Assistant, Talent Acquisition

About The Ottawa Hospital

The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,400 beds and approximately 17,000 staff, physicians, residents and volunteers, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec and Eastern Nunavut regions. At The Ottawa Hospital, we don't just serve our community, we belong to the community. That insight is at the heart of our ambitious plan to reshape the future of healthcare for our community.

From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking innovative solutions to the most complex health care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision to provide each patient with the kind of care and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.

Position Information

Temporary position until approximately August 1-st, 2026.

The Talent Acquisition Assistant has a key role within the Talent Acquisition team and has two main areas of focus:

• Provide administrative support for internal and external recruitment processes
• Responsible for full cycle recruiting of assigned portfolio (determining posting requirements, preparing job postings, screening candidates, conducting pre-employment due diligence, preparing offer letters, etc.)

The Assistant, Talent Acquisition ensures that the experience of hiring leaders and new hires is positive through employing a high level of client service and administrative skills and deploying knowledge of recruiting best practice.

Rotation/Shifts

Days, 8 hour shifts.

• As a member of the Talent Acquisition team, the incumbent may be required to attend occasional job fairs, outside of regular hours.

What You Will Do

The Ottawa Hospital has an exciting opportunity in our Talent Acquisition (TA) Team! Members of our Talent Acquisition team work collaboratively in a fast-paced and versatile environment, recruiting top talent for The Ottawa Hospital.

The Assistant, Talent Acquisition is a key member of the Talent Acquisition Team and is responsible for end to end recruiting for CUPE positions within The Ottawa Hospital. This position is client-focused and ensures that the clients' recruitment needs are met through each recruitment process. This includes determining posting requirements, preparing draft job postings, reviewing and screening applications, and preparing offer letters for internal transfers and external hires.

What You Will Bring

• 3 year college diploma in a discipline related to Human Resources (e.g. Business, Human Resources Management, Social Sciences, etc.)
• Minimum one (1) year of experience working in a fast-paced administrative environment;
• General knowledge of Hospital policies, rules and regulations;
• Knowledge of HR principles in Recruitment & Selection;
• Intermediate knowledge of Word and Excel;
• Strong client focus;
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced, high volume environment;
• Ability to work independently and to be a team contributor;
• Ability to work as part of a large, multi-faceted team within a strong unionized context;
• Solution-oriented and able to think critically;
• Good organizational and time management skills;
• Good analytical, judgment and problem solving skills;
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills;
• Excellent customer service skills.

You will stand out with:

• Proficiency in English and French – oral expression (advanced level) and comprehension (advanced level).

What You Can Expect From Us

The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.

The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.

Interested? Apply today!

If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by improving the health of the community, excited by leading-edge medical technology, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient safety as we are, we would like to hear from you. Please submit an on-line application for the position you are interested in. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. Candidates are encouraged to request accommodations throughout all stages of the recruitment process. These accommodation requests will be kept confidential. To request an accommodation or if you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact TOHRecruitment@toh.ca.