14th April, 2026
Talent Acquisition Consultant (Contract)
Why you’ll love The Talent Company:
The Talent Company is a leading management consulting firm specializing in Human Resource services and solutions. We work closely with organizations to develop, optimize and innovate their HR strategy and practices. We support our clients with Recruitment, Leadership & Talent Development, Total Rewards Consulting, Career Transition solutions, and HR services on-demand. We are proudly Canadian and also belong to the Career Partners International network which provides us the ability to offer global solutions to our clients.
We are a dynamic and entrepreneurial organization, committed to excellence and growth. With a strong focus on company values and care, we are dedicated to attracting top-tier talent to join our team and drive our success forward. We gravitate to smart, kind, hard-working people. If you are looking for a rewarding and challenging environment with like-minded people, this could be the place for you!
About the job
Our Outsourced Recruitment practice is growing and we are in search of experienced independent consultants (part-time and full-time) to be at the heart of our client engagements, providing outsourced recruitment support that drives impactful outcomes. You'll be joining a dynamic team of professionals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are dedicated to delivering top-notch solutions to our clients. As a contract Talent Acquisition Consultant, you will be responsible for managing Recruitment projects/requisitions and fostering and growing relationships with our clients and candidate communities. You are a natural collaborator and you’re always up for a challenge. You receive enormous satisfaction from bringing clients and top talent together and having a positive impact on their organizations and careers.
Your responsibilities will include all aspects of attracting and placing great talent for our clients. We’re looking for someone who demonstrates a strong, independent work ethic, knowledge of best practices for attracting top talent, the ability to develop and nurture strong working relationships and a passion for providing excellent client satisfaction.
What you’ll do:
- Conduct client intake calls to establish a deep understanding of client need, culture, fit, positional nuances and interview/communication protocol.
- Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned with the client's goals and objectives, focusing on recruiting high-caliber talent.
- Lead searches and identify top-tier candidates through direct sourcing, networking, and other channels.
- Assess candidates, conduct video/phone interviews, coordinate client interview process, manage debrief discussions and offer processes (this may include compensation recommendations and offer negotiations).
- Utilize innovative recruiting technologies and tools to streamline and enhance the recruitment process, including applicant tracking systems, AI-driven sourcing platforms, and digital interviewing platforms.
- Champion a candidate-centric approach to recruitment, ensuring that candidates receive a positive and professional experience throughout the entire hiring process, from initial contact to onboarding.
- Build and maintain a strong network of candidates through market research and ongoing bench management, demonstrating the ability to anticipate client needs and hiring manager preferences by delivering strong submit-to-interview and interview-to-offer ratios.
- Support clients with their commitments to diversity, ensuring that sourcing strategies attract as diverse a range of candidates as possible.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date client and candidate documentation including utilizing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter and ATS platforms, ensuring compliance with all relevant employment laws, regulations, and company policies throughout the recruitment process.
What you’ll bring to the table: - 5+ years experience as a full-cycle recruitment professional preferably within outsourced/RPO or in-house corporate recruitment environments.
- Post-secondary education in a related field.
- Proven ability to successfully perform all aspects of recruitment, including competitive market research, passive sourcing, advanced internet searches, negotiating and closing candidates while achieving results in a fast-paced, deadline-driven recruiting environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships, influence and motivate others, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Exceptional assessment skills including an understanding of competencies and deep understanding of behavioral and competency-based interviewing.
- Strong time prioritization and problem-solving skills with ability to embrace change and demonstrate flexibility when directions and priorities shift.
- Demonstrated computer proficiency and writing skills, experience working in an applicant tracking system, online sourcing tools, and a strong social media presence.
- Proven consistently high levels of customer service performance, with an ability to build strong client and candidate relationships
- A natural curiosity in speaking with candidates and clients, listening well in order to understand nuances and determine fit based on criteria.
- A desire to learn, grow and expand your knowledge and experience base.
Are you ready to put your unique recruiting talents to use as we continue to grow our Outsourced Recruitment practice at The Talent Company? If so, we can’t wait to hear from you!
*Please note that these positions are independent contractor engagements (requiring either sole proprietorship or incorporation)* JOB VACANCY STATUS This role is part of an ongoing talent pipeline and is considered an ‘evergreen’ posting - applicants may be contacted for current or future opportunities as they arise.
HIRING RANGE Hourly rates for our independent consultants typically range from $50-70/hour but can vary depending on level and industry specific experience required by client as well as time commitment i.e. part-time, full-time or 'on-demand' hours).
USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE – BY RECRUITERS & HIRING MANAGERS At The Talent Company, people are at the centre of our recruitment process. While we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools for limited administrative purposes (such as writing creative outreach messages, summarizing interview notes or transcribing reference checks) AI is never the decision maker. Resumes and candidate information are personally reviewed by our recruiters, and all hiring decisions are made by people who bring judgment, care, and expertise to each match. If a client’s recruitment process involves a greater degree of AI use during their own interviews or assessments, we will communicate that to short-listed candidates so they are aware in advance. Our commitment is to use technology responsibly, while ensuring fairness, transparency, and respect at every stage of the process.
USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE – BY CANDIDATES We recognize that candidates may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support their job search, for example to refine writing style or gather research. While this can be appropriate, the information you provide in your resume, screening questions, and interviews must always be truthful and accurately reflect your own experience, knowledge, and competencies. AI should never be used to create or exaggerate credentials. Our goal is to understand the real you – your skills, your story, and your potential – so that we can make the best possible match between you and the organizations we serve.
ACCOMMODATION & INCLUSIVITY At The Talent Company, we recognize the value of different perspectives and experiences in prompting innovation, sparking creativity, and solving problems. As an equal employment opportunity organization, we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, Aboriginal peoples, members of visible minorities, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, persons with disabilities and all other categories protected by law.
We are committed to Equal Opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Please let us know by emailing recruitment@thetalent.co if an adjustment or adaptation is required at any stage to support you during the recruitment journey.
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