Director, Talent Acquisition

Are you passionate about helping people live their healthiest lives? Do you thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment where your contributions truly matter? If so, Medcan is the place for you!

About Us:

Founded in 1987, Medcan is a leader in transformational proactive and primary care dedicated to helping patients and team members live well, for life. We offer a comprehensive range of services including preventative health assessments, wellness programs, and specialized medical care.

Our core values of excellence, drive, respect and integrity guide everything we do. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, and we're proud to support over 1,500 businesses across Canada with our health and wellness solutions.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Hybrid Office Policy: Flexible work-from-home and office options.
• Coffee and Snacks: Keep your energy up with our delicious onsite offerings.
• Employee Perks: Access to wellness programs like fitness training and other discounted Medcan services and products.
• Benefits: Comprehensive health plans, retirement saving matches, educational reimbursement, and so much more!
• Engaging Work Environment: Join a team that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement.
• Recognition: We celebrate our employees' contributions through manager recognition and AwardCo prizes.
• Career Growth Opportunities: We believe in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

What You'll Do:

• Manage a team of Talent Acquisition Specialists responsible for filling all roles with top talent.
• Coach the team to develop effective sourcing strategies.
• Build and maintain a talent database (CRM) and continually develop strong pipelines of talent for critical and niche roles.
• Leverage leadership skills to drive a high-performing team, set clear KPIs, and actively track and review team performance based on KPIs and sourcing metrics.
• Act as an effective consultant to senior leaders in the business and HR to ensure Medcan hires the right talent for the right roles.
• Partners with key stakeholders in each business function, such as Product Managers, hiring managers, and functional heads, to build strategic recruitment plans and execute them.
• Lead the Hot Skills talent strategy for Medcan, participate in the committee, and deliver on TA plans for this program.
• Coach and lead the team to deliver on New Grad and Co-op hiring and play an active role in planning and executing the campus recruitment strategy for medical profession groups.
• Stay abreast of key technology and workforce trends in Canada and globally.
• Effectively manage external vendors and participate in the selection process.
• Collaborate with marketing to build an effective social media presence by sharing content and driving engagement through social channels.
• Manage recruitment for senior-level/Director+ roles as needed.
• Partner with peers to drive new and innovative recruitment initiatives for the business.
• Stay informed on best practice candidate sourcing and recruitment strategies, trends, and technology.
• Measure, track, and report on recruitment performance against defined metrics, including Hiring Manager and new hire satisfaction.
• Conduct regular meetings with TA Specialists to track progress, help remove roadblocks, and mentor. Set clear goals with each specialist and conduct performance reviews.

What You'll Need:

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources or a business-related discipline.
• A minimum of 10+ years of experience in recruitment with a focus on talent, workforce planning, and recruiting.
• Previous recruitment experience in medical staffing roles is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience leading a team of recruiters with a minimum of 4-5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience with global hiring and immigration processes is an asset.
• Experience with campus recruitment is an asset.
• Prior use of Workday is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in coaching, leadership, and mentoring.
• Strong people management, client engagement, and internal consulting skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong business acumen, reporting, and PowerPoint building skills are an asset.
• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong work ethic to meet challenging and changing deadlines.
• Ability to lead and manage special projects at a local and national level.
• Demonstrated business professionalism, respect for confidentiality, and appropriate handling of sensitive information.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and build strong client relationships with senior executives.
• Sound analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills with the ability to understand broad Human Resources issues and resolve conflict situations effectively.
• French bilingualism is an asset.

Critical Competencies:

• Superior written and verbal communication skills, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to simplify the complex and create clarity in ambiguous situations. Can distill and tailor communication to ensure understanding and resonance at all levels.
• Ability to articulate a compelling 'why', to help teams understand the bigger picture and purpose behind their work, fostering motivation and commitment.
• Ability to proactively identifies opportunities for change to ensure the organization remains competitive and adaptable.
• Ability to embrace a culture of continuous improvement, takes ownership to drive change, and demonstrates persistence.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations professionally to all levels of management.
• Attention to detail and a sense of urgency.
• Flexibility in adapting to change and participating in consultative decision-making processes.
• Ability to connect with diverse audiences and have cultural awareness.

Medcan has a strategic objective to grow substantially over the next five years. As a Director, Talent Acquisition, you will have exposure to all areas of the business and opportunities for growth. If you are looking to apply your enthusiasm to learn and entrepreneurial acumen, then Medcan is for you.

This full-time role reports to the Vice President, Human Resources. The work schedule is hybrid, with two days in the office per week.

Our Benefits:

Medcan's philosophy of Live Well, For Life applies not only to our clients but also to our valued staff members. We provide paid Wellness Days along with various programs to help our employees manage their mental and physical well-being. We offer special employee rates on fitness sessions, in-house specialty services, and complimentary membership to our clinic, among other benefits.

This position comes with an attractive total compensation package, including a competitive compensation model, a comprehensive benefits plan, RRSP matching, and genuine opportunities for growth. We offer hybrid/flexible work arrangements to help Medcanners balance their work and personal or family needs.

We also have employee perks to help our staff Live Well, For Life, including complimentary group fitness sessions and an on-site healthy lunch program provided by our own food and catering brand, Nourish. We also provide interactive webinars hosted by our in-house experts focused on Eat, Move, Think. Our enhanced benefits package is just one of the reasons why we continue to be one of Canada's Best Managed Companies!

Ready to Apply?

If you're ready to make a difference and be part of a company that truly cares about its people, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and let's inspire wellness together.

Diversity, Equity and Accessibility:

Medcan is dedicated to employment equity, diversity and inclusion. We strive to ensure all staff have a fair opportunity to participate and success at work. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise your Talent Acquisition Specialist if you require accommodation.