Senior Bilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist

BDO Canada

. Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for Tax roles, from intake and sourcing through assessment, offer, and close .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeMontreal • CanadaSenior💰 CA$74,000 - CA$112,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in managing end-to-end recruitment processes for Tax roles, utilizing advanced sourcing strategies and applicant tracking systems. Strong ability to build relationships with stakeholders and candidates while leveraging market intelligence to inform talent acquisition strategies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full-Cycle Recruitment ManagementProactive Candidate SourcingStakeholder Advisory and InfluenceAdvanced Analytical SkillsRelationship-Building and Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Talent AcquisitionRecruitment Data AnalysisMarket IntelligenceSourcing StrategiesProblem-SolvingBusiness AcumenFull-Cycle RecruitmentPassive Candidate EngagementCompetitive Talent Market KnowledgeOrganizational Skills

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCollaboration SkillsCuriosityAdaptabilityInfluencing Skills

Tools & Technologies

Applicant Tracking SystemsWorkdayLinkedIn RecruiterAI-Enabled ToolsMicrosoft Copilot

Industry Keywords

Professional ServicesTax RolesTalent PipelinesEmployee Value PropositionRecruitment Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for Tax roles, from intake and sourcing through assessment, offer, and close
Partner with Tax leaders and hiring managers to understand practices, growth priorities, and talent needs
Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies for specialized and difficult-to-fill roles
Use LinkedIn Recruiter, professional networks, referrals, talent communities, and other sourcing channels
Provide talent market intelligence, recruitment data, competitive insights, market trends, and candidate feedback to inform hiring decisions
Advise hiring leaders, set expectations, and constructively challenge assumptions
Build and maintain external talent pipelines and networks
Develop relationships with prospective candidates, industry professionals, professional associations, and talent communities
Act as a brand ambassador by communicating the firm’s employee value proposition, culture, and career opportunities
Continuously improve recruitment processes, sourcing approaches, and candidate and hiring leader experiences
Leverage applicant tracking systems, sourcing platforms, analytics, and AI-enabled technology
Translate the firm’s growth priorities into practical talent acquisition strategies

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience
Experience in professional services or environments involving specialized and competitive talent markets is ideal
Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle recruitment across multiple roles and stakeholder groups
Experience proactively sourcing and engaging passive candidates, including specialized and difficult-to-fill talent
Ability to advise and influence senior stakeholders using market intelligence, recruitment data, and expertise
Strong business acumen and curiosity about supported businesses and teams
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong relationship-building, collaboration, and communication skills
Highly organized; able to manage competing priorities and multiple recruitment processes
Comfortable using applicant tracking systems such as Workday
Comfortable using sourcing platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter
Comfortable using AI-enabled tools such as Microsoft Copilot
Curiosity about emerging recruitment technology and willingness to experiment with new tools and sourcing methods
Knowledge of English is essential due to contact with English-speaking partners and clients and the need to draft documents in English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Award-winning people-first culture
Personal and professional growth opportunities
Extensive learning and development opportunities
Flexible personal time off policy
Comprehensive benefits from day one
Wellness initiative reimbursement
Flexible/blended work arrangements
Support for community and charitable initiatives
Inclusive and accessible application process
Flexible work across office, client site, and virtually