Lead strategically. Attract top talent. Support a strong workforce. At the City of Thunder Bay, Our City Runs on People Like You. Together, we are building a workplace where everyone belongs—where your talent acquisition leadership and expertise elevate our employer brand, attract top talent, and position our organization as an employer of choice. Here, you will be our champion and brand ambassador and deliver best-in-class candidate experiences. You’ll be part of a workplace that values respect, fosters growth, and promotes a culture of diversity, well-being, and collaboration. Thunder Bay offers more than a fulfilling career. With its natural beauty, affordability, and strong sense of community, it’s a city where you can grow personally and professionally. Where You’ll Make a Difference Every Day As a Talent Acquisition Consultant, you will partner with leaders to understand evolving recruitment needs and challenges, supporting a strong and sustainable workforce. You will design and deliver innovative, targeted sourcing strategies and recruitment campaigns, with a focus on hard-to-fill roles and building diverse talent pipelines. Whether you live in Thunder Bay, you’re looking to return, or excited to make the City your new home, join a team where your skills, expertise, and presence is recognized, and make a real impact to our community. How You’ll Support the Team In this role, you will provide consultation services in relation to talent acquisition strategies and programs, with the following accountabilities: Provide strategic consultation on talent acquisition, including sourcing, recruitment marketing, and workforce planning. Partner with leaders to assess hiring needs and deliver targeted strategies, focusing on hard-to-fill roles. Enhance recruitment and hiring processes to improve candidate experience and employer reputation. Champion the employer value proposition and strengthen employer brand. Leverage social and digital tools to attract and engage diverse talent. Optimize the careers website and e-recruitment practices to support efficient hiring. Build partnerships and lead outreach initiatives to expand and diversify talent pipelines. Support workforce planning, early talent programs, and key talent acquisition projects. Talent Acquisition Consultant - Job Description What You Can Count On With Us We’re proud to offer a workplace where your well-being, growth, and sense of purpose come first. As a Talent Acquisition Consultant, you’ll enjoy: A competitive salary that reflects your expertise A matching pension plan to help you build long-term financial security Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage, plus life insurance for peace of mind Generous paid vacation and holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave days when you need more time off Access to a confidential Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and wellness initiatives to support your overall health Leadership development and tuition reimbursement programs, so you can continue to grow your skills and career A culture of recognition and appreciation, with staff events and programs that celebrate your contributions The opportunity to lead a dedicated and talented team, who are highly respected within the Corporation What You’ll Bring to the Team Here’s what will help you succeed as the Talent Acquisition Consultant: Diploma in business, human resources or a related discipline Four (4) years’ experience in human resources recruitment processes and practices Experience with a multi-union, technology driven talent acquisition environment Experience sourcing candidates using social/digital media marketing and other unique sourcing strategies Experience using a job posting and applicant tracking system Exposure to/understanding of leading talent acquisition practices, technology and methodologies in the marketplace Demonstrated experience in providing advice to leaders on matters related to talent acquisition Lead With Us - Apply Today Ready to take the next step in your career journey? Join us at the City of Thunder Bay, where you’ll support a dedicated team, and make a lasting difference every day. General Information: As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include: Photos Any certificates that have photo identification Driver’s licences Police records checks Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources Division should you be the successful applicant. If a Criminal Record Check is required, it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application. ACCOMMODATION: Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process. PRIVACY: Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: 625-3866 The City of Thunder Bay provides exceptional quality of life to those who live, work, and play in Thunder Bay – a culturally vibrant, economically diverse community with a metro population of over 120,000. Located on the north shore of Lake Superior, under the protective watch of the Sleeping Giant, Thunder Bay is rich in people and resources, and connects Northwestern Ontario to the world. We value our high quality of life and promote a clean, green, beautiful, and healthy community that provides economic opportunity, respects diversity, and provides affordable and safe neighbourhoods that are accessible to all. The City of Thunder Bay is a place where art, culture and nature come together! Watch this video to learn more about our City at: