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Senior Recruitment Consultant

Medavie

Ontario, Ontario

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Medavie

Ontario, Ontario
 
Salary: Information not available
 
Hybrid
Ontario
Full time
Posted 3 Days Ago
R-256548

Position Type:

Permanent

If you’re looking for a fulfilling career that can make a real difference in your life, and the lives of others, you’ve come to the right place.

As a national health solutions partner, we put people first in everything we do — and that begins with our team of 8,000+ professionals who bring a cross-section of diverse life experiences and career expertise to Medavie. By collaborating and innovating together, our employees are creating industry-leading solutions in insurance, primary care and emergency medical services that impact millions of lives in Canada each year.

Our mission is to improve the wellbeing of Canadians so that every life can be lived to the fullest — and it’s reflected in our award-winning culture. We celebrate individuality and value the diverse perspectives and skills our employees contribute. We go beyond providing competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth, flexible work options, meaningful experiences, and supportive leadership. Medavie is where employees can be their best selves, feel they belong, and achieve their full potential. Be part of it by applying for a position with us today.

We’re looking for a Senior Recruitment Consultant who is more than a recruiter—you’ll be a strategic partner and change driver. In this role, you’ll lead recruitment initiatives, shape forward-thinking strategies, and advise business leaders at all levels. You won’t just post jobs; you’ll proactively engage the market, build relationships with top talent, and influence how we attract and retain exceptional people. Your focus will be on senior-level roles in Business Development (Sales), Group Underwriting, Healthcare, Finance, and HR within our fastest-growing region. If you’re passionate about transforming recruitment into a consultative, value-driven function, we want to hear from you.

As the TA lead for Ontario, you will shape and execute strategies to attract top talent for this rapidly growing region. You’ll be a forward-thinking talent advisor—anticipating future needs, building a strong pipeline of high-caliber candidates, and positioning Medavie as an employer of choice. In this role, you’ll serve as an ambassador for the Medavie Inc. brand and culture, forging meaningful relationships within the community and professional networks. You’ll leverage innovative sourcing approaches and market insights to uncover exceptional talent for both current and future opportunities.

  

What’s in it for you?

  • A work environment where people are respected and fulfilled both professionally and personally through healthy relationships, work-life balance and meaningful work
  • A diverse team of colleagues with multiple fields of expertise
  • Comprehensive health and dental plan that is 100% employer paid effective your first day including; wellness benefits, health resources and fitness center discounts
  • An organization where we encourage personal learning and growth
  • If getting involved in charitable causes is something you’re passionate about, we support and offer plenty of opportunities to give back

Responsibilities:

  • Accountable for entire recruiting life cycle from candidate presentation to offer acceptance
  • Partner with Hiring Leaders to build effective sourcing, assessment, and closing approaches with an ability to manage client group expectations through a deep understanding of their staffing needs
  • Build and maintain a consistent pipeline of candidates through constant sourcing efforts, seeking new sourcing options and developing creative approaches to finding talent
  • Curate an exceptional candidate experience at each point
  • Leverage external networking and professional associations to reinforce Medavie's career opportunities 
  • Lead exciting Talent Acquisition projects including but not limited to; recruitment sourcing strategies and training for the team, digital transformation and AI, Ontario community & school partnerships, internship programs and so much more!
  • Forge excellent relationships with internal stakeholders and work strategically to advance special projects/initiatives, resolving staffing challenges and think outside-the-box to develop and lead creative strategies and solutions
  • Lead pro-active market research and TA/HR competitive intel to enhance project success
  • Lead the creation of documents and resources to support various projects, such as project plans, procedural and learning tools, online documentation all using specific design programs
  • Work independently, with and through HR COEs to plan and lead special projects 

What you need to succeed:

