Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talan is an international group (10 countries, 6,000 employees) of Professional Services and IT Consulting, committed for 20 years to Innovation and Digital Transformation of its clients.

Talan Canada (founded in 1997) has more than 110 consultants who work in an agile and pragmatic way with large companies (Finance, Insurance, Telecommunications, Services, Distribution, Public Sector) by combining consulting services / technological expertise / capacity to deliver and deploy projects.

The group is also experiencing a strong dynamic in North America with nearly 600 employees, following in particular the recent merger with several Montreal companies (Projexia, Insum, Createch).

We do everything possible to ensure that our employees can grow and develop at Talan. As a result, we have received the "Great Place to Work Canada" certification, which rewards companies that are good places to work.

Talan Canada is growing and looking to strengthen its teams with Talent Acquisition Specialists for the Montréal office, able to work with clients in several industries.

The ideal candidate must learn quickly and enjoy working independently or in a team. He must also be comfortable in all aspects of software delivery on small and large projects, including test and build automation.

Candidates must reside in Montréal or be open to relocate for this job opportunity.

Hybrid working schedule.

You will be playing a major role in the recruiting process and managing our clients' requests, you will also be responsible for ensuring that each candidate meets our clients' expectations, while respecting Talan's high-quality standards, and that each candidate can take their place and grow, the Talan spirit being one of the keys to our success.

The main missions are :

• Work closely with our Account Managers to define priorities and adopt the best practices and business strategies to meet various demands of our clients.
• Prioritize passive sourcing and use our tools and Search Engine Optimization Platforms to engage potential candidates. (Salesforce, SmartRecruiters, LinkedIn Recruiter, social networks, etc.)
• Create and publish ads on job boards and social networks as well as track the candidate flow.
• Carry out a correct evaluation of the candidates, and if necessary, coordinate a technical evaluation by our Subject Matter Experts.
• Act as the main point of contact between the candidate and Talan resulting on several opportunities for qualified candidates.
• Adhere to the recruitment process, which may include Talan Admin tasks and candidate’s preparation for client interviews.
• Partner with Account Managers: Ensure candidacies have qualification of requests, Talan Resume creation and submittals.
• Monitor indicators: Quality and Reactivity to respect with commitments on each client.
• Follow and keep processes, implementations, best practices compliance and policies.
• Ensure regular follow-ups with qualified candidates.
• Making important contributions during Team meetings.
• Participate in job fairs and exhibitions to directly contact potential candidates and raise awareness of Talan
• Get involved in international recruitment and understand different Immigration routes that Talan offers.
• You will report directly to the Director of Talent Acquisition.

• You will be supported in achieving your goals by a close-knit management team with the desire to help you grow.

We offer you the opportunity to:

• Take on new challenges by evolving in stimulating digital and multi-technology environments
• Be part of a team of passionate people, where sharing, mutual aid and good humor reign
• Benefit from the support of experts and local managers, for a career management adapted to your expectations
• Participate in festive gatherings organized on a regular basis (After Work, 5 to 7, events, parties, etc...)

To apply, you must have:

• Successful experience in Resource Acquisition or Customer Relationship Management or Business Development
• Motivation to evolve in a challenging and varied environment, with the ability to handle multiple sourcing needs, and sometimes urgent requests
• Be open, agile and professional to receive constructive feedback to improve skills and behaviors that align with Talan's business strategy.
• Creativity to devise and deploy targeted strategies to identify and contact potential candidates
• Autonomous, adaptable, and proactive
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Bilingual French-English

Knowledge of the IT industry is an asset.

Joining Talan also means:

• Joining a group where Innovation is at the heart of our development, thanks in particular to our investments and partnerships around the most impactful technologies for our customers such as Big Data, the Internet of Things, Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence, Cloud solutions, ...

• To join dynamic teams, where the role of the employee is at the center of attention, with the will to create spaces allowing each one to blossom, whether it is in his professional career or through social and environmental commitments.

• Have the opportunity to access the group's various knowledge communities, share expertise, contribute to development, and innovate, all with a strong team spirit and entrepreneurship

• Benefit from competitive advantages on the market!

Talan is a great playground, it's up to you!

We believe that only a humanistic practice of technology will make the new digital age an era of progress for all. Let's engage together! Talan is convinced of the power of collective intelligence, which consists of combining the richness and diversity of profiles, experiences, and technological and sector expertise. That is why we promote an equal access employment and encourage all individuals, women, ethnic and visible minorities, aboriginals, and people with disabilities to submit their application.