Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values - Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.

Do you have a curiosity about understanding people, for identifying crucial work ethic, and for recognizing qualities that can drive industry-leading talent? We have an exciting opportunity available as a Talent Acquisition Manager! You will be responsible for leading and developing a team of Talent Acquisition Partners as well as engaging with our leaders, hiring managers, people function team and potential candidates in providing the highest level of recruitment services. As part of the broader People team, you will work closely with all relevant partners to ensure there is one voice with regard to recruiting and securing future talent.

What you'll do:

Deliver high quality support across all levels of positions and advance the Aviva Canada brand across all markets and professional communities

Partner with colleagues, leadership and hiring managers to facilitate full-cycle recruiting efforts for all roles, including identifying skills and knowledge requirement, sourcing candidates and facilitating the offer process.

Proactively source candidates, identify recruitment and talent needs, implement workforce planning strategies, and search assignments.

Develop an effective pipeline of external talent and actively maintains engagement of the pipeline

Proactively source and develop applicant pools including diverse segments through the use of personal networks, job websites and professional/college/community relationships and candidates

Recruit and source for a variety of professional positions, ensuring the best candidates are selected and both internal and external hires meet the qualifications and proficiencies required for the position

Use standard methodologies and selection strategies, marketing and social tools, career sites, programs and external vendors to attract candidates

Clearly identify capability and potential by conducting leader interviews

Craft outreach online campaigns designed to increase the candidate pipeline into Aviva's interview cycle

Work with hiring managers to ensure job requirements and expectations are clearly understood and candidates are assessed via the appropriate criteria

Build and maintain strong working relationships with leaders, vendors, community organizations, as well as People Team members to build partnerships that yield success, predictable results, and credibility.

Stay informed of trends, innovative recruiting techniques and standard methodologies in order to be an industry leader, and ensure we are hiring for the future

Analyze employment metrics and trends to proactively respond to recruiting and retention needs in the organization and drive future decisions

Ensure we are attracting a diverse slate of candidates

Use feedback to build a profound candidate experience

Review and analyze recruitment metrics

Manage recruitment volume and business needs

Evaluate and recommend recruitment methods to ensure efficiency in process

Manage external vendor relationships, including the relationship with Aviva's contingent workforce provider

Ensure all risks and controls within the Talent Acquisition Function are assessed and up to date

What you'll bring:

Demonstrated ability in corporate recruiting. Prior experience in recruiting for entry and professional level positions (5+ years)

Solid knowledge of provincial legislation governing employee recruitment, selection, and hiring

Demonstrable ability to recruit for a range of positions

Strong search skills including Boolean search

Demonstrable experience to recruit on a national, multi-location level

Ability to work in shared service/matrix model

Experience working with Application Tracking Systems

Education/experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree/university degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Extensive knowledge of the full recruiting lifecycle

Ability to meet targets, and be adaptable and flexible

Must have strong initiative and excellent judgment skills/abilities

Bilingualism in English and French would be considered an asset

What you'll get:

Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.

Outstanding Career Development opportunities.

We'll support your professional development education.

Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year

Employee driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity and inclusion

Corporate wellness programs to support our employees' physical and mental health

Hybrid flexible work model

Aviva Canada has an accommodation process in place to provide accommodations for employees with disabilities. If upon commencement of employment you require a specific accommodation because of a disability, please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged. This process applies throughout your career with Aviva Canada.

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