The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Looking for Talent Acquisition Specialist at North York, Ontario, Canada Full Time

Position Term: 1 Contract of up to One (1) year & 1 Contract of up to March 31, 2024

Division/Branch: Corporate Services Division / Human Resources and Organizational Development (HROD) Branch

Application Deadline: October 20, 2023

Level: 8

Hourly Rate: Min. $34.81 to Max. $40.96

Work Location: Head Office, Toronto, ON; Hybrid

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is responsible for regulating the alcohol, gaming, horse racing and private cannabis retail sectors in Ontario, in accordance with the principles of honesty and integrity, and in the public interest.

Are you a team-oriented individual with a passion for proactively finding and placing top talent? Do you enjoy building meaningful working relationships with internal stakeholders? Are you interested in supporting the development of a strong workplace culture, which is centered on the principles of innovation, trust, accountability, service excellence, and a digital-first mindset? If you answered yes to all these questions, then we want to hear from you!

The Corporate Services Division of the AGCO has an exciting opportunity within the Human Resources and Organizational Development branch for a Talent Acquisition Specialist. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Human Resources Operations, you will manage the full recruitment cycle process for various roles across the organization. You will also partner with business leaders to review staffing requirements and develop creative recruitment strategies to attract and hire top talents.

Why choose the AGCO?

• The opportunity to join modern regulator that is innovative, proactive and socially responsible
• An inclusive, respectful, collaborative and fun working environment
• Hybrid Work Environment
• Flexible Work Arrangement
• Abundant Training & Professional Development
• Competitive compensation package, including a defined benefit pension plan and a broad well-being program.

In this role, the successful candidate will:

• Manage and participate in the full recruitment cycle process from end to end, including active sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring.
• Act as a strategic partner to hiring managers establishing recruitment strategy and providing sound advice throughout the recruitment process.
• Create and edit compelling job ads for internal and external job boards.
• Create and update various assessments and interview packages.
• Administer and coordinate employment checks including but not limited to background checks and references.
• Manage candidate relationships throughout the recruitment process to ensure positive candidate experience.
• Lead and participate in various HR projects included but not limited to talent acquisition.

The Ideal Candidate Must Have:

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• CHRP/CHRL designation is an asset.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience managing high volume full cycle recruitment (both technical and non-technical roles).
• Experience working with applicant tracking systems, and other recruitment tools (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter).
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral), combined with the ability to influence and negotiate.
• Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Strong sense of urgency with demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines in a pace-faced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to develop and implement creative solutions.
• Sound knowledge of employment and related legislation (Human Rights Code, Employment Standards Act).
• The successful candidate must be eligible to work in Canada and will be subject to a criminal background check.

To apply to this vacancy please submit your application online at our Careers webpage located at www.agco.ca/careers by October 20, 2023.

The AGCO is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer.

The AGCO has the responsibility to lead by example in advancing racial equity and to build a diverse, inclusive, accessible and respectful workplace where every employee has a voice and the opportunity to fully contribute. To this effect, you are encouraged to reflect upon the diversity you would bring to the role within your application including, but not limited to, individuals identifying with one or more of the under-represented groups identified within Ontario’s Human Rights Code.

Disability related accommodation during the recruitment process is available upon request.

Apply Now