Bilingual Recruiter - Experienced Hires

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

The opportunity

We are seeking an Bilingual Experienced Hire Recruiter.

We call our human resources group the Talent Team, and this reflects how important our people are to the success of the EY organization. Working with the Talent Team, you’ll help develop and execute our recruiting strategy, which provides the programs, measures and tools that help EY employees achieve their goals.

Working as a valued member of Canada’s Talent Team, the Experienced Hire Recruiter will have the opportunity to deliver a best-in-class candidate experience and identify talent directly for EY. The Recruiter will act as a business partner to internal and external stakeholders and have the ability to implement best practice strategies to deliver end-to-end recruitment processes across their portfolio.

Your Key Responsibilities

The Bilingual Experienced Hire Recruiter will spend most of their time independently driving the planning, coordination and delivery of recruitment for the specific service lines and sub service lines that make up their portfolio. Partners, Directors and Senior Managers will look to you for best practice, market insights and the ability to source exceptional talent. While communicating with potential new joiners, you will act as an ambassador, embodying the EY culture and reputation.

Core elements of this role include

• Demonstrating an understanding of assessment methods to ensure all candidates presented meet the technical job requirements and fit the EY culture.
• Delivering appropriate recruitment plans based on an understanding of recruitment methods and concepts
• Developing and executing on appropriate sourcing strategies, paying particular attention to diversity initiatives and creative sourcing techniques.
• Supporting and collaborating with the practice and Canada Talent Team by using sound business judgment and outstanding communication skills to assist in the ultimate hiring decision.
• Developing an understanding of the business, the external market and trends that impact our practice, such as understanding key players, mapping of relevant skillsets and maintaining a pipeline of ready to hire candidates.
• Leveraging the firm’s recruitment tools, processes and embracing the branding strategy in the recruitment lifecycle.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Experience recruiting for financial services, assurance, tax, legal or consulting professionals is strongly preferred
• A minimum of 2 years full cycle recruiting experience
• Professional level bilingualism in French and English
• Knowledge of Firm recruitment policies and processes as well as a broad understanding of the firm's service lines.
• Experience recruiting candidates through a variety of sources including job boards, LinkedIn recruitment portals, referrals and pinpoint recruiting.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a high-volume environment i.e., an average workload of 35 to 40 requisitions
• A university degree and related business experience.
• The ability to quickly ramp up to full account management of a recruitment portfolio.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience working in a professional services environment.
• Knowledge of professionals, credentials and skill sets related to tax, law and consulting i.e., CPA, CA In-depth Tax, MTax, LL.M., LLB, JD and MBA

What We Look For

We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, analytical, logical thinkers and have a very strong attention to detail. Being a strong team player is critical with the ability to adapt to changing requirements or deadlines.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career

Diversity and Inclusion at EY

Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We’re committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. From our actions to combat systemic racism and our advocacy for the LGBT+ community to our innovative Neurodiversity Centre of Excellence and Accessibility initiatives, we welcome and embrace the diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds and perspectives that make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.

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