- Bureau à Toronto
Description
Purpose of the Job
The Director, Talent Acquisition is a senior leadership role responsible for building a modern, integrated talent acquisition ecosystem that supports EQB’s growth strategy, acquisitions integration, and long‑term workforce sustainability.
This role goes beyond external hiring. It is accountable for end‑to‑end talent movement, external recruitment, internal mobility, career pathing, and succession‑ready pipelines, ensuring the right talent is in the right roles at the right time.
As EQB continues to scale through acquisitions and transformation, this leader will design and execute enterprise TA strategies that enable seamless integration, transparent career pathways, and equitable access to opportunity across the organization.
Main Activities:
Enterprise Talent Acquisition Strategy
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Own and execute the enterprise‑wide Talent Acquisition strategy, aligned to business growth, acquisitions integration, and workforce planning.
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Evolve TA from a delivery function to a strategic advisory partner to business and HR leadership.
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Translate business and integration roadmaps into forward‑looking talent plans and hiring strategies.
TA Capability & Competency Alignment
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Define and operationalize TA competencies aligned to:
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Workforce planning
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Strategic sourcing
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Assessment & selection
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Inclusive hiring practices
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Talent advisory and influence
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Build TA capability to support future‑state hiring, not just current demand.
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Ensure TA practices are aligned with broader HR competencies and leadership expectations.
Team Leadership & Operating Model
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Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing TA team with clear accountability and career progression.
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Evolve the TA operating model to balance:
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Centralized strategy and standards
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Flexible, business‑aligned delivery
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Foster a culture of curiosity, continuous improvement, and data‑driven decision‑making.
Employer Brand & Talent Market Positioning
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Strengthen EQB’s employer value proposition in a competitive financial services and fintech market.
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Partner with Marketing and Communications to ensure a compelling, authentic, and inclusive talent brand.
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Position EQB’s as an employer of choice for both external candidates and internal talent.
Governance, Data & Insight
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Establish clear governance for hiring, mobility, and vendor usage.
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Use data and insights to:
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Monitor hiring and mobility outcomes
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Identify risks and opportunities
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Inform leadership decision‑making
Ensure compliance with employment legislation and internal risk standards.
Acquisitions Integration Enablement
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Harmonizing hiring practices, assessment standards, and employer brand
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Supporting role clarity, career mapping, and talent stabilization
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Ensuring a consistent and equitable candidate and employee experience
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Act as a key people partner during post‑acquisition transitions.
What Success Looks Like:
Knowledge/Skill Requirements:
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10+ years of recruiting experience; a mix of corporate and agency with a focus on talent, workforce planning and recruiting
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Must have previous high volume and corporate recruitment experience
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5+ years in a team leadership role
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Banking and Technology recruitment experience
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Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or a related field
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Must demonstrate education around unconscious bias, reconciliation work, intercultural competence, accessibility and accommodation awareness
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Ability to understand a wide range of technical roles
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Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
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Ability to lead and manage special projects
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Exemplary interviewing and investigative skills
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Clear understanding of the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle processes
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Adept in Boolean Search
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Experienced in using applicant-tracking systems (ATS). Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
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In-depth experience conducting research, and sourcing candidates through social media (LinkedIn)
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Ability to clearly communicate technical, analytical/quantitative or conceptual information and ideas
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Experience in building and maintaining relationships with business units, partners, third party vendors
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Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills
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Strong interpersonal skills, high energy, proactive and self-motivated
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Experience working in high-volume, fast-paced environments
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Experience coaching recruiters and managers re unbiased interview processes
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Abreast with the Canada Labour Code and all Canadian employment regulations in relation to recruitment
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Able to quickly respond to changes in priorities
