Talent Acquisition Manager

Job Description

GHD is looking for a Talent Acquisition Manager to lead talent acquisition for Canada. You will provide strategic partnership across the TA network, champion transformation, and ensure we attract and retain top talent to support GHD’s long‑term goals.

Our hybrid model allows up to two days working from home each week while maintaining a collaborative in‑person environment. The role can be based in one of our Greater Toronto, Waterloo, Montreal, or Vancouver offices.

• Lead, coach, and grow a high‑performing Talent Acquisition team; build a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and results.
• Advise senior leaders and partner across functions and regions to deliver integrated, long‑term talent solutions that advance business outcomes.
• Enable hiring managers with enterprise training on interviewing, candidate assessment, inclusive hiring, and data‑driven decision making.
• Champion transformation and capability building initiatives across Canada and the broader region to accelerate TA performance and impact.
• Anticipate business needs and design solutions that navigate complexity and unlock opportunities.
• Optimize policies & processes to ensure compliance, scalability, and an exceptional candidate and stakeholder experience.
• Contribute to strategic planning by aligning TA priorities with organizational objectives and future possibilities.
• Use data‑driven insights to inform strategy, measure outcomes, and continuously enhance service to internal clients.
• Promote inclusive recruitment and support programs that advance diversity, equity, and inclusion across Canada.

• A strategic, action‑oriented mindset, comfortable moving fast on tough challenges.
• Deep business insight and the ability to tailor communication for diverse audiences.
• Skill in navigating organizational dynamics, building stakeholder influence and aligning plans to strategic goals.
• Proven ability to solve complexity with clarity and drive continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Experience leading teams through transformational change in talent acquisition at both country and regional levels.
• Track record of partnering with senior leaders and managing diverse stakeholder relationships.
• Strategic mindset with results aligned to business goals.
• Advanced ATS experience (Oracle Cloud Recruiter is a plus) and extensive Linked In Recruiter expertise.
• Demonstrated strategic sourcing and non‑traditional pipeline development.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

• Salary range: $149,825 – $194,825 (base salary determined by skills, experience, qualifications and location).
• Artificial intelligence (AI) may be used during the recruiting process to improve efficiency and fairness; all final hiring decisions are made by humans.
• GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.
• This position is for an existing vacancy.

Apply today and see what the power of commitment can do for your career.