Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Summary

CareRx is looking for a Contract Talent Acquisition Specialist until July 2027. This position will support hiring in Ontario with occasional support for Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan.

Reporting to the Manager, Talent Acquisition, the Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for sourcing, recruiting, and managing the process from intake to hire, ensuring a positive candidate and hiring manager experience.

Why you should join CareRx

Collaborative Team: Work with colleagues who share a passion for shaping the future of senior care.

Make a Real Impact: Feel fulfilled knowing your work directly benefits others within the communities we serve.

Flexible Benefits: For eligible roles, enjoy flexible medical and dental coverage that fits your needs.

Defined Work Schedule: Offers a healthy work-life balance with predictable hours.

Focus on Care: Work in an environment where your clinical expertise takes priority — without the demands of retail pharmacy.

Supportive Culture: Be part of a respectful, inclusive workplace where collaboration, connection and shared purpose drive everything we do.

Stability and Growth: Join a well-established Canadian company with a strong foundation for job security and opportunities to grow your career.

Appreciation in Action: We recognize great work through peer-nominated awards, team shout-outs and everyday moments of appreciation.

Celebrations and Community: From cultural events to team socials and holiday fun — we make time to connect, celebrate and enjoy the moments that bring us together.

Requirements:

• Manage the full cycle recruitment process with intake meetings, job postings, sourcing, video interviewing, interview scheduling, extending offers of employment and processing background checks
• Utilize your knowledge of multiple recruiting sources to identify and engage top talent
• Maintain high-touch and proactive communication with candidates, hiring managers, and the human resources team during the talent acquisition cycle, striving to provide everyone involved with a highly positive experience
• Perform sourcing activities for open positions, creating a strategy through a broad range of channels including direct recruitment, employee referrals, professional associations, campus partnerships, career fairs and social media platforms
• You will investigate creative sourcing opportunities for our openings and make the changes needed to implement new sourcing strategies
• You will develop and lead the college and university recruitment strategy including, but not limited to: co-ops, summer interns, on-campus events, etc.

What You Bring To The Team

• 3+ years of experience in corporate recruitment in a high volume hiring setting
• Diploma in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred
• Experience utilizing various job boards and social media platforms
• Experience utilizing a talent acquisition system is required. Working with Dayforce recruitment module is an asset.
• Resilience with the ability to navigate talent channels to source and build strong talent pools in the local market within Pharmacy.
• Have a brand marketing mindset to set yourself above others in the market.

Qualities for Success:

• This is a role that collaborates across multiple verticals at CareRx, you must be able and willing to work in that type of environment
• A creative mindset with the ability to understand the business and provide solutions
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple demands, shifting priorities in a large, fast-paced and changing environment
• Proven track record of leveraging social media as a strategic recruitment tool
• Strong communication, influencing, innovation, project management and collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a positive contributor to the team
• Strong work ethic and sense of ownership and confidentiality.
• Ability to manage time well while encouraging movement on hiring with various stakeholders.

Compensation Range: $70,000 - $80,000. Actual pay rate will be based on the individual candidate’s credentials and experience.

Location: This is a Hybrid role with some on-site collaboration 1-2 days a week at 320 Bay street.

Opportunity: This is a current existing Contract position

AI Disclosure: CareRx does not use AI to screen candidates

Application Process:

Please note this position requires in-person presence at our Toronto office on Tuesdays each week.

CareRX welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Interested, qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

All applicants must successfully pass satisfactory background screening (depending on the role - Criminal Record Check, Credit Check, Driver’s Abstract, Education Verification, Current Professional Registration) and referencing. Background screening will be completed after an offer of employment has been extended and accepted.