Senior Bilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist – People and Culture

Radio-Canada

. Guide and advise managers throughout the full recruitment cycle .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeMontreal • CanadaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle talent acquisition, including recruitment strategy development, stakeholder engagement, and compliance with labor regulations. Bilingual proficiency in English and French enhances communication and relationship-building with diverse candidates and managers.

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Full-Cycle Talent AcquisitionBilingualism In English And FrenchApplicant Tracking System ExperienceInfluential Leadership AbilitiesProactive Sourcing And Networking Strategies

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Hard Skills

Recruitment Strategy DevelopmentJob Description DraftingInterview Guide DevelopmentTalent Pipeline MaintenanceRecruitment Process ImprovementHigh Volume Recruitment ManagementJudgment And Attention To DetailCompliance With Labor LegislationNegotiation SkillsUnionized Environment Experience

Soft Skills

Outstanding Oral And Written CommunicationSuperior Interpersonal SkillsStakeholder Relationship DevelopmentProactive ApproachAbility To Operate In Fast-Moving Environments

Tools & Technologies

Google SuiteOffice SuiteWorkday

Industry Keywords

Talent AcquisitionRecruitment CycleEmployer BrandingDiverse WorkforceRecruitment EventsCollective AgreementsCorporate Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Guide and advise managers throughout the full recruitment cycle
Identify recruitment needs and draft job descriptions
Select posting channels and testing methods
Screen applicants and develop interview guides
Participate in selection boards as needed
Extend offers to successful candidates
Act as the primary contact for managers and candidates
Provide timely updates and ongoing support
Ensure recruitment activities comply with collective agreements, corporate policies and labour legislation/regulations
Maintain a talent pipeline through social media, internal databases, specialized groups, professional networks and targeted campaigns
Develop and implement talent attraction strategies for a qualified, diverse workforce
Promote the employer brand and benefits to potential candidates
Represent the organization and network at recruitment events
Stay current with evolving industry practices
Contribute to improving recruitment processes
Collaborate with and provide direction to Talent Acquisition coordinators
Oversee recruitment workflows and ensure hiring-manager needs are met

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, industrial relations or a related field
Five (5) to seven (7) years’ relevant experience in full-cycle talent acquisition
English and French bilingualism required
Advanced English reading and speaking; intermediate English writing
Advanced French reading and speaking; intermediate French writing
Influential leadership abilities to guide processes, persuade others and negotiate hiring conditions
Outstanding oral and written communication skills in English and French
Superior interpersonal skills and ability to develop strong stakeholder relationships
Ability to manage a high volume of varied, specialized recruitment assignments
Proactive approach to creative sourcing and networking strategies
High degree of judgment, attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality and procedural integrity
Ability to operate in a complex, fast-moving and evolving environment
Proficiency with tools in the Google and Office suites
Applicant tracking system experience; Workday an asset
Prior recruitment experience in media, digital or technology sectors an asset
Experience in a unionized environment an asset
Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing
Successful candidates must complete a mandatory criminal record check and potentially other background checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time temporary one-year position
Telework/hybrid work arrangement
Flexible two days per week in the office
Equal opportunity and inclusive workplace
Accommodation support during the recruitment process