Posted 9 days ago
Talent Acquisition Advisor (12 Month Contract)
@ The Canada Life Assurance Company
Montréal, QC · Winnipeg, MB · London, ON · Toronto, ON
Overview
The Canada Life Assurance Company is hiring a Talent Acquisition Advisor on a 12-month temporary full-time contract. The role manages a high-volume, full-cycle recruitment portfolio, proactively sources passive candidates, and advises hiring leaders. The base salary is $59,800 to $99,700 annually, and the position is hybrid with flexible head office locations in Toronto, London, Winnipeg or Montreal.
Pay:
$59,800–$99,700 a year
Responsibilities:
- Manage a high-volume, full-cycle recruitment portfolio
- Proactively source passive candidates via LinkedIn Recruiter and other channels
- Build and maintain talent pipelines
- Conduct candidate interviews and assessments
- Advise hiring leaders on recruitment and selection
Requirements summary:
- 4+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience
- Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems
- Post-secondary education in HR or Business Administration
- Strong interviewing and stakeholder partnership skills
- Bilingualism is an asset, required for Quebec
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · successfactors
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-28
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-31
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Human resources |
| Experience | 4+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English, French |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Human Resources, Business Administration |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Retirement plan, Tuition support, Stock or equity, Employee discount, Wellness |
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The Canada Life Assurance Company
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Full company description
At Canada Life, we’re focused on improving the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Whether handling policy claims, help growing and protecting clients’ retirement and investment savings, providing workplace mental health support for all employers or helping build stronger communities by investing in community projects, we are committed to putting the customer first in all that we do. That trust is built on the dedication, skill and energy of our employees and advisors and their commitment to our customers and to our communities. Canada Life is a subsidiary of Great-West Lifeco Inc. and is a member of the Power Corporation group of companies.
- LinkedIn followers
- 172,212
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 13,543
- Reported office locations
- 330 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1R8, CA
- 60 Osborne St N, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 1V3, CA
- Business categories
- Wealth Management
- Podcast
- Finance
- Digital Entertainment
- Mobile Apps
- Banking
- Audiobooks
- Life Insurance
- Books
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- Retirement
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- Other recorded names
- The Canada Life Assurance Company
- Canada Life
- Specialties
- Insurance and Wealth Management
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
At Canada Life, we’re focused on improving the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Whether handling policy claims, help growing and protecting clients’ retirement and investment savings, providing workplace mental health support for all employers or helping build stronger communities by investing in community projects, we are committed to putting the customer first in all that we do. That trust…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Insurance |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | Insurance and Wealth Management |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 103 |
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Temporary Full Time
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Make an Impact Where Talent Meets Purpose
As a Talent Acquisition Advisor, you’ll manage a high-volume portfolio and work closely with hiring leaders to attract, engage and hire great talent. From developing recruitment strategies and proactively sourcing passive candidates to guiding leaders through the hiring process, you’ll play an important role in creating an exceptional experience at every step.
If you’re passionate about recruitment, proactive sourcing and building trusted partnerships, this is an opportunity to make an impact while helping shape great teams across Canada Life.
What you will do:
- Manage a high-volume, full-cycle recruitment portfolio across a variety of roles and business areas
- Partner with hiring leaders and HR Business Partners to understand talent needs and develop effective recruitment strategies
- Proactively source and engage talent through LinkedIn Recruiter, social networks, direct outreach and other sourcing channels
- Build and maintain talent pipelines through market research and ongoing relationship management
- Conduct candidate interviews and assessments
- Act as a trusted advisor to hiring leaders, providing guidance on recruitment, interviewing and selection
- Create compelling job postings and candidate messaging that reflect our culture and employer brand
- Deliver an inclusive and exceptional candidate and hiring leader experience
What you will bring:
- 4+ years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience, ideally within a large, complex organization
- Proven ability to independently manage a high-volume recruitment portfolio across a variety of roles and levels
- Strong proactive sourcing skills and experience engaging passive candidates
- Experience developing and executing effective recruitment and sourcing strategies
- Strong interviewing, assessment and stakeholder partnership skills
- Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems; familiarity with SuccessFactors is an asset
- Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field
- As this position is posted in several locations, we specify that bilingualism is an asset (fluent in French and English) but is required for Quebec only as the position will regularly serve our clients with French and English-speaking needs
Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: Toronto, London, Winnipeg or Montreal.
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The base salary for this position is between $59,800 - $99,700annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.
Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Grow with Canada Life
We’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Our company is trusted by 1 in 3 Canadians and contributes to the strength of communities across the country.
We’re looking for people who live our values everyday: we step up, we do the right thing, and we deliver – for our customers, communities and each other. Are you someone who always strives to do the right thing, who steps up for themselves and others, and who delivers with impact? Then we want to hear from you!
What we offer:
We’re committed to supporting our employees through every stage of their career. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time or part-time permanent team member:
- Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.
- Health & Wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.
- Time Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.
- Financial Security: Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options.
- Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
- Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.
Learn more about Canada Life.
We’re committed to removing barriers and ensuring equal access to employment. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application process may contact [email protected]. All information provided will be handled in accordance with applicable laws and Canada Life policies.
Canada Lifewould like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.
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