Senior Talent Acquisition Partner and Sourcing Specialist - Toronto

Job Description:

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner – Sourcing & Talent Programs

Corporate Services, Human Resources

Hours of work: 35 hours per week

Work that matters. People who care. A place where you belong.

At Peel Region, we are champions of possibility—committed to building a strong, connected community where people and businesses thrive. Our Peel People Strategy empowers us to attract and retain top talent, creating an inclusive and supportive workplace that fosters innovation, collaboration, and impact.

Join us and make a difference in the lives of over 1.5 million residents by shaping the future of talent at Peel Region.

Your Role:

This is an opportunity to make an impact by ensuring Peel Region has the right talent to meet its evolving workforce needs.

🔹 People Leader – Supporting and mentoring team members by fostering best practices, driving collaboration, and ensuring continuous improvement in recruitment efforts.

What You’ll Do:

• Partner with hiring leaders to assess workforce needs and develop long-term sourcing and talent acquisition plans.
• Provide guidance on market trends, competitive intelligence, and industry best practices to shape hiring strategies.
• Collaborate with leaders to design and implement inclusive hiring processes and workforce strategies aligned with Peel Region’s goals.

• Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies to attract high-potential candidates for critical and hard-to-fill roles.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines through networking, passive candidate engagement, and proactive relationship-building.
• Use advanced sourcing techniques, including Boolean searches, AI-driven tools, social media recruiting, and referral networks.

• Lead the development and execution of early talent programs, including internships, co-op placements, and workforce development initiatives.
• Strengthen partnerships with post-secondary institutions, professional associations, and community organizations to enhance Peel Region’s talent outreach.
• Support the growth of a sourcing culture by embedding best practices within the Talent Acquisition team and across the organization.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, providing coaching on candidate experience, talent selection, and strategic hiring approaches.
• Guide leaders on best practices for talent attraction, assessment, and inclusive hiring.
• Engage with internal teams, including HR Business Partners and Communications, to align talent strategies with organizational priorities.

• Use data analytics and recruitment metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of sourcing strategies and hiring processes.
• Provide insights and recommendations to optimize recruitment strategies and improve hiring outcomes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging feedback, market research, and industry best practices.

What You Bring to Peel:

• 6-10 years of experience in recruitment, sourcing, and talent acquisition, with expertise in pipeline development and talent programs.
• Proven track record of advising and influencing hiring leaders on strategic workforce planning and talent acquisition best practices.
• Expertise in sourcing using a variety of channels, including digital platforms, networking, and direct outreach.
• Experience designing and implementing talent programs, with a strong focus on early talent and workforce development.
• Strong ability to build relationships, coach leaders, and drive consultative talent solutions.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, integrating DEI into sourcing and hiring strategies.
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS), CRM tools, and recruitment analytics.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Why Peel and Why You Will Love Working With Us:

• In this role, you’ll benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work arrangement that prioritizes meaningful in-person connection. A minimum of two days per week on-site is expected, with additional in-person presence as operational needs evolve. This arrangement allows for a blend of in person and hybrid work that adapts to support both organizational priorities and employee flexibility and is subject to change over time.

It's important to note that your off-site work location must be within the province of Ontario. This ensures that we're compliant with all regulations and policies.

The Region of Peel offers job based flexible hours of work that allows employees to manage personal and professional responsibilities while at the same time ensures business operational needs and customer service expectations are achieved.

Interview: Our recruitment process will include video conference technology

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Join Peel Region and help us build a thriving workforce for a thriving community.

Apply today and be part of something bigger!

About Us:

Peel Region consists of the cities of Brampton and Mississauga, and the town of Caledon. Peel Region delivers essential services to more than 1.5 million residents and approximately 200,000 businesses.

We’re working to create a community that is safe, inclusive, and accessible. A place where everyone feels they belong and can access the services they need to thrive throughout each stage of life.

Our workforce is 6,700 strong and since 1974, we’ve been delivering a wide range of resident focused services. Our services include paramedic services, health programs, long-term care and services for seniors, child care support, garbage collection and recycling, waste water and water treatment, road maintenance, financial assistance, and housing support.

At Peel Region, people come first. Each employee has an important role within our community and when we work together, it’s impactful. We encourage you to join us in delivering essential services and programs to our diverse community. You won't find a better opportunity than Peel Region.

Additional Information:

Peel Region is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and valued for their contributions, and where everyone is treated fairly and has opportunity to grow and develop. As one of the most diverse regions in Canada, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the population we serve.

Please contact zzg-hrtalentacquisition@peelregion.ca

Please be advised, Peel Region uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions and does not use AI technology in any part of the recruitment process. We value honesty and transparency. To ensure a fair and accurate assessment of each candidate's skills and qualifications, the use of AI or any automated tools during the recruitment process is strictly prohibited.

If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.