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Our Functional Services Teams (FSTs) include Corporate Development, Finance, HR, HSSE, IT, Legal, Marketing/Communications, Practice Services and Real Estate and Procurement. Bringing together individuals with different backgrounds, talents, and expertise, our FSTs are vital to making our Company stronger.  

Your Opportunity  

We're looking for a Talent Acquisition Leader to help us build an inspiring workplace. If you love recruitment and building strong client relationships, this role is for you. The Talent Acquisition Manager will report to the Director of Talent Acquisition and will lead a team of recruiters, fostering a high-performing team. You'll also lead recruitment planning and success measurement and develop talent strategies to meet specific hiring needs. At Stantec, we believe in the power of a hybrid work environment that balances in-person collaboration with the flexibility of remote work. As a people leader, you will be expected to be in the office, on average three days a week. This model fosters collaboration, mentorship, and professional development while allowing for personal flexibility. 

Do you excel in a fast-paced, collaborative environment? Are you a data-driven recruiter who enjoys creating unique strategies for volume and complex hiring? We want you!  

Your Key Responsibilities   Leads a team of Business Operating Unit (BOU) specific Talent Acquisition Consultants (TACs).  Partners with Human Resources Business Partners (HRBPs) and business leaders to develop insights into clients' talent needs to support ongoing and future BOU-specific business strategies. Develops a trusted advisor relationship with our clients, measured by Hiring Manager Satisfaction Survey results, and mid-year/year-end formal feedback mechanisms.  Works, in partnership with HRBPs, to conduct talent business reviews (to identify gaps/external market talent requirements), closely aligning our Talent Acquisition (TA) activities with BOU business strategies. Serves as an internal subject matter expert who proposes creative, viable talent solutions to BOU Leadership and ensures that critical success issues are addressed on a proactive basis.   Articulates and formally presents talent planning/market intelligence roadmaps to clients, demonstrating how these align with human capital management trends and their overarching BOU business objectives.   Manages day-to-day BOU recruiting activities, effectively managing any TA-related roadblocks and escalation(s) within assigned BOU's to resolution.  Consistently delivers required TA results; sets and achieves realistic yet stretch goals; consistently complies with quality service, productivity standards, and meets deadlines; focused on the company's talent goals.  Leads various ad hoc TA projects that enable our people to optimize work efforts, improve delivery consistency, and continue to drive team engagement within an inspired one team culture.  Creates opportunities for cross-pollination of knowledge transfer and working as 'one team.'  Collaborates with TA Technology & Program Manager to optimize all Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and talent acquisition tools, systems, and resources.  Plans and executes proactive talent pipelining, market research, competitor intelligence and strategic sourcing activities including leveraging Stantec’s Sourcing and Research team.  Develops & drives outreach strategies to establish talent pipelines/talent pools.  Provides regular status updates to key stakeholders and addresses any issues that could potentially jeopardize agreed upon recruitment Service Level Partnerships.  Maintains operational effectiveness & compliance by guiding TACs regarding relevant changes to employment policies, practices, and procedures.   Your Capabilities and Credentials  Achievement Oriented: Sets and pursues ambitious goals with a focus on delivering high-quality results. Demonstrates a strong drive for success and a commitment to excellence.  Accountability (of self and others): Demonstrates a strong sense of responsibility and ownership for personal and team performance. Holds self and team members accountable for achieving goals and meeting deadlines.  Inspiring Others: Proven track record of effectively communicating with and influencing at all levels. Exhibits the ability to motivate and inspire team members to achieve their best. Creates a positive and engaging work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.  Leading Change: Proven experience in leading and managing change initiatives. Adapts to evolving business needs and drives continuous improvement within the talent acquisition function.  Client Success: Cultivates and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Acts as a trusted advisor and partner to business leaders and HRBPs.  Decision Making: Demonstrates strong decision-making skills, using data and insights to make informed choices. Balances short-term needs with long-term goals and considers the impact of decisions on the team and organization.  Relationship Management: Cultivates and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Effectively communicates and collaborates with team members, clients, and partners to achieve common goals.    Education and Experience   Bachelor's Degree or equivalent Human Resources, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field preferred. Minimum of ten years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. At least three years of experience managing others preferred.  High level of proficiency in the following software: Taleo and/or Oracle Recruiting Cloud (ORC), Loxo or other CRM platforms.  Experience working within the architecture, engineering, construction industry, or professional services environment strongly preferred.  Designations such as RPR, PHR, CHRP, AIRS, or LinkedIn Certified Professional Recruiter are an asset.  

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Other duties, obligations, and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. 

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. 

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