Bilingual Talent Acquisition Consultant (1 Year Contract)

The Opportunity

Are you looking for a caring, collaborative, values-driven workplace with inspiring teammates and leaders? Do you have the ambition and desire to be the best and thrive at the most impactful global insurance provider in the world? Look no further than Zurich Canada. 

If you have experience in Talent Acquisition and are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. 

Zurich Canada is currently looking for a Bilingual Talent Acquisition Consultant (French/English) to partner with our hiring leaders in building talent pipelines, developing effective sourcing strategies, and delivering a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process. Reporting to the Manager, Talent Acquisition, you will manage a specialized or specific technical level of job openings, requiring good knowledge and expertise in a given niche to support the recruitment process, activities and achievements.

This is a unique opportunity to build your knowledge and experience for the future in a supportive environment where your voice matters. 

This is a hybrid work opportunity.

What you will do

• Recruits for specialized and/or technical positions at an individual contributor level, through constant and ongoing participation in professional organizations and affiliations, networking and cold calling.
• Creates a constantly updated recruiting pipeline of specialized candidates, including a diverse pool, for their areas of recruiting.
• Source candidates to build proactive talent pipelines for niche roles using various channels
• Engages hiring managers with superior consultation skills, using influence and expertise to recommend most effective methodology for bringing talent into the organization.
• Maintains procedures and methods for recruiting by studying the effect of market conditions on recruitment and identifying sources of local and national talent supply.
• Identifies, evaluates and recommends newest trends and tools available in recruiting technology to maximize efficiency and effectiveness of the recruiting process.
• May include an emphasis on leadership positions at the manager and director level.
• Attend industry events to network with insurance experts and potential talent.

What you bring to the table

Required:

•    Bachelors Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Human Resources Management and Recruiting area 

OR 

•    High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Human Resources Management and Recruiting area 

AND

• Experience within a staffing agency and/or corporate recruiting environment

• Bilingual English/French 
• Experience with applicant tracking systems
• Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter
• Experience with internet sourcing/advertising, direct sourcing, trade journal/newspaper advertising, employee referral campaigns, job fairs and outplacement firms

Preferred:

• CHRP
• CHRL; or working towards completion 
• Insurance industry experience 
• Demonstrated sales acumen, ability to network effectively
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Experience in an HR or business operation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in using Recruiting technologies

Our Culture

•    At Zurich, we are proud of our culture. We are passionate about Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging (DIEB). We want you to bring your whole self to work, and we want our employees to be reflective of the communities in which we live and work. Our DIEB initiatives are creating an environment where everyone feels welcome.

•    We have a collaborative culture where diversity of thought is valued. We value your input and strive to give our employees the tools they need to make an impact. 

•    We care about our employees’ well-being and offer a comprehensive health/benefits plan with varying levels of coverage to suit your specific needs and a competitive total compensation package.

•    We understand how important it is to rest, recharge and do the things you love. At Zurich, all employees receive a minimum of four weeks of vacation per year to do just that.

•    We also understand that employees require time off for personal reasons. Maybe you have an appointment during a workday, a cultural or religious holiday you would like to observe, or you need time off to focus on your mental health. Zurich employees receive four personal days per year to be used at their discretion. 

•    We are committed to continuous improvement, and offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities. 

•    We care about our communities. Our communities are where our customers, people, and shareholders live and work. While we can be proud of the contribution to society Zurich makes through our core business of insurance, we must also give back to our communities through our talent, time and resources.

•    We have won numerous awards for our workplace culture. We are proud to be one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers and to have received Insurance Business Canada’s 5-Star Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award. 

Make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported. Love what you do. Work for us. 
 

About Us

Zurich Canada is part of the Zurich Insurance Group, a multi-line insurer with approximately 55,000 employees worldwide serving customers in global and local markets. Zurich Canada has been a leading insurance provider serving mid-sized and large companies, including multinational corporations, in the Canadian commercial market for 100 years. With over 500 employees in offices across the country, Zurich offers the global strength of a top insurance provider combined with in-depth knowledge of industries and local markets. Zurich Canada aspires to be risk management professionals’ first choice as their premier partner to help meet the risk challenges of today and tomorrow. Read more at www.zurichcanada.com.