Jobs at Starbucks in Canada

Sr Talent Sourcer – 12 Month Contract (Hybrid Toronto / Vancouver)

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From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition but also brought a feeling of connection.

At Starbucks, we believe talent is the foundation of our success. Join us as a Senior Talent Sourcer to play a key role in building and optimizing talent pipelines that fuel hiring, accelerate talent management, and drive long-term workforce strategy. In this strategic position, you’ll help Starbucks Canada deliver on its mission to inspire and nurture the human spirit—one person, one cup, and one community at a time.

As a Sr Talent Sourcer, You Will

Focus on developing forward-thinking sourcing strategies that proactively identify, engage, and maintain relationships with high-potential candidates. Your efforts will ensure Starbucks is positioned to meet hiring demands efficiently while creating pathways for long-term talent management and development.

Key Responsibilities

1. Build Robust Talent Pipelines: Develop and maintain scalable talent pools for current and future hiring needs, ensuring seamless access to qualified candidates for leadership and niche roles.
2. Accelerate Hiring Processes: Optimize sourcing workflows to reduce time-to-fill while maintaining a high standard of candidate quality and experience.
3. Support Talent Management: Partner with HR and business leaders to align talent sourcing with workforce planning and succession needs.
4. Champion DEI: Ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion are embedded in all sourcing practices, building pipelines that reflect the diverse communities we serve.
5. Market Insights & Trends: Stay ahead of talent market trends, providing data-driven insights to inform hiring forecasts, talent strategies, and workforce planning.
6. Leverage Tools & Tech: Use AI platforms, CRM systems, and other technologies to automate sourcing, improve engagement, and track pipeline metrics.
7. Collaborate Strategically: Work closely with VPs, HR partners, and hiring managers to forecast talent needs and develop innovative sourcing strategies.

What Success Looks Like

1. A steady, optimized pipeline of qualified candidates ready to meet hiring demands across key roles, minimizing hiring delays.
2. Increased hiring efficiency through reduced time-to-fill and enhanced candidate experience.
3. A diverse and inclusive talent pool that supports Starbucks’ long-term workforce goals and cultural values.
4. Proactive alignment of sourcing strategies with headcount planning, succession goals, and business growth.

We’d Love To Hear From People With

1. Proven Expertise: 5+ years in talent acquisition with 3+ years of senior-level recruitment experience, including building and maintaining talent pipelines.
2. Pipeline Builder: Experience in designing scalable talent strategies to fuel hiring for leadership and hard-to-fill roles.
3. Strategic Advisor: Ability to partner with senior leaders to forecast talent needs and shape proactive sourcing strategies.
4. DEI Advocate: Demonstrated success in building inclusive talent pools and championing equitable hiring practices.
5. Data-Driven Mindset: Proficient in leveraging analytics, market trends, and recruitment technology to inform strategies and measure outcomes.
6. Team Player & Mentor: Skilled in mentoring team members, sharing expertise, and fostering collaboration across teams.
7. Agility: Success in fast-paced environments requiring adaptability, prioritization, and problem-solving.

From free coffee to competitive pay, Starbucks is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time partners. Benefits include tuition reimbursement, health coverage with a variety of plans to choose from, and stock & savings programs like our Future Savings plan and Bean Stock. What’s more, Starbucks offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for paid time off. Visit starbucksbenefits.ca for details.

If you live in the greater Toronto or Vancouver area, we offer a flexible workplace that allows for hybrid work. Partners can work remotely up to two days per week.

Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!

At Starbucks, one of our values is to create a culture of warmth and belonging, where we treat each other with dignity and care in a diverse and welcoming workplace. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving our customers from diverse communities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, or language and any other factor protected by applicable law.

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