Talent Acquisition Associate

About the Opportunity

Pier 4 is expanding quickly and is looking to add a Talent Acquisition Associate to its Human Resources team in Toronto. The organization has been recognized among Canada’s Top Growing Companies for 2024 and 2025 by the Globe and Mail Report on Business, is certified as a Great Place to Work, and has also been acknowledged as a Leading HR Team.

This role suits someone with strong organization and communication abilities, excellent attention to detail, and a high standard of discretion and confidentiality. The company offers a total compensation and benefits package designed to support employees now and in the future, and it places strong emphasis on diversity, equal opportunity, and creating a workplace where people can thrive.

Reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources, this position supports end-to-end recruitment across Canada and contributes to developing innovative hiring approaches that help the company attract outstanding talent for important roles. The successful candidate will also help represent Pier 4’s culture and values to both internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist with national, full-cycle hiring activities.
• Develop strong working relationships with hiring managers to help attract high-caliber talent.
• Select the most effective recruitment channels for different roles.
• Bring forward creative and forward-thinking ideas to strengthen talent attraction efforts.
• Screen resumes and applications to assess suitability for the role.
• Run initial phone interviews with shortlisted candidates and recommend who should move ahead in the process.
• Ensure candidates align with both the position requirements and the company culture.
• Maintain talent pools for active and passive candidates, especially for roles that are important to business operations.
• Identify ways to improve hiring performance, including reducing time-to-fill and increasing the quality of applicants.
• Stay informed on current recruitment practices, trends, and strategies.
• Support the creation of useful and relevant recruitment reporting.
• Act as the team specialist for Bamboo.

Requirements

• University degree or college diploma in Human Resources.
• At least 3 years of talent acquisition experience in a fast-moving, high-growth environment.
• Strong organizational ability and the capacity to manage multiple priorities, including an average of 10 open roles at once.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage candidates across a wide range of roles and experience levels.
• Self-driven, motivated, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong commitment to confidentiality and discretion.
• Experience in property management or investment industries is considered an advantage.
• Alignment with Pier 4’s values: Professionalism, Integrity, Excellence, and Respect.

Additional Information

Pier 4 emphasizes diversity, equal opportunity, and building a workplace with a healthy culture beyond business performance. The company offers compensation and benefits designed to support employees’ immediate needs and long-term future.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced team environment, act as an ambassador for the organization, and help strengthen recruitment practices across the business.