Director, Talent Acquisition – 12-14 month contract

Role Overview

• Own and execute the enterprise‑wide Talent Acquisition strategy, aligned to business growth, acquisitions integration, and workforce planning.
• Evolve TA from a delivery function to a strategic advisory partner to business and HR leadership.
• Translate business and integration roadmaps into forward‑looking talent plans and hiring strategies.
• Define and operationalize TA competencies aligned to workforce planning, strategic sourcing, assessment & selection, inclusive hiring practices, and talent advisory and influence.
• Build TA capability to support future‑state hiring, not just current demand.
• Ensure TA practices are aligned with broader HR competencies and leadership expectations.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing TA team with clear accountability and career progression.
• Evolve the TA operating model to balance centralized strategy and standards with flexible, business‑aligned delivery.
• Foster a culture of curiosity, continuous improvement, and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Strengthen EQB’s employer value proposition in a competitive financial services and fintech market.
• Partner with Marketing and Communications to ensure a compelling, authentic, and inclusive talent brand.
• Position EQB’s as an employer of choice for both external candidates and internal talent.
• Establish clear governance for hiring, mobility, and vendor usage.
• Use data and insights to monitor hiring and mobility outcomes, identify risks and opportunities, and inform leadership decision‑making.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and internal risk standards.
• Lead TA integration efforts for acquired businesses, including harmonizing hiring practices, assessment standards, and employer brand, supporting role clarity, career mapping, and talent stabilization, ensuring a consistent and equitable candidate and employee experience, and acting as a key people partner during post‑acquisition transitions.

Requirements

• 10+ years of recruiting experience; a mix of corporate and agency with a focus on talent, workforce planning and recruiting
• Must have previous high volume and corporate recruitment experience
• 5+ years in a team leadership role
• Banking and Technology recruitment experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or a related field
• Must demonstrate education around unconscious bias, reconciliation work, intercultural competence, accessibility and accommodation awareness
• Ability to understand a wide range of technical roles
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Ability to lead and manage special projects
• Exemplary interviewing and investigative skills
• Clear understanding of the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle processes
• Adept in Boolean Search
• Experienced in using applicant-tracking systems (ATS). Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• In-depth experience conducting research, and sourcing candidates through social media (LinkedIn)
• Ability to clearly communicate technical, analytical/quantitative or conceptual information and ideas
• Experience in building and maintaining relationships with business units, partners, third party vendors
• Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, high energy, proactive and self-motivated
• Experience working in high-volume, fast-paced environments
• Experience coaching recruiters and managers re unbiased interview processes
• Abreast with the Canada Labour Code and all Canadian employment regulations in relation to recruitment
• Able to quickly respond to changes in priorities

Benefits

• Competitive discretionary bonus
• Market leading RRSP match program
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Maternity/Parental top-up while you care for your little one
• Generous vacation policy and personal days
• Virtual events to connect with your fellow colleagues
• Professional development and comprehensive Career Development program
• A fulfilling opportunity to join one of the top FinTechs and help create a new kind of banking experience