Talent Acquisition Specialist– 15 Months Contract - Danone Canada

• Canada
• Hybrid
• Temporary Full-Time
• 18 months
• Posted: 16 Apr 2025

About the job

We are looking to fill the position of Talent Acquisition Specialist for a temporary 15 Month Contract role at Danone Canada.

Mission:

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will play a crucial role in our organization's growth by managing the full life cycle of recruiting. You will work closely with hiring managers across various functions to source, screen, and manage candidates for open positions. Your efforts will ensure that we attract, assess, select, and integrate top talent into our organization. Additionally, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving the processes and systems that support our talent acquisition strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Full Life Cycle Recruiting: Manage the entire recruitment process from sourcing to hiring, ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience.
2. Sourcing and Screening: Utilize various sourcing methods to identify and attract top talent. Screen candidates to assess their qualifications and fit for the organization.
3. Candidate Management: Maintain strong relationships with candidates throughout the recruitment process, providing timely updates and feedback.
4. Process Improvement: Develop, maintain, and improve recruitment processes and systems to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
5. Talent Acquisition Strategy: Contribute to the development and execution of innovative, competitive, and cost-effective talent acquisition strategies.
6. Internship and Co-op Programs: Manage the full recruitment cycle for internships and co-op programs, ensuring a robust pipeline of emerging talent.
7. Data Dashboard Management: Develop and maintain data dashboards to monitor and pilot TA performance. Use these dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs), analyze recruitment metrics, and generate insights to optimize the talent acquisition process.

About you

Qualifications and Competencies:

1. Education: Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Human Resources, or a related field.
2. Experience: Open to new graduates and candidates with up to 2 years of experience. Prior experience in recruitment is a plus.
3. Language Skills: Perfectly bilingual (French and English).
4. Skills: Excellent priority and time management skills, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to build productive relationships with hiring managers and candidates.

About Danone

• Named one of Canada’s Top 100 employers for the 4th year in a row! Certified B Corporation.
• Work Environment: a flexible hybrid model that lets employees work with their managers to design a work model that best suits their needs. Onsite workplace features (flexible and collaborative working spaces, fresh fruits, yogurts, and plant-based products), onsite gym and fitness classes.
• Work Atmosphere: casual dress code, concierge services available throughout the year, employee sports teams, social committee, departmental-led events.
• Benefits & Compensation: retention and performance bonuses at all levels. Core Health plan paid 100% with no waiting period.
• Vacation & Personal Time Off: Danone’s innovative and flexible vacation policy, lets you take as much paid time off as you need. Summer schedule and no-meeting Friday afternoons.
• Training & Skills Development encourages ongoing employee development through a variety of in-house and online training initiatives, mentoring and leadership development programs.
• Community Involvement: founding partner of Breakfast Club of Canada and has worked alongside the organization for 25 years, helping kids develop their potential by giving them regular access to a nutritious breakfast in a comfortable environment.

Job details

Dedicated to bringing health through food to as many people as possible, we are a leading global food & beverage company built on four businesses: Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters, Early Life Nutrition and Medical Nutrition.