Job Description

Position

Lead, Talent Acquisition

Department

People & Culture

Classification

Level 7

Salary

Our salaries generally range from

$99,470 - $111,650

and are based on qualifications and experience

Languages

Bilingualism; English is required and French is required

Term

Permanent Full-time

Location

Hybrid (Ottawa)

Background

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) is the national voice of municipal governments, representing the interests of cities and communities with the federal government.


With over 2,000 members including Canada's largest cities, small urban and rural communities, and 20 provincial and territorial municipal associations, FCM represents over 90% of Canada's population. As the national voice of Canadian municipalities, FCM is an organization that strives to make the communities Canadians live in more prosperous, sustainable, and equitable.



FCM aspires to be an organization that is deeply respectful, collaborative, empowering and transparent in our work. As the national voice for Canada's local governments, FCM is committed to strengthening Canada by achieving results for Canadian communities and cities, and by sharing knowledge and experience on the world's stage, so that others may improve the quality of life in their communities. All leaders in the organization are expected to lead in a manner that embraces these values, the corporate culture and the passion for FCM's mission.

Major Purpose

Are you ready to lead a team in driving organizational success by attracting and hiring top-tier talent?

We are seeking a Lead, Talent Acquisition to oversee and lead our recruitment efforts and help us achieve business objectives by sourcing, screening, and hiring qualified candidates. This strategic and hands-on role requires a combination of leadership, recruiting expertise, and strong communication skills. If you are passionate about recruiting, mentoring teams, and building a high-performance culture, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with senior leadership and the People and Culture Business Partners to understand workforce needs, hiring objectives, and business strategies. As a People Leader, provide feedback and coaching to the recruitment team to achieve hiring goals and ensure a positive candidate experience. Design, implement, and optimize recruitment processes, policies, and best practices. Analyze recruitment metrics and make data-driven decisions to enhance processes. Manage full recruitment lifecycle for assigned hiring requisitions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding. Source passive candidates through creative methods like social media, networking, and outreach. Negotiate offers, manage offer rejections, and maintain candidate engagement. Ensure a seamless candidate experience from initial outreach to post-hire follow-up. Maintain recruitment workflows and ensure timely completion of recruitment processes. Track key recruitment metrics and provide insights to senior leadership. Focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout recruitment. Build and maintain a network of potential candidates through events, social media, and external partnerships. Develop a proactive talent pipeline strategy to meet future staffing needs. Serve as the main point of contact for hiring managers for assigned roles on recruitment strategies and staffing needs. Work with the People & Culture (P&C) team to support onboarding and integration of new hires.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field or a combination of education and experience. At least 5 years of experience in talent acquisition and recruitment, with 3+ years in a managerial or team lead role. Proven experience recruiting for technical, non-technical, and senior-level positions. Proficient in using recruitment tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, ATS) and CRM systems. Strong interviewing, communication, and interpersonal skills. In-depth knowledge of employment law, hiring compliance, and best practices.

Language Requirements

Bilingual in English and French is required.



The benefits to joining the FCM team include summer hours (Fridays off between July 1st and Labour Day); office facilities located in the ByWard Market, FCM's commitment to employee development and a competitive range of employee benefits and services. FCM encourages flexible work arrangements to support the wellbeing and productivity of employees.



The Federation of Canadian Municipalities is committed to fostering an organizational culture that embraces equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging, where individuals from diverse racial and ethnic identities, nationalities, social economic status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression and physical and mental abilities can thrive and be fully engaged at their best level.



FCM welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

The future of work at FCM includes a hybrid work model; therefore, this role will be a combination of virtual and on-site work. The successful candidate is required live in and be authorized to work in Canada. They are also required to be able to work from home/remotely, from within Canada.

For additional information on this posting, or for further information on FCM, access our website at www.fcm.ca. Visit the careers section of our website to apply. The deadline for applications is

October 13, 2025 or until filled

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, we will only contact those selected for an interview. All the applications will be kept on file for six months following the hiring.