Hybrid Talent Acquisition Advisor

at Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)

• Job title: Talent Acquisition Advisor
• Job type: Contract
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Mississauga, Canada

About the role

• Talent Acquisition Advisor guiding full-cycle recruitment processes at IESO. Managing stakeholder relationships and designing assessments for Ontario’s evolving energy sector needs.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to consult on role requirements, manage the full recruitment lifecycle, and deliver engaging experiences for candidates and stakeholders while handling sensitive talent matters with discretion.
• Design and execute effective assessment strategies, leveraging interviews and tools to ensure accurate evaluations, and provide project management oversight for all requisitions.
• Apply structured problem-solving methods to support clear, evidence-based hiring decisions that balance speed, quality and business impact.
• Interpret talent-market insights to guide hiring managers towards realistic and effective strategies.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to assess internal and external candidates, ensuring consistency and fairness in hiring processes, and provide expert guidance on compensation, offers, and legal compliance.
• Manage end-to-end candidate evaluation, including references and background checks, and guide the candidate through the onboarding process in collaboration with stakeholders including Security and IT.
• Build and maintain a strong talent network in the energy and public sectors while actively promoting the IESO employment brand through career fairs, conferences, and industry events.
• Leverage labour market insights, sourcing tools, and strategic partnerships to build diverse talent pipelines, attract top candidates, and share market intelligence to support current and future hiring needs.
• Participate in the procurement and management of related vendor relationships and contracts.
• Leads, or participates as a member of, project teams and task forces, as needed.
• Partner with key stakeholders to gather feedback and utilize data to make evidence-based decisions related to talent acquisition such as processes, approach, and elements of the employee value proposition.
• Deliver presentations and guidance on recruitment policies, systems, and best practices to hiring managers and candidates, while keeping client groups informed on market trends that influence recruitment strategies and competitive positioning.

Requirements

• Strong consulting and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust-based relationships across all levels in the organization.
• Data-driven mindset with experience using recruitment analytics and talent-market insights to inform decisions.
• Ability to operate in complexity and ambiguity, using critical thinking and problem solving to bring structure, clarity, and prioritization to evolving talent needs for the business.
• Strong oral and written communication and negotiation skills. Capable of exercising self-awareness, empathy and sound judgement when influencing others tactfully to reach a agreement or deliver feedback in a constructive manner.
• Strong organization skills to set priorities/balance multiple competing responsibilities and demands, respond to customers’ needs in a timely manner, and meet timelines.
• High level of attention to detail/accuracy across all stages of the recruitment process, including maintaining candidate records, compliance with hiring policies and legislation, relevant reports and communication.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where priorities can shift quickly.
• Proven ability to effectively apply best practice tools and accurately assess competencies and suitability/fit of potential job candidates.
• Ability to deal with sensitive/confidential issues and data relating to HR functions which may include health and personal issues, or dispute related activities/grievances.
• Experience working in a unionized environment, including interpretation of collective agreement provisions.
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation including Employment Standards Act and Human Rights Code, as well as application of HR best practices.
• Knowledge in the fields of social, behavioural and human sciences to proactively assist clients in the administration and management of human resources and/or staff relations matters, programs, and products.
• University degree in a relevant field, or equivalent 4-6 years of experience in the human resources field.

Benefits

• A commitment to flexibility as we currently support a hybrid model where applicable, that supports a blend of remote and in-office work based on business needs.
• Work in a dynamic and evolving sector that offers exciting opportunities and the chance to explore new career paths.
• Leadership that values meaningful discussions, welcomes feedback, and prioritizes career development.
• A strong, inclusive culture and a collaborative team environment with a shared passion for impactful work.
• Compensation packages that are regularly reviewed to remain competitive and to best accommodate the diverse needs of our employees.