Full-Time

Talent Acquisition Advisor

Enrolment Services, Human Resources

Deadline 5/21/26
McGill University

McGill University

11-50 employees

University entrepreneurship center and accelerator

Compensation Overview

CA$64.8k - CA$81k/yr

Montreal, QC, Canada

Hybrid

Hybrid role: up to 2 remote workdays per week, with on-site presence at the McGill campus in Montreal.

Category
People & HR (2)
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Required Skills
Workday HRIS
Social Media
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree 3 Years Related Experience
Responsibilities
  • Oversee and undertake end-to-end recruitment and selection process (job description, pre-screening, interviewing, testing, reference checking, and offer letter). Ensure delivery of best practices to support Enrolment Services Leadership and Unit Strategic Planning needs.
  • Identify the right sourcing channels and segments to source best-in-class talent & support Enrolment Services succession planning.
  • Utilize and maintain recruitment activities within Workday, ensuring data integrity, accurate tracking, and timely processing of staffing actions.
  • Promote and integrate equity, diversity, and inclusion principles in recruitment practices, ensuring fair and unbiased selection processes.
  • Partner closely with HR colleagues to share candidates, leverage new sourcing channels, share best practices, and provide support as required.
  • Report directly to the Human Resources Advisor, proactively addressing needs and issues and providing appropriate support during peak periods to meet casual hiring and other staffing requirements.
  • Use behavioral interviewing assessment techniques to validate top candidates’ skills, providing trusted expert advice to hiring managers throughout the assessment process.
  • Develop strong working relationships with internal clients to understand and identify current and future talent needs and advise on talent acquisition processes, activities, and outcomes.
  • Liaise with Total Compensation and HR teams regarding job evaluations, salary alignment, and position management.
  • Ensure adherence to all University’s staffing policies, procedures, and collective agreements.
  • Participate in process improvement activities related to talent acquisition such as social media presence, webpage design, use of online tools, and reducing recruitment cycle time.
  • Prepare and analyze a variety of statistics regarding staffing. Help develop appropriate tools for statistical analyses and benchmark best practices.
  • Complete a variety of electronic forms and documentation pertaining to human resources functions (e.g., staffing, compensation). Managing HR files and updating records involves creating a secure, organized system for tracking employee data from onboarding to termination. Effective management requires storing documents securely, complying with retention policies.
  • Manage and process replacement funding for employees on maternity or parental leave, ensuring accurate and timely administration.
  • Oversee and coordinate probationary/trial periods, including tracking timelines, reminding supervisors of key milestones, and supporting the completion of evaluations in accordance with University policies and collective agreements.
  • Take ownership of the onboarding process, ensuring its effective coordination and delivery.
  • Timely address issues and advise appropriate solutions to the supervisor to resolve staffing problems.
  • Perform other related adhocs as required.
Desired Qualifications
  • Fully bilingual (French and English).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated experience applying collective agreements and University policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze information, solve problems, and provide recommendations and solutions.
  • Proven ability to influence decisions in a professional and diplomatic manner.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to represent and support management and staff.
  • Maintains composure under pressure; ability to meet deadlines.
  • Flexible in approach and proven experience as a change agent.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Must be self-directed and able to work autonomously and as part of a team.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications.
  • Experience with Workday is an asset.
  • CHRP/CRHA certification is an asset.

The McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship helps people at McGill turn ideas into startups by providing education, mentorship, and practical startup frameworks. It runs programs that take ventures from ideation to fundraising, including the Lean Startup programs, Dobson Bootcamp and Cup, the X-1 Accelerator, and international fundraising tours, with tracks for Life Sciences, Sustainability, and women founders. The Centre draws on university resources and philanthropic support to offer funding readiness, mentorship networks, and access to experienced entrepreneurs and investors, all within a campus-based ecosystem. Its goal is to discover, educate, and cultivate world‑class entrepreneurs and to help them build purposeful companies that contribute to the local and global innovation ecosystem.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$1.6M

Headquarters

Montreal, Canada

Founded

1995

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • $1.2 billion annual revenue supports major economic contributions.
  • Deregulated programs generated $171.3 million in 2023-2024.
  • 12,602 employees fuel diverse research and educational advancements.

What critics are saying

  • International student cap slashes 30% premium tuition revenue now.
  • Quebec cuts force $45 million budget reduction, 250-500 jobs lost in 2025-26.
  • Federal funding shifts erode basic research grants within 12-24 months.

What makes McGill University unique

  • McGill operates 11 faculties across three world-renowned campuses.
  • Deep Saini leads as President, driving lobbying and innovation partnerships.
  • McGill emphasizes research jobs, libraries, and funding opportunities.

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