What are the responsibilities and job description for the Global Talent Acquisition Specialist (8-Month Contract, Extendable) position at Jobgether?
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Global Talent Acquisition Specialist (8-Month Contract, Extendable) based in Canada.
This role offers the opportunity to shape global hiring strategies within a fast-growing, international environment. You will own the full recruitment lifecycle across multiple countries and diverse functions, with a particular focus on sourcing exceptional education professionals. Working remotely with a globally distributed team, you will combine strategic talent sourcing, operational excellence, and modern AI-powered recruiting practices to build strong talent pipelines. The position is ideal for a recruitment professional who enjoys working across cultures, improving hiring processes, and creating outstanding candidate experiences. You will play a key role in strengthening a global talent function while helping attract the people who drive meaningful impact for families and communities worldwide.
- Own the complete recruitment lifecycle, including role intake, sourcing, screening, interviews, assessments, offer management, and transition to onboarding.
- Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, establish candidate profiles, and align on successful hiring outcomes.
- Lead international sourcing strategies, particularly for education-focused roles, by identifying and engaging qualified candidates across multiple markets.
- Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines for priority roles, locations, and candidate communities to support future hiring needs.
- Develop targeted sourcing approaches using international professional networks, specialized communities, relevant job boards, and innovative recruitment channels.
- Leverage AI-powered recruiting tools throughout the hiring process, including sourcing, candidate research, outreach personalization, screening, and pipeline management.
- Continuously evaluate and improve recruitment workflows, tools, and processes to increase efficiency and enhance candidate experience.
- Maintain accurate applicant tracking system records, ensure reliable recruitment data, and provide visibility into pipeline performance.
- Deliver a high-quality candidate experience by ensuring timely communication, structured interviews, consistent evaluation processes, and transparent hiring decisions.
- Share market insights, sourcing trends, and recruitment intelligence to strengthen employer branding and talent strategies.
Requirements
- 3 years of experience in full-cycle recruitment, preferably within international or multi-country hiring environments.
- Demonstrated experience sourcing and hiring education professionals across different regions, with an understanding of international talent communities and market dynamics.
- Strong knowledge of modern recruitment practices, including proactive sourcing, pipeline development, candidate engagement, and data-driven hiring.
- Experience using AI-enabled recruiting tools and a willingness to continuously explore new technologies to improve recruitment effectiveness.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple searches, maintain structured processes, and meet hiring timelines.
- Data-oriented mindset with the ability to track recruitment performance metrics such as pipeline quality, time-to-fill, and hiring outcomes.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across cultures, time zones, and remote teams.
- Fluent English communication skills required; additional languages relevant to international markets are considered an advantage.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities evolve and recruitment challenges require creativity and adaptability.
Benefits
- Fully remote working environment with flexibility to manage your own schedule within compatible time zones.
- 8-month contract opportunity with potential extension based on business needs and mutual fit.
- Opportunity to contribute to a global recruitment function undergoing transformation and innovation.
- Meaningful role where the talent you hire directly contributes to a mission-driven organization.
- Collaboration with an international People & Culture team and globally distributed colleagues.
- Exposure to modern AI recruiting technologies and innovative talent acquisition strategies.
- Opportunity to build deep expertise in international recruitment across multiple markets and specialized roles.
- A high-impact position with ownership over sourcing strategies, processes, and candidate experience improvements.
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
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