Talent Acquisition Consultant

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
Replacement or New:  New
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department:  People & Culture
Reports to:  Talent Acquisition Lead
Salary: $35.35 - $53.03 per hour
Hours: 37.5 per week
Status: Temporary Full Time (12 months)
Closing Date: August 25, 2026

Position Summary 

As an experienced corporate Talent Acquisition Consultant and strategic Human Resources partner, you will play a key role in supporting a diverse client portfolio within a large, decentralized, multi-union healthcare organization operating in a complex, fast-paced, and evolving environment.

Duties 

• Partner with hiring leaders to understand workforce needs, role requirements, and timelines, providing consultative recruitment advice and market insights
• Lead end-to-end recruitment activities, including requisition intake, posting strategy, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer letter generation, and onboarding handoff
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to attract diverse, high-quality talent, including passive candidates, pipelines, and talent communities
• Ensure a positive and inclusive candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle
• Provide guidance on employment legislation, internal policies, unionized and non-union recruitment processes, and best practices related to Talent Acquisition
• Manage recruitment data, metrics, and reporting to monitor time-to-fill, quality of hire, and process effectiveness
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (People Consultants, hiring leaders, compensation, etc.) to support talent initiatives
• Support compliance with organizational, regulatory, and equity requirements across all recruitment activities
• Contribute to continuous improvement of recruitment processes, tools, and systems (e.g., ATS, assessments, digital platforms)
• Participate in employer branding, career fairs, and outreach initiatives to strengthen the organization’s talent pipeline
• Performs other cross-functional duties as required (including special projects)

• University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 3–5 years of full-cycle recruitment experience in a complex, fast-paced organization; experience within a large, decentralized and/or unionized environment is preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing high-volume and specialized recruitment portfolios simultaneously
• Strong consultative skills, with the ability to influence, advise, and partner effectively with hiring leaders and senior stakeholders
• Proven experience developing sourcing strategies and engaging passive candidates using multiple channels and platforms
• Solid knowledge of employment legislation, human rights, and equitable hiring practices
• Experience working with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and digital recruitment tools; data literacy and comfort using metrics to inform decisions
• Excellent communication, relationship management, and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet tight timelines, and adapt to changing business needs
• CHRP designation or working toward professional HR certification is an asset

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.