Talent Acquisition Specialist

Position Overview

Calian is looking for two talented Talent Acquisition Specialists to join our collaborative TA team. You will manage full-cycle recruiting for corporate roles across Canada, partnering with hiring managers and HRBPs to attract and hire top talent while ensuring a smooth, positive candidate experience.

One role is permanent full-time, and the other is a 12-month contract with benefits. Our team currently has 4 TAs and 2 senior specialists, working closely together to deliver results and continuously improve our processes. This is a busy, high-impact team where your skills and initiative will be valued.

We are seeking candidates who are independent, resourceful, and action-oriented, ready to contribute to a strong, results-driven team.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for corporate roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and presenting candidates.
• Partner with hiring managers and HRBPs to confirm role requirements and create accurate job postings.
• Coordinate interviews, reference checks, and background checks while ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines for recurring or hard-to-fill roles.
• Represent Calian at career fairs, virtual events, and through social media to promote our employer brand.
• Collaborate closely with the TA team, sharing strengths, supporting each other, and delivering results efficiently.
• Contribute ideas to improve processes and make recruiting smarter and faster.
• Step in to support team initiatives and provide coverage as needed, helping the team maintain momentum.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Talent Acquisition Specialist or corporate recruiter (experience hiring only from a manager perspective is not sufficient).
• Post-secondary education preferred.
• Strong interviewing, assessment, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with ATS and recruitment tools, including social media sourcing.
• Independent, resourceful, and collaborative, with a professional and positive presence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Compensation

$70,000 – $73,000

Vacancy

• We have 2 available positions:
  • 1 Permanent Full-Time
  • 1 12-Month Contract (with benefits)

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist
Requisition Number: 2257
Date: February 18, 2026
Location 1: Ottawa, ON
Remote: Yes
Business Unit: Corporate
Department: Human Resources
Job Type: Full-time
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