Talent Acquisition Specialist / Recruiter

October 14, 2026
Ottawa, ON, CA
$25 – $28/hr
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Access Healthcare Services (AHS) is a leading home and community healthcare provider serving the Ottawa and Champlain region. AHS provides nursing, personal and home support services on behalf of Ontario Health at Home, insurance providers, community partners and private individuals. AHS holds exemplary status with Accreditation Canada and offers a range of nursing and support services including specialty and ambulatory care clinics, in home nursing and personal support, corporate wellness services and facility staffing relief.
POSITION PROFILE
Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, the Talent Acquisition Specialist provides administrative support for the delivery of Human Resources activities related to recruitment, selection, hiring, and onboarding. The candidate will work collaboratively with all departments to recruit and screen candidates, including preparation of job postings, screening candidates, completing reference checks, and employee onboarding. The ideal candidate loves to hustle and is driven by landing the perfect candidate for the role.
As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will utilize your extraordinary interpersonal skills and passion for being a go-to ambassador for Access Healthcare. This is a full-time permanent position.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Undertakes and manages the recruitment process, including but not limited to;

  • Manage full-cycle recruiting by collaborating with the leadership team to determine staffing needs.
  • Review and screen applicant resumes in accordance with the hiring manager's needs.
  • Conduct preliminary phone interviews to assess talent fit.
  • Coordinate phone, virtual, and in-person interviews between top candidates and hiring teams
  • Make recommendations on hiring decisions.
  • Draft, deliver and review employment offers with successful candidates.
  • Create and develop sourcing strategies using traditional and non-traditional resources to identify and attract quality candidates.
  • Conduct interviews with prospective candidates.
  • Conduct reference checks for qualified applicants.
  • Follow up with candidates and hiring managers to obtain feedback.
  • Conduct pre-employment screening and ensure all relevant documentation is obtained prior to employment.
  • Develop and maintain an excellent relationship with internal and external stakeholders to ensure achievement of staffing goals.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulations.
  • Manage current candidate activity in our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Collage.
  • Manage application/resume file and retention according to company policy.
  • Coordinates onboarding set up for new hires and conducts day one orientation.
  • Coordinates new hire orientation sessions for all programs and leads day one orientation sessions.
  • Attends job/career fairs.

REQUIRED SKILLS

  • General knowledge of employment standards, employee relations, benefits, and onboarding.
  • Ability to write professional correspondence to employees, management, and vendors via internal and external communications.
  • Ability to work under limited supervision and with tight deadlines.
  • Ability to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times.
  • Attention to detail in all areas of work.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and trust with external candidates and internal teams.
  • Strong time management skills with the ability to manage a load of competing priorities under pressure and within respective deadlines.
  • Highly flexible with the ability to manage relationships at all levels.
  • Strong moral and ethical judgment in decision-making, along with a commitment to maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
  • Cultural sensitivity.
  • Strong customer service and troubleshooting skills.
  • Able to work effectively as a part of a team as well as independently.

QUALIFICATIONS
Must be legally authorized to work in Canada
Minimum 1 year experience in recruitment or talent acquisition
Diploma or degree in Human Resources or related field highly desirable
CHRP highly desirable
Experience in healthcare recruitment, specifically community or home health preferred
Proficiency in MS Office Suite 365 (all programs) required
AlayaCare experience preferred
BENEFITS
Health & Dental Benefits
RRSPs
Company cell phone and laptop
Bonuses
Competitive compensation package
Flexible schedule
Salary range $25.00 - $28.00 per hour commensurate with experience
Should you have any questions please contact our Talent Acquisition Specialist at careers@access-healthcare.com.
As an equal opportunity employer, AHS is committed to diversity, inclusion and accessibility. AHS welcomes and encourages applications from all people. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
We would like to thank everyone for their interest in this position however, only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.
www.acces-healthcare.com