundation of support services. Cambridge has a diverse economic base with leading industries in manufacturing, automotive, high technology, pharmaceutical, business and financial services and hospitality/retail. It’s about choice, options and value when you become part of the community.
You meet the nicest people in Cambridge. It’s a place that understands all about coming together. There is so much more to Cambridge than the beautiful lands created at the convergence of two rivers or its logistically perfect location in the heart of Ontario’s economic corridor. Cambridge is the coming together of people from diverse, close-knit and proud communities. The people of Cambridge ‘do the right thing’ by respecting history, family values, a sound work ethic, the arts, environment and advancement. A young city, Cambridge is a master of balancing the excitement and promise of the new with the historical significance and stability of the old. A place where coming together is just the start. Uniting together is what sets Cambridge apart. Undiscovered–Cambridge families and entrepreneurs get more for less, and sacrifice nothing.
See our Social Media Terms of Use: http://bit.ly/3GGn6rl
Talent Acquisition Advisor (Temporary for approx. 9 months)
About the role
People, Place, Prosperity
Working within our Strategic Plan, Cambridge Connected, and committing to our values of Integrity, Respect, Inclusiveness and Service, the successful candidate will work together to help the City of Cambridge achieve our vision: A place for people to prosper – alive with opportunity.
Job Profile
The Talent Acquisition Advisor plays a pivotal role in supporting the organization’s talent acquisition strategy by ensuring a seamless recruitment process and exceptional candidate experience. This position collaborates with hiring managers and HR leadership to attract, engage, and secure top talent while maintaining alignment with organizational goals and compliance standards. This role operates in a dynamic environment, requiring a proactive and adaptable professional who can manage competing priorities effectively while maintaining a high level of service to stakeholders.
What you will be doing
- Partner with hiring managers to understand talent needs and develop recruitment strategies.
- Coordinate all aspects of the recruitment process, including posting roles, scheduling interviews, and facilitating candidate communications.
- Oversee the maintenance and optimization of applicant tracking systems to ensure data integrity and process efficiency.
- Conduct initial candidate screenings and provide recommendations to hiring managers.
- Facilitate pre-employment processes, including background checks and offer letter preparation.
- Ensure recruitment practices comply with legal and organizational standards while promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Monitor recruitment metrics and analytics, providing insights and recommendations for process improvements.
- Support onboarding processes to ensure a smooth transition from candidate to employee.
- Act as a key point of contact for candidates, fostering a positive employer brand throughout the hiring process.
- Stay informed of market trends, best practices, and innovations in recruitment and talent acquisition.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. CHRP designation is preferred.
Experience and Knowledge
- Three to four years of demonstrated experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, with a focus on coordination and process improvement.
- Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and HR technologies (SAP/SuccessFactors).
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organization.
- Exceptional organizational skills with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.
- In-depth knowledge of recruitment best practices, employment laws, and DEI principles.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to use data to drive decisions and improvements.
We will ask you for these items if you are hired
Valid G driver's license.
Worker Health and Safety Awareness Training certificate from the Ministry of Labour. (may be obtained post offer)
Proof of your current and valid certificate(s) and/or educational qualifications.
Your compensation
The annual salary range for this non-union position is $86,756 to $105,802 (Band Level 4).
Hours of work
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Some evenings and weekends may be required.
Advertisement expiration date
To apply, submit your candidate profile and application through cityONE careers by January 4, 2026.
Accommodation needs and protection of privacy
The City of Cambridge recognizes and appreciates diversity and inclusion enhances our public value commitment.
We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience and encourage all qualified people to apply, including and especially people from equity-deserving groups. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with honour and respect toward their individual dimensions of diversity.
We strive to remove barriers that may prevent qualified applicants from fully participating in the recruitment and selection process. Accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation is available throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Contact HRServices@Cambridge.ca to make your needs known in advance.
For more information on our Employment Equity, please read our full policy.
Personal information collected in relation to the recruitment process is collected under the authority outlined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and used solely to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Cambridge only.
About City of Cambridge Ontario
The City of Cambridge is one of the fastest growing areas in Canada. It is strategically located astride highway 401 in Southwestern Ontario, part of Canada’s Technology Triangle. In 2010, the population was over 130,000 people with a multicultural mix and a strong foundation of support services. Cambridge has a diverse economic base with leading industries in manufacturing, automotive, high technology, pharmaceutical, business and financial services and hospitality/retail. It’s about choice, options and value when you become part of the community.
You meet the nicest people in Cambridge. It’s a place that understands all about coming together. There is so much more to Cambridge than the beautiful lands created at the convergence of two rivers or its logistically perfect location in the heart of Ontario’s economic corridor. Cambridge is the coming together of people from diverse, close-knit and proud communities. The people of Cambridge ‘do the right thing’ by respecting history, family values, a sound work ethic, the arts, environment and advancement. A young city, Cambridge is a master of balancing the excitement and promise of the new with the historical significance and stability of the old. A place where coming together is just the start. Uniting together is what sets Cambridge apart. Undiscovered–Cambridge families and entrepreneurs get more for less, and sacrifice nothing.
See our Social Media Terms of Use: http://bit.ly/3GGn6rl