Talent Acquisition Specialist
Job in
Toronto, Ontario, M5A, Canada
Listing for:
Kids Help Phone
Full Time, Part Time
position
Listed on 2026-03-14
Job specializations:
-
HR/Recruitment
Talent Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70200 - 75200 CAD Yearly
CAD
70200.00
75200.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job title
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Department
People & Culture
Reports to
Manager, Talent Acquisition
Salary range
$ 70,200 - $75,200
Job type
Full-Time, Permanent, Hybrid working 2-3 days per week, in office
Location
Toronto, Ontario
Posting period
Sunday March 23, 2026
The opportunity
Are you motivated by the chance to help ensure all young people in Canada can access mental health support and Feel Out Loud? Kids Help Phone (KHP) is Canada’s Unlock The Hope Youth Charity. We’re the first and Canada's only national 24/7, free, confidential, and multilingual e-mental health service for youth and a global leader in innovation for youth and their well-being.
Reporting to the Manager, Talent Acquisition, the successful candidate will be responsible for full cycle internal and external recruitment and selection of unionized and non-unionized staff. You will contribute to People & Culture department initiatives to support Kids Help Phone’s goals and objectives. You will work closely with the People & Culture team and key stakeholders and will role model Kids Help Phone’s values.
It’ll take courage, collaboration, innovation, resilience and trust. If you’re interested in transforming e-mental health solutions with KHP, you can explore this opportunity today!
The responsibilities
Create and post job openings, efficiently and effectively to fill vacant positions.Act as a first line of contact between candidates and hiring managers.Conduct screening and in-person interviews while maintaining thorough documentation of job and candidate status.Work closely with the Human Resources Business Partners to ensure regular follow-ups with managers to determine the effectiveness of the talent acquisition process.Conduct reference and background checks for potential employees as well as background checks for KHP Volunteers.Prepare offer letters for successful candidates.Create role specific interview guides for hiring managers.Research and attend Career Fairs as well as maintain relationships with multiple University Career CentresUtilize various internal/external recruiting channels to review and analyze resumes.Research, identify, build, and maintain a network of candidates through proactive sourcing and on-going relationship management, utilizing social media, community partnerships and internal employee referral programs.Ensure all recruitment administration is completed within the required timelines, including maintaining talent acquisition folders, tracking and metrics.Create tools and ideas to attract good candidates, promote employer branding on all platforms including without limitation, career site, Linked In page, social media, Indeed and Glassdoor.Build a pipeline of promising candidates and maintain regular contact for future positions.Build and maintain relationships with qualified candidates throughout their recruitment journey.Assist with onboarding as needed.The qualifications
Post secondary degree in related field preferred2-3 years’ experience in Full-Cycle Recruitment, managing a high volume of requisitions.Excellent knowledge of applicable employment legislation in Ontario and across Canada.Ability to source and develop market specific strategies to drive talent acquisition process and increase candidate funnel.Experience in Campus RecruitingAble to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently.Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Proactive by nature and possess a high sense of urgency.Strong organizational, planning, time management and analytical skills.Advanced Microsoft skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and HRIS system (knowledge of ADP is considered an asset).Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.French language skills are an asset.Don’t meet every qualification listed? Studies often report equity-deserving people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every requirement. KHP is dedicated to building a more diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align with every qualification, we welcome you to apply…
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