Job Description

JOB INFORMATION
Requisition ID: 11044
Number of Vacancies: 5
Department: Talent Management (20001209) - Talent Management (30000064)
Salary Information: $84,029.40 - $105,050.40
Pay Scale Group: 8SA
Employment Type: Regular
Weekly Hours: 35 Off Days: Saturday/Sunday Shift: Day
Posted On: March 19, 2025
Last Day to Apply: March 24, 2025
Reports to: Manager Talent AcquisitionThe Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), North America's third largest transit system and recognized as one of the top places to work in the GTA has introduced its new 2024-2028 TTC Corporate Plan - Moving Toronto, Connecting Communities which continues the TTC's legacy of delivering service to hundreds of millions of customers a year. The TTC's new vision and mission statements also help promote the many environmental, social equity and economic benefits that the TTC provides:Vision: Moving Toronto towards a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous future.Mission: To serve the needs of transit riders by providing a safe, reliable, efficient, and accessible mass public transit service through a seamless integrated network to create access to opportunity for everyone.The full Plan canCareer OpportunityJoin Our Team as a Talent Acquisition Specialist!Are you passionate about finding top talent and ensuring a fair, inclusive, and positive hiring experience? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment where your recruitment expertise in offering superior service to clients makes a real impact? If so, we want to hear from you!We are excited to announce the creation of 5 new full-time positions within our Talent Management Team. These roles offer a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative team dedicated to fostering talent and driving organizational success.What You Will DoAs a Talent Acquisition Specialist at the TTC, you'll be at the forefront of connecting exceptional candidates with exciting opportunities. You'll manage high-volume recruitment efforts from start to finish-while also ensuring that every candidate has a smooth, professional, and engaging experience. Your ability to stay organized and work well under pressure will be key to your success in this dynamic role.

• Manage high-volume recruitment campaigns - Review applications, assess qualifications, pre-screen, and shortlist top talent efficiently and effectively.
• Lead interviews and make impactful hiring decisions - Conduct panel interviews, evaluate and identify successful candidates.
• Own the candidate experience - Guide candidates through the entire recruitment process, ensuring clear communication, timely updates, and a positive experience at every stage.
• Handle recruitment documentation - Prepare and complete all necessary paperwork, ensuring smooth onboarding.
• Promote TTC career opportunities - Represent TTC at job fairs, outreach events, and through advertising initiatives to attract a diverse candidate pool.
• Contribute to Talent Management projects - Participate in various projects and initiatives that enhance recruitment strategies, improve processes, and support overall talent management goals.
• Ensure compliance and maintain accurate records - Keep all recruitment activities aligned with policies, procedures, and employment legislation.
• Champion diversity and inclusion - Foster a workplace free from discrimination and barriers, in line with TTC's commitments under the OHRC, AODA, and related policies.
• Stay organized under pressure - Manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines while delivering high-quality results.
• Participate in TTC Programs - You will be required to participate in the TTC's Customer Service Ambassador Program.

What Skills Do You Bring?

• Plan and organize activities / projects to meet section and organizational goals
• Create and deliver presentations in various formats
• Use office technology, software and applications
• Interview and assess job candidates
• Communicate in a variety of mediums
• Apply analytical skills

What Qualifications Do You Bring?

• Exceptional Client Relationship experience - You have demonstrated recruitment expertise in offering superior service to clients
• Proven high-volume recruitment experience - You're experienced in juggling multiple roles and filling positions quickly without sacrificing quality.
• Exceptional organizational skills - You're detail-oriented, efficient, and can keep processes running smoothly even during busy periods.
• Calm under pressure - You excel at managing competing priorities and tight timelines.
• Commitment to an excellent candidate experience - You understand the importance of communication, transparency, and professionalism throughout the hiring journey.
• Confident communication - Whether interviewing candidates or advising stakeholders, you communicate clearly and effectively.
• Tech-savvy approach - Comfortable using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), and HR technology.
• Strong assessment skills - You have a sharp eye for identifying talent and potential.
• Commitment to fairness - You integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion principles in every step of your recruitment process.

What You Need:

• A diploma or degree in Human Resources Management or a related field - or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Several years of recruitment and selection experience, specifically in high-volume hiring environments.
• Experience delivering a seamless, positive candidate experience.
• Previous HR experience in a unionized and/or public sector setting is an asset.
• Familiarity with SAP - Success Factors is a plus.

What We Offer

• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
• The Talent Management team operates in a hybrid work environment, combining the flexibility of remote work with in-office collaboration. Team members are typically expected to work from our 250 Bloor Street east office a minimum of two days per week. However, on occasion you will be required to participate in TTC events, or work from other TTC locations based on client demands. Our core business hours are 8 AM to 5 PM, ensuring alignment and accessibility across the team while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
• One of the great benefits of being a full-time TTC employee is becoming a member of TTC defined pension plan.
• A comprehensive package that covers health, dental, vision and more.
• Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues' well-being.

Our Commitment to EDIThe TTC is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, anti-racism and inclusion in the delivery of its services and in its workplaces. The TTC is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities it serves at all levels of the organization, and supports an inclusive environment where diverse employee and community perspectives and experiences bring value to the organization. The TTC encourages applications from all applicants, including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including but not limited to, Indigenous, Black and racialized groups, people with disabilities, women and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. The TTC values and supports an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Accommodations for applicants are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process, including for those who identify as having a disability. Please contact Talent Management at (416) 393-4570. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.The TTC's policy prohibits relatives of current TTC employees from being hired, assigned, transferred or promoted into positions, where there is a conflict of interest due to a relationship. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be required to disclose the name, relationship and position of any relative who is a current TTC employee.We thank all applicants for their interest but advise only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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