Recruiter - 12 month contract

Location: Hybrid - Kingston or York Mills

Please note the base salary will be determined by the successful candidate's education, skills and experience. The listed salary range serves as a general pay guideline for this position's pay level.

Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results.

Empire Life is looking to hire a Recruiter - 12 month contract to join our Talent Acquisition team! We are actively seeking candidates to fill a current, open position. The Recruiter manages the full-cycle recruitment process for assigned portfolios, acting as the primary point of contact for candidates and post-secondary institutions. This role acts as a brand steward, ensuring a high-quality candidate experience while leveraging modern sourcing tools to identify top talent to fill open roles and generate strong candidate pipelines.

The total target compensation (TTC) range, including salary and target bonus, is $79,200-126,500. This TTC range is applicable to permanent roles only. The actual base salary offered within this range will be determined by the successful candidate’s skills and experience, as well as internal equity.

This is a 12 month contract opportunity. Fixed-term contract and casual roles are not eligible for annual bonus and would receive only the base salary component.

Why pursue this opportunity

1. The role - this is a new position and your chance to join a growing team, while being provided the opportunity to make an impact.

1. The environment - we understand the importance of work-life balance and strive to provide a supportive work environment that allows our employees to achieve both personal and professional goals.

1. Diversity, equity, and inclusion - we are committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and welcome candidates who share this commitment.

What you’ll be working on

1. Brand Stewardship & Candidate Experience

• Acts as a brand ambassador by ensuring all communications, social media outreach, and market interactions reflect the company’s values and culture.
• Manages and maintains active, transparent communication with candidates throughout the hiring process, ensuring a professional "exit" for those not selected to protect the employer brand.
• Acts as a primary point of contact for post-secondary institutions, initiating on-campus activities and managing event logistics to promote the company to emerging talent.

2. Sourcing & Technical Expertise

• Builds a strong pipeline of talent through social media, referral programs, and creative strategies to identify both active and passive candidates.
• Utilizes and maintains in-depth knowledge of talent acquisition tools, resources, and HRMS applications to manage the life cycle of assigned requisitions.
• Participates in professional development and networking to increase understanding of key recruiting trends and digital tools within the Canadian financial landscape.

3. Operational Excellence & Lifecycle Management

• Manages the entire life cycle of assigned requisitions, from conducting intake meetings to successful candidate onboarding.
• Develops competitive offers that consider all available data and internal equity while adhering to company policies to effectively close candidates.
• Maintains high integrity in the HRMS/ATS, ensuring accurate reporting and insights into recruitment metrics.
• Participates in process improvement initiatives and other HR or recruitment-related projects as required to enhance team efficiency.

4. Consultation, Compliance & Diversity

• Partners with hiring managers and HR stakeholders to gain a solid understanding of staffing needs and provide professional guidance throughout the selection process.
• Ensures all recruitment activities adhere to Canadian employment legislation, including the Employment Standards Act (ESA), Human Rights Code, and AODA.
• Leads and assists with driving inclusion and diversity initiatives for campus programs and broader recruitment campaigns.

What we’re looking for you to have

• Drive for results: Takes ownership of team outcomes and acts with a sense of urgency to achieve results. Seeks out additional responsibilities and opportunities to improve solutions and processes to drive greater efficiency and impact.
• Organizational Agility: Seeks out and integrates stakeholder perspectives and cross-team process impacts when solving problems within their domain. Presents alternatives, identifies risks and benefits of potential solutions and recommends a plan for implementation.
• Business Acumen: Possesses a depth of knowledge in their area. Understands the connectivity and implications of their work for the business, using this to improve quality and services provided.
• Strategic Partnerships: Trusted advisor within their team, influencing internal clients and peers on technical/functional matters.
• Completion of a post-secondary program in Business, Human Resources, or a related field.
• 2+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience, or relevant experience in HR, sales, or business development within a corporate environment.
• Experience with recruitment tools such as LinkedIn and different application tracking systems (ATS’)
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proven success in working independently in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines.
• Strong business acumen and ability to grasp new concepts quickly.
• Exceptional client relationship skills; ability to develop strong relationships quickly and maximize resources effectively to achieve goals.
• Well-developed personal time management and organizational skills.
• If you are applying for a position which is open to applicants across Canada, unless otherwise indicated in the position, language proficiency in English is required for communicating with customers, advisors, or employees across Canada.

Beyond the salary

For permanent full-time positions, Empire Life offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:

• Hybrid work model
• Competitive salaries with annual pay increases
• Annual bonus program, which recognizes both strong company performance and individual contributions, for non sales positions
• Access to learning & development programs, and education/tuition reimbursement (role dependent), to support your professional growth and career advancement.
• Competitive uncapped commission, for sales positions
• A comprehensive employer-funded benefits package starting from day one of employment, that includes life insurance, health and dental and a generous health account
• Flexible work arrangements and an annual allotment of personal health days.
• Four weeks annual vacation from hire date
• A defined contribution pension plan with generous employer matching
• Top up programs for parental leave and compassionate leave
• Employer-sponsored wellness and recognition programs
• A cash employee referral program

To learn more about working at Empire Life, visit https://www.empire.ca/workatempire.

Get to know us

Empire life is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and welcome everyone to participate in our application process. We encourage those of all backgrounds and experiences to apply, even if you don't believe you meet each unique qualification outlined. Applicants will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

Empire Life is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to building an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process. If you require a specific adjustment to help you present your best self, please let us know—we are happy to work with you. If you need this job posting in an alternative format or have any accessibility questions, please contact [email protected].