Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist/Lead

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist/Lead
Location: Oakville, ON (Hybrid – 1 day per week in office)

About the Opportunity
MT Talent Solutions is proud to partner with our client in the pharmaceutical space, for the recruitment of a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced recruiter with a passion for identifying and attracting top talent within the pharmaceutical or specialty pharmaceutical industry. Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Manager, you will manage senior-level recruitment mandates while partnering closely with business leaders to deliver exceptional hiring outcomes.

This position offers a flexible hybrid work environment with only one day per week in the Oakville office for collaboration.

What You'll Be Doing
• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process for senior-level positions from intake through offer acceptance.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Proactively source and engage high-quality candidates through headhunting, networking, referrals, LinkedIn, and other sourcing channels.
• Conduct candidate screening, interviews, and assessments to evaluate technical qualifications and organizational fit.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Utilize the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to manage recruitment activities, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance.
• Provide market intelligence, hiring updates, and recruitment reporting to leadership.
• Represent the organization at recruitment events, career fairs, and networking opportunities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to recruitment processes, candidate experience, and employer branding.

What We're Looking For:
• Minimum 5 years of talent acquisition or recruitment experience within the health, pharmaceutical or specialty pharmaceutical industry.
• Demonstrated success recruiting senior-level positions.
• Strong expertise in proactive sourcing, direct recruitment, headhunting, and market mapping.
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and modern recruitment technologies.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple recruitment projects simultaneously.
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with hiring managers and internal stakeholders.
• Post-secondary education is required.

What's in It for You
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits starting on Day 1
• 25 PTO days
• RRSP matching program
• Hybrid work environment (1 day per week in the Oakville office)
• Laptop and cell phone provided
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to join a collaborative and growing healthcare organization making a meaningful impact across Canada

AI Notice
As part of our recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with screening and evaluating applications. All hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team in accordance with applicable human rights and employment legislation.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


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