Talent Acquisition Lead – 12-Month Contract
@ Portage Mutual Insurance

Hybrid
CA$100,000
Hybrid
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Posted 1 day ago

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About the Role: Talent Acquisition Lead – 12-Month Contract

Help shape the future of hiring at Portage Mutual Insurance. This role focuses on building recruitment programs that not only fill positions but also lay the foundation for a people-first culture and long-term organizational success.

About Portage Mutual Insurance

At Portage Mutual, your talent makes a difference. As a trusted national property and casualty insurer serving Canadians since 1884, we offer home, auto, commercial, and farm insurance through our exclusive broker network. We pride ourselves on a tradition of innovation and a strong community spirit.

The Opportunity

This contract role is your chance to immediately impact our recruitment practices by:

  • Leading full-cycle recruitment efforts.
  • Modernizing recruitment systems.
  • Enhancing employer branding and candidate experience.
  • Empowering hiring managers and HR partners.
  • Embedding DEI principles at every recruitment stage.

What This Role Offers

This role provides competitive compensation, fully remote work options, and opportunities for growth through senior leadership collaboration and enterprise-level projects.

What Success Looks Like

  • Efficient placement of high-quality hires.
  • Scalable, modern recruitment systems.
  • Enhanced recruitment capabilities for managers and HR.
  • Robust employer brand presence.
  • Inclusive hiring practices.

What You’ll Bring

  • 8-10 years of recruitment experience with at least 3 years in a senior/lead role.
  • Proven full-cycle recruitment and mentoring skills.
  • Expertise with ATS and HR systems.
  • A passion for inclusive hiring and excellent candidate experience.
  • HR designation or related education/experience.

Equal Opportunity

Portage Mutual Insurance offers accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

Key Skills/Competency

  • Recruitment
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Full-Cycle
  • ATS
  • HR Systems
  • Employer Branding
  • DEI
  • Relationship Building
  • Mentoring
  • Process Improvement
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How to Get Hired at Portage Mutual Insurance

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Tailor it to highlight recruitment leadership.
  • Research Portage Mutual: Understand their history, culture, and values.
  • Showcase ATS expertise: Emphasize experience with HR systems.
  • Prepare for behavior: Be ready to discuss mentoring and DEI.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review ATS functionalities and system reports.
Familiarize with modern recruitment software tools.
Practice process-improvement case studies.
Update resume with relevant technical skills.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you led a recruitment team.
Explain how you manage high-pressure hiring.
Share an example of mentoring team members.
Discuss handling conflict between HR partners.

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