Talent Acquisition Specialist - Canada - 31851 - Maximus

General information

Job Posting Title

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Date

Thursday, August 14, 2025

City

Victoria

State

Country

Canada

Working time

Full-time

Description & Requirements

About Maximus Canada

At Maximus Canada, we share an authentic desire to do something meaningful to help others succeed. We apply our deep operational expertise, technology innovation, and digitally enabled citizen engagement in new ways and help governments solve complex problems.

Maximus Canada collaborates with government partners to deliver a variety of citizen services, including healthcare administration, federal and provincial programs, and contact centre services across Canada. We offer eHealth solutions through our Medigent® suite of products, as well as technology consulting and business process services. We leverage our deep operational expertise, technology innovation, and digitally enabled customer engagement to deliver fast solutions. Today, we proudly support many federal, provincial and municipal programs across the country powered by Canadians.

Globally, Maximus has operations in the US, India, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom.

Our mission is to affect fundamental change in the lives of every individual with whom we engage and at every touchpoint. But ultimately, what we do is improve people’s lives. And that is a testament to the ingenuity, commitment, and compassion everyone brings to their role at Maximus Canada and their dedication to connecting citizens with the services they need from Government agencies.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require assistance in accessing job openings,  applying for a job on this site, completing screening and/or interview questionnaires or participating in any aspect of the recruitment and selection process, please contact us at careers@maximuscanada.ca

Role Summary

Maximus Canada Talent Acquisition Specialist manages and facilitates the full-cycle recruitment and hiring process while supporting hiring managers across the organization. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will work directly with individual hiring managers and candidates to ensure that accurate and consistent information is provided and that current processes are followed. This position will also assist in executing various recruitment-related projects and initiatives to further support the Human Resources team.

Manages and facilitates the full cycle recruitment and hiring process, including but not limited to:
Building and growing a pipeline that supports our search for diverse top talent, and keeping on top of promising new sourcing channels
Supporting hiring managers across the organization through the recruitment process and ensuring that correct and consistent information is provided
Partnering with the hiring manager to determine staffing needs and providing recommendations
Managing and ensuring all job descriptions are up to date, and assisting with the creation of new job descriptions, including job descriptions for union roles, non-union, and specialized roles
Posting vacancies on the Maximus Canada careers page and other posting sites, including LinkedIn
Assisting with the initial screening of applications as needed
Developing interview questions and guides as needed
Conducting interviews alongside hiring managers as needed
Following up on the interview process status
Acting as a liaison between hiring managers and job candidates
Preparing and sending letters to successful candidates
Onboarding all new Maximus Canada employees
Using technical expertise to assist with sourcing applicants for technical and other specialized roles as needed
Assisting in planning and implementing recruitment, marketing and employer branding strategy to attract high-quality applicants
Attending career fairs and other community events on behalf of Maximus Canada
Ensuring seamless communication across the HR and Payrolls teams concerning new hires
Ensuring human resources records are accurate, confidential and reported promptly in the HRIS system
Keeping up to date on various recruitment technology tools, including applicant tracking systems, internet sourcing platforms, social media channels, etc
Developing and maintaining a network of contacts to help identify and source qualified candidates locally and nationally through the development and maintenance of a network of contacts and related databases
Researching recruitment and onboarding best practices/trends and providing recommendations to the HR Team
Providing recruitment-related project support to the HR Team as required
Performs other recruitment-related duties as required

Education and Experience

3-5 years of related experience in recruitment or in a similar HR role
Completion of a Human Resources Management degree/diploma, other related degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
CPHR or similar designation would be an asset.
Technical expertise with an ability to understand and explain job requirements for IT roles, considered an asset
Experience sourcing utilizing LinkedIn and other social media platforms would be highly desirable

What we offer you

We value your work, which enables us to continuously raise the bar on how we can best serve citizens worldwide. Maximus Canada offers the following:

Competitive market-based salaries
Comprehensive employer-paid benefits
Generous paid time off package
Group Retirement Savings Plan
Remote work environments in Canada

Maximus Global Core Values

* Accountability - Accepting responsibility to solve problems and rise to each challenge

* Collaboration - Partnering to instill trust and working as one

* Compassion - Empowering humanity by applying empathy and insight to every interaction

* Customer Focus - Cultivating an authentic desire to help others succeed

* Innovation - Embracing change and championing new ways forward

* Respect - Valuing the work we do, who we do it with, and the people we serve

Please note that while all applications are appreciated, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. (No Agencies, Please)

Highly proficient in using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and SharePoint
Ability to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships
High level of resourcefulness, flexibility and adaptability
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
Successful in managing multiple projects and competing priorities, able to allocate time effectively to meet deadlines
Results-oriented professional with strong time-management, analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
Detail-oriented and accurate in execution, with the ability to work well under pressure and with minimal supervision
Demonstrated professionalism

EEO Statement
Maximus is passionate about our employees and place their well-being at the center of our people strategy.  We are committed and proud to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.  We value diversity, equity and inclusion and invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, veterans and gender identities recognizing that this is paramount for the growth and success of our organization.