TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST
Competition number: J0626-0879
Department: People & Culture
Status: Full-Time, 1 year term
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (35 hours per week)
Annual/hourly salary: $65,000 – $81,200 (position with benefits and pension plan)
Closing date: August 2, 2026
Anticipated start date: As soon as possible
Introducing the National Arts Centre
The National Arts Centre (NAC) is Canada’s bilingual, multi-disciplinary home for the performing arts. The NAC presents, creates, produces, and co-produces performing arts programming in various streams – the NAC Orchestra, Dance, English Theatre, French Theatre, Indigenous Theatre, and Popular Music and Variety – and nurtures the next generation of audiences and artists from across Canada. The NAC is located in the National Capital Region on the unceded territory of the Anishinabe Algonquin Nation.
At the National Arts Centre, we believe the performing arts are vital to the human experience. A house of dreams for the Canadian performing arts, we work with artists and arts organizations from across this land to revitalize our sector.
Curious to learn more? Read our 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, The Journey Ahead.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Anti-Racism and Accessibility
We are on a journey, committed to ensuring that equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, anti-racism and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples will guide our actions.
The NAC welcomes applications from candidates who can help us meet our vision, and contribute to the diversity of lived experiences, perspectives, and approaches. When you join the NAC, you will be part of an inclusive community working hard to dismantle barriers to employees’ well-being, access, potential, and success. The NAC actively seeks candidates who identify as women, Indigenous, Black, Persons of Colour (IBPoC), members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and people with disabilities. We encourage you to self-identify in the recruitment process.
Key activities:
Reporting to the Manager, Talent Acquisition, the Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for full-cycle recruitment activities for a diverse portfolio of unionized and non-unionized roles. This highly hands-on role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, sound judgment and the ability to manage multiple recruitment processes simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, while delivering a positive candidate and hiring manager experience.
Working closely with their assigned client groups and hiring managers, the incumbent leads recruitment activities from intake to onboarding, applying relevant People and Culture policies, procedures and collective agreement provisions, as applicable. The role requires consistent follow-through, clear communication, and the ability to adapt recruitment approaches to different operational needs. The incumbent also uses recruitment technologies and available data to track progress, support decision-making, and contribute to efficient, consistent, inclusive and equitable hiring practices.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized, detail-oriented recruitment professional who enjoys high-volume work, takes pride in delivering accurate and timely service, and is motivated to contribute to a collaborative, purpose-driven organization. The successful candidate demonstrates finely honed interview techniques, exceptional prioritization, adaptability, and attention to detail while managing multiple competing priorities and deadlines.
Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Manage full-cycle recruitment for assigned business functions, including intake, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, reference checks, offer preparation and onboarding support;
• Partner with hiring managers to define position requirements, confirm assessment criteria, and support a structured interview process for each competition;
• Coordinate and lead structured phone, virtual and in-person interviews, using defined criteria to support fair and consistent candidate assessment;
• Screen and assess candidates against pre-determined qualifications, competencies and experience, and recommend candidates for further consideration;
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date recruitment records in the applicant tracking system, ensuring compliance with NAC policies procedures and applicable collective agreement;
• Deliver a responsive candidate experience through proactive, professional and transparent communication at each stage of the recruitment process;
• Review job postings to ensure they are accurate, clear, inclusive, accessible and reflective of the actual requirements of the role;
• Present job offers to candidates and explains key elements of the compensation package, including salary, benefits and pension, as applicable;
• Use applicant tracking systems, scheduling tools, Microsoft 365 and basic recruitment metrics to monitor progress, identify delays and support efficient hiring processes;
• Champion inclusive hiring practices by applying standardized evaluation tools, contributing to diverse sourcing approaches, and ensuring recruitment communications reflect NAC’s commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility;
• Provide reliable follow-through with candidates and hiring managers so that recruitment steps, documentation and communications are completed accurately and on time;
• Use recruitment technologies (ATS, sourcing tools, scheduling tools) to manage processes efficiently;
• Contribute to broader People & Culture initiatives, projects and process improvements, as required.
Required qualifications:
• College diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Commerce or Social Sciences or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education & experience;
• Fluently bilingual in both official languages, English and French, written and spoken;
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in full-cycle recruitment or a related talent acquisition role, preferably in a complex, high-volume environment;
• Demonstrated ability to manage 10–20 concurrent requisitions while maintaining accuracy, follow-through and a high standard of service;
• Ability to apply structured evaluation criteria and exercise sound judgment in candidate screening and assessment;
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive, equitable and accessible recruitment practices;
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to coordinate multiple priorities, deadlines and partners;
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to build collaborative working relationships with hiring managers, candidates and colleagues;
• Ability to work with minimal supervision while contributing positively to a team environment;
• Ability to act with discretion, tact, and confidentiality at all times;
• Knowledge of HR policies, employment legislation and HR best practices;
• Experience using applicant tracking systems and standard recruitment tools; experience with Dayforce, NJOYN or similar ATS platforms is an asset;
• Advanced Microsoft 365 skills, including Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint;
• Experience using SharePoint, and OneDrive is an asset;
• Experience using scheduling or interview coordination tools, such as Calendly, is considered an asset;
• Analytic skills with experience utilizing recruitment metrics and reporting, is a strong asset;
• Familiarity with unionized, public-sector or not-for-profit environments is considered an asset;
• Demonstrated interest in or commitment to the arts and cultural sector is considered an asset;
• Working toward a CHRP designation is considered an asset.
Who can apply:
Persons residing in Canada and Canadian citizens residing abroad. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens.
As part of NAC’s interview process, in-person interviews may be required. Please ensure to have the most up-to-date information on your résumé including your current email address.
The National Arts Centre (NAC) is committed to inclusive employee recruitment and selection. The NAC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the selection process, please inform us as soon as possible and we will make every effort to fulfill your accommodation request.
The successful candidate will be required to provide the original or a certified true copy of their education credentials as appropriate, along with proof of a valid Background Check as a condition of employment.
While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted by us.
How to apply:
Please submit your cover letter and résumé online through the “Career Opportunities” section of our website at https://nac-cna.ca/en/careers.
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