As a Recruitment Strategist, you are responsible for designing, deploying, and optimizing talent attraction and acquisition strategies to meet the organization’s current and future needs. You act as a strategic partner to managers and play a key role in developing talent pipelines, strengthening the employer brand, and continuously improving recruitment practices. More specifically, you will:
  • Define and implement talent attraction strategies aligned with business objectives and workforce planning ;
  • Identify critical roles and anticipate short-, medium-, and long-term talent needs ;
  • Propose innovative approaches to reach both passive and active candidates ;
  • Contribute to the positioning and promotion of the employer brand ;
  • Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with schools, universities, training centres, community organizations, and professional associations ;
  • Organize and participate in recruitment events (job fairs, conferences, career days, networking activities) ;
  • Manage relationships with external recruitment firms ;
  • Conduct proactive sourcing through various platforms (LinkedIn, databases, specialized networks, internal referrals, etc.) ;
  • Look beyond résumés to understand candidates’ ambitions, potential, and fit with organizational needs ;
  • Build and maintain qualified talent pipelines for key roles ;
  • Lead the full selection process and support managers in interviews and hiring decisions ;
  • Ensure a positive candidate experience at every stage of the process ;
  • Clarify and analyze recruitment needs with managers ;
  • Adjust recruitment strategies based on evolving organizational priorities ;
  • Track and analyze recruitment performance indicators (time-to-fill, quality of applicants, conversion rates, etc.) ;
  • Stay informed on market trends, talent availability, and hiring best practices ;
  • Optimize recruitment processes, tools, and practices ;
  • Participate in cross-functional HR projects ;
  • Ensure effective communication between managers and HRBP.
REQUIREMENTS
  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or a related field;
  • Relevant experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or an HR advisory role;
  • Significant experience in strategic recruitment or sourcing (an asset);
  • Strong proficiency in both French and English (spoken and written) to communicate with partners outside Québec.