Talent Acquisition Specialist

Position Overview

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support Calian’s corporate hiring needs by managing the full recruitment lifecycle. In this role, you will partner with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to source, assess and hire talent across the organization while delivering a positive candidate experience and timely, accurate recruitment support. 

Responsibilities

• Partner with HR Business Partners and hiring managers to confirm role requirements and create accurate job postings.
• Develop and execute recruitment plans, including posting and advertising strategies.
• Source and attract candidates through job boards, social media, referrals and professional networks.
• Review applications, conduct phone screenings and complete cultural fit interviews.
• Present qualified candidates to hiring managers with clear recommendations.
• Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and key stakeholders.
• Complete reference checks and initiate background checks.
• Maintain consistent candidate communication throughout the recruitment process.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for recurring and hard-to-fill positions.
• Maintain accurate records in the Applicant Tracking System and provide regular recruitment updates.
• Provide the Talent Acquisition Manager and HR Business Partners with updates on headcount requests and recruitment progress.
• Represent Calian at career fairs and events to support the employer brand.
• Contribute to onboarding practices and recruitment process improvements.

Qualifications

• A post-secondary education in a relevant field is preferred.
• 3+ years of demonstrated end to end recruiting cycle success.
• Knowledge of HR practices and applicable legislation
• Strong interviewing and negotiation skills with the ability to navigate difficult conversations with candidates or hiring managers.
• Ability to manage a high-volume workload of requisitions with accuracy and professionalism.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems and sourcing tools (IE: Success Factors, Avature and LinkedIn Recruiter).
• Superior oral and written communication skills.
• Bilingualism (English/French) will be considered a strong asset.
• A professional and positive presence with the discretion and tact required to represent Calian effectively.

Additional Requirements

• This position will be a hybrid role working out of our Kanata office from time to time with majority of the work being done remotely.
• Ability to resolve recruitment challenges by following established processes and escalating complex matters when required.
• Commitment to completing required training, reporting hazards and incidents, and contributing to a healthy and respectful work environment.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Canadian Government Security Clearance at the Reliability level.

Compensation

$70,000 to $73,000CAD annual salary.

Position Type

We have 1 full-time, permanent position available.

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist

Requisition Number: 2622

Date: October 28, 2026

Location 1: Ottawa, ON

Remote: Hybrid

Business Unit: Shared Services

Department: Talent Acquisition

Job Type: Full-time

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