Recruiter na Canadian Bank Note Company

Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN) is a trusted leader in secure technology solutions for governments and businesses worldwide. The company operates across various business domains, including currency production, border security, civil identity, driver identification and vehicle information, excise control, lottery and charitable gaming.

Our 7 Core Principles shape and guide our corporate behaviours and underpin the sense of community you will experience at CBN. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment, where employees are valued for their contributions and encouraged to grow professionally.

At CBN we seek long-term relationships with our employees and recognize and reward them with a competitive total compensation package that includes:

• An industry-leading defined contribution pension plan with company matching contributions (up to 5%) and payment of service fees;
• Best-in-class health, medical, and life insurance benefits;
• Access to virtual and telehealth services and apps; and
• Very progressive fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits to support all definitions of family.

Internal Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Job Location: Ottawa, ON
Work Model: Hybrid (on-site component is hiring need dependent)

Position Summary

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist in our People & Culture group, you will be responsible for hiring across our organization in the IT, manufacturing, business development, and corporate services domains. You will perform full-cycle (preparing, sourcing, screening, selecting, hiring, supporting onboarding) recruitment activities and ensure we hire top talent to support the organization’s needs and goals.

Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition

• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and define role-specific qualifications.
• Develop and execute recruitment strategies to identify and attract top talent.
• Draft and finalize engaging job descriptions for positions across the organization.
• Ensure job postings are visible on relevant platforms and updated regularly.
• Actively source candidates through job boards, databases, and networking activities.
• Conduct initial phone screens and coordinate interviews and assessments.
• In conjunction with hiring manager, support the evaluation and selection of candidates based on technical skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Negotiate salaries, communicate compensation package components and present offers to candidates.
• Support the Pre-Employment Screening Coordinator throughout the background check processes as required.
• Coordinate with HR and department leads to ensure a smooth onboarding experience.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure recruitment practices comply with labor laws, safety regulations, and internal policies.
• Maintain accurate candidate records in the applicant tracking system (ATS).

Employer Branding & Pipeline Development

• Promote the company’s employer brand to attract skilled and reliable candidates.
• Attend and represent the company at career fairs and other recruitment events.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, and personal networking.

Education and Knowledge

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration (or related field) or an equivalent number of additional years of relevant experience
• Knowledge and experience with the following:
  • Full cycle recruitment
  • Fundamentals of employment laws, HR standards and practices
  • Applicant tracking systems
  • Common job boards, LinkedIn, etc.
  • MS O365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint)

Experience

• 5+ years of recruitment experience (in-house corporate recruitment experience is an asset)
• Experience recruiting for unionized environments (asset)

Soft Skills and Competencies

• Critical thinking skills
  • Analysis, decision making
• Interpersonal skills
  • Communication, relationship building, teamwork and collaboration
• Organization and time management skills
• Attention to detail
• Self-directed

Mandatory Requirements

• Language: Fluency in English (reading, writing, speaking); French is an asset
• Work Location: Ability to work on-site at any of our three (3) Ottawa locations as required
• Security clearance: Ability to obtain (in a timely manner) and maintain Government of Canada Secret (Level II) personal security clearance

Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN) is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Our commitment to equity extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and development. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive, barrier free selection process, we ask that if you are contacted regarding the competition for this position, you advise the interview coordinator or any accommodation measures you may require.

At CBN, we value the unique perspectives and experiences that each employee brings to our organization, and we are committed to maintaining a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We believe that diversity and inclusion drive innovation and success, and we strive to create an environment where every employee can thrive and contribute to our collective goals.