Job Description

About Equiton:

Founded in 2015, Equiton is a recognized leader in private equity investments. We believe all Canadians should be able to responsibly build their wealth through high quality real estate investments. Our exponential growth is a direct outcome of our leadership team understanding how the industry works and how to create long-term wealth through real estate investing. We have discovered that finding the right opportunities involves time, experience, and discipline. Our strategy is always forward-looking, anticipating trends and adapting our selection to strengthen our market position, capitalizing on value creation opportunities, and building the most robust portfolio possible for our investors. We attract diverse, exceptionally talented people and create an atmosphere that rewards initiative, independent thinking, and integrity.

Our Culture:

At Equiton, our culture is the cornerstone of our success. We prioritize our people, recognizing their contributions by fostering an environment where initiative, integrity, and innovation thrive. With a commitment to employee well-being, continuous learning, and community engagement, we cultivate a dynamic workplace that empowers individuals to realize their full potential while driving our collective growth towards shared aspirations.

About the Position:

The Director, Talent Acquisition will report to the VP, People and Culture and will play a pivotal role supporting the company's growth and enhancing its brand by designing and implementing innovative recruitment strategies while also directly managing day-day talent acquisition efforts. This role requires collaboration with the leadership team and hiring managers to drive recruitment efforts and ensure our talent pipeline at all levels supports the company's long-term goals across Partners, Capital and Equiton Living entities.

Key Functions and Responsibilities:

Develop and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with the company's overall business objectives. Create and implement innovative and effective sourcing and recruitment strategies for all levels of positions. Analyze industry trends and workforce data to stay ahead of emerging talent acquisition trends and ensure the organization's competitive edge. Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring a seamless and positive experience for all candidates. Actively participate in sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring decisions for positions at all levels, which includes proactively pipelining and targeting niche candidate pools using a variety of tools, technology, and networks. Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and ensure the hiring approach is aligned with company's goals. Responsible to educate and train all hiring managers on the skills necessary to effectively interview, select and onboard candidates. Continuously evaluate and optimize recruitment processes, ensuring the experience for candidates and hiring teams is seamless and effective. Implement and track recruitment metrics and KPIs to measure effectiveness and identify areas for improvement. Champion and promote Equiton's brand in the market as a top employer through various channels attracting top-tier candidates. Manage full cycle recruitment process from posting, sourcing, interviewing, job offer and reference checks and onboarding, ensuring a timely completion and communication to all relevant parties. Prime liaison with recruitment agencies - responsible for contract negotiation, record-keeping, and management of preferred vendor list. Prime on Dayforce Applicant Tracking System, LinkedIn Recruiter, and Predictive Index Hire module.

Qualifications:

10+ years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition working in a high growth, entrepreneurial environment Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; additional HR certification is an asset Experience in investment, financial services, and/ or real estate property management is preferred Proven success in developing and executing strategic recruitment plans for all levels of positions Deep knowledge of recruitment technologies, tools, and platforms (Ceridian Dayforce, LinkedIn Recruiter, etc.) Experienced in leveraging assessments as part of the selection process- Predictive Index understanding is preferred Excellent communication, negotiation, interpersonal skills with the ability to build credible relationships internally and externally Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment Analytical, data-driven mindset with the ability to assess talent needs and introduce new ideas to enhance recruit recruitment processes.

Predictive Index:

As part of the hiring process at Equiton, we ask that candidates complete two assessments. Please set aside 5-10 uninterrupted minutes for completion of the Predictive Index Behavioral Assessment, although you have unlimited time to complete the assessment once it is started. This assessment does not measure intelligence, education, or experience. It simply measures work and communication needs. Please click here to complete.

Once you have completed the Behavioral Assessment you will receive an email with instructions to complete a second assessment, The Predictive Index Cognitive Assessment. The email will be coming from the address noreply@mailer.predictiveindex.com and may be redirected to your junk mailbox. This is a timed assessment that includes verbal, numerical, and abstract reasoning questions. Please set aside 12 uninterrupted minutes for completion. The assessment does not measure intelligence, education, or experience. It simply measures a person's capacity to learn, adapt, and grasp new concepts.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

In addition to being dedicated to building a workforce that leverages diverse talent, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible experience where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We are an equal opportunity employer that values a culture that reflects and celebrates diversity of thought, background, and experience. If you require accommodation for any part of the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms, etc.), please let us know, so that we will work with you to meet your needs. We thank you for applying, however, only those selected to continue will be contacted.

This position is based out of our Burlington office and is an onsite role

Our Core Values:

Integrity

Rigorous adherence to a set of moral and ethical standards focused on respect, honesty, and fairness.

Accountability

Individual responsibility for delivering on our commitments and being accountable for our decisions, actions, and results.

Expertise

Offering the highest level of professional expertise, quality service and knowledgeable insights.

Customer Focused

We recognize our customers are the reason for our success and know by putting their needs first, we foster trusting, long-term relationships.

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Focusing on a growth mindset, continuous improvement, embracing change, and recognizing goals are achieved through dedication and hard work.

Please note that at present, legal eligibility to work in Canada is a prerequisite for this role.