Talent Acquisition Specialist

Looking for a company with over 50 years of success and no signs of slowing down?

If so, Morguard may be the perfect place for you.

As one of Canada’s leading real estate companies, with properties across North America, we’re proud of our history and excited about our future.

Our Purpose
At Morguard, people are at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to creating lasting value not only for our clients and communities, but for our employees as well. As a fully integrated real estate organization, we offer exposure to a diverse portfolio that includes office, industrial, retail, and multi‑suite residential properties across North America. Our team reflects a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and we believe that diversity strengthens us.

Collaboration fuels our success. Through innovation, teamwork, and a shared commitment to sustainability, our professionals are empowered to build their careers, contribute meaningfully, and help shape the future of real estate.

Putting Our Purpose into Action
We support our people by offering:

• Access to experienced subject matter experts who provide mentorship and hands‑on learning.

• A wide range of career opportunities across the organization.

• A comprehensive, competitive benefits program that promotes health and wellness.

Where You’ll Add Value

The Talent Acquisition Specialist develops and executes strategies focused on attracting, engaging, and retaining top talent. Their purpose is to ensure the organization builds a strong, sustainable workforce by aligning hiring practices with business goals, enhancing employer branding, and creating talent pipelines for future needs. This role is responsible for ensuring a seamless and successful end-to-end recruitment experience including branding, application and process. This role oversees coordinating orientation and onboarding to support smooth employee integration.

How You’ll Make a Difference

1. Recruitment Process
Provide assistance to hiring managers on full-cycle recruitment needs across the organization. Posting on online job boards to attract qualified candidates, screening & engaging candidates, creating short lists and summaries, document feedback/interview notes, coordinating and participating in interview process, and conducting reference and background checks. Own and optimize the end-to-end candidate experience, ensuring timely, transparent, and engaging communication from initial contact through to offer or closure. Act as a strategic partner to hiring managers by delivering a recruitment process that is not only efficient and scalable but also reflects and reinforces our employer brand at every touchpoint.

2. Sourcing and Attracting Talent
Proactively source and attract candidates through a variety of channels, including online Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), LinkedIn, Indeed, university career centers, industry associations, and other professional networks. Continuously seeks and suggests innovative strategies to enhance talent acquisition efforts. Maintain a strong, diverse candidate pipeline to support timely and effective hiring across the organization. Conduct ongoing compensation benchmarking and market analysis to ensure our offers are competitive, equitable, and aligned with industry standards. Leverage market data to provide strategic guidance to hiring managers on compensation packages, helping to attract and retain top talent while maintaining internal alignment and budget considerations.

3. Applicant Tracking & Metrics
Maintain recruitment metrics through ATS and internal tracking systems and provides regular updates to managers. Ensure all applications are completed based on specified compliance standards to maintain data integrity. Provides feedback on system efficiencies to ensure ATS is being continuously updated, adapted, and maintained for effective recruitment practices.

4. Recruitment Support Services
Serves as a trusted advisor and ATS subject-matter resource for hiring managers, coaching them on how to navigate the applicant tracking system effectively. Provides guidance on best practices for screening candidates, scheduling interviews, and making informed hiring decisions to secure top talent.

5. Talent and Capability Development

Partners with HR leadership to evolve the Talent Acquisition and Talent Management frameworks, including the development of competency-based hiring guides, structured interview templates, and equitable assessment tools. Supports the creation and continuous improvement of job descriptions and external postings that reflect organizational values and talent needs while staying up to date with market and industry trends.

6. Operational Excellence & Administrative Oversight

Review and contribute to employment documentation including offer letters, transfers, and promotions. Ensures seamless onboarding by coordinating the timely collection of new hire documents and supporting the employee integration process. Maintains a high standard of confidentiality, compliance, and accuracy in all talent-related documentation and processes.

Any other job related duties and/or projects that may be assigned.

The Expertise You’ll Bring

• College diploma in Human Resources or business related field.

• 3-5 years of previous experience in human resources including handling full cycle recruitment.

• Experience with maintain strong industry connections via recruiting social networks including LinkedIn.

• Demonstrated knowledge of employment legislation as it relates to recruitment practices.

• Intermediate to advance knowledge of MS Office Applications.

• Previous Experience with ATS.

Core Competencies

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Strong character judgement and relationship building skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills and can work independently.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to partner with any level of the organization

• Good organizational and time management skills

Why You’ll Love Working at Morguard
At Morguard, we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

• A collaborative, inclusive workplace culture that prioritizes employee wellbeing and safety.

• Meaningful opportunities for professional growth and development.

• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of real estate assets across North America.

• A competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support you and your family.

• Support for work–life balance, along with accessible employment practices that meet AODA requirements.

Annualized Base Salary Range: $70,000 - $85,000 CAD.

Pay Equity

The salary range listed for this position reflects the anticipated compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation offered may vary and will be determined by factors including, but not limited to, experience, education, skills, certifications, internal pay equity and business needs.

Inclusive by Nature
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths. At Morguard, we provide equal employment opportunities to all candidates and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow, contribute, and make an impact.

Commitment to Accessibility
Morguard is dedicated to maintaining accessible employment practices in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources—our team is here to support you. Please contact Human Resources at (905) 281-3800.