  • Be a Recruitment Lead and Strategic Consultant – a forward thinker and change agent who owns relationships with leaders, drives talent strategies, and influences decisions. This is not an order-taking role; we’re looking for someone who thrives with autonomy and does not require micro-management.
  • Minimum 5 years’ full life cycle recruiting experience, recruiting, and sourcing senior positions in insurance and/or healthcare is mandatory
  • Experience recruiting in-house is mandatory—this role is about building and owning trusted relationships with leaders, acting as a dedicated consultant, and driving recruitment strategies. We’re looking for someone who partners closely with business leaders to influence decisions and deliver value, not simply take orders or post positions.
  • Post-secondary education in related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
  • Demonstrated consultative approach in working with Hiring Leaders, candidates, community partners, schools, agencies, etc. with the goal of excellence in recruitment at all stages 
  • Detail oriented with superior follow-up and proven ability to multi-task and adapt in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience managing and prioritizing multiple recruitment initiatives, projects, and client relationships
  • Workday (ATS) experience in sourcing, tracking, and managing candidates is mandatory
  • Proven ability to leverage job boards, social media platforms, and recruitment sourcing tools to proactively mine and source top talent for current and future needs
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
  • Strong client focus with the ability to network and establish effective partnerships and build relationships 
  • Ability to work 1-day a week in the Etobicoke ON office is a requirement
  • Experience working in a virtual environment 
  • Bilingualism (French and English) is an asset

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We believe our employees should reflect the communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. To provide the best experience possible, we will support you with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team of your needs.  We are committed to making sure recruitment, retention, advancement, and compensation are fair and accessible while following all relevant human rights and privacy laws. We appreciate everyone who has shown interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

If you experience any technical issues throughout the application process, please email: Medavie.Recruitment@medavie.ca.

We are committed to hiring military and Veteran spouses and encourage you to identify your connection with the MSEN when reaching out to us or applying to any of our open roles.

 

Have questions or want to learn more about us? We would love to hear from you!

kristen.drapeau@medavie.bluecross.ca

 

Whenever possible, reach out to a named contact rather than a general inbox  - it helps ensure a quicker, more personalized response. If you hit a bounce-back, let us know at

employment.Emploi@cfmws.com

 

 

About Medavie

Welcome to Medavie!

I would be happy to share and discuss our organization, current and future career opportunies.

Many of our roles are able to be remote (work from home) in Canada

- Kristen Drapeau, Senior Recruitment Consultant

-Krysta Duguay, Recruitment Consultant 

Who we are

We’re a team of over 8,000 professionals serving clients from coast-to-coast with operations in most provinces. We provide health benefits to nearly 1 in 10 Canadians and manage emergency medical services for nearly 1 in 15 Canadians.

We’ve been a leading health services partner for individuals, employers and governments across Canada for 80 years and a premier all-in-one carrier that provides health, dental, travel, life and disability benefits to individuals and organizations.

We've been recognized as one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures, one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, and an Imagine Caring Company.

 

What we value

Our values are inherent to our culture and provide the framework for each interaction we have and transaction we make, while providing a clear set of expectations to empower employees to do the right thing for everyone we serve. We are:

Caring – We show compassion in everything we do

Accountable – We follow through on our commitments

Responsive – We have the courage to act and adapt

Innovative – We encourage and value new ideas

Community-minded – We achieve more together

More than simply a poster on the wall, our mission of improving the wellbeing of Canadians represents the purpose of our organization ― and we align that with our culture.

 

What we give back

As a not-for-profit organization, we don’t answer to shareholders. Instead, we invest our earnings in our business, our communities and, most importantly, our employees. We use some of these earnings to support:

Programs to support causes that are close to our employees' hearts, matching the volunteer hours and donations they contribute

An annual United Way workplace campaign led by employees in each of our locations

The Medavie Foundation, which invests in community initiatives and organizations that improve the wellbeing of Canadians, focuses on some of the most pressing mental and physical health challenges facing Canadians.

 

We want to meet you as you are

At Medavie Blue Cross, we foster a culture of openness, understanding and a sense of belonging where everyone can bring their true selves to work. Nearly 70% of our management roles are held by women and we’re committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued for who they are and what they contribute. We will accommodate people with disabilities during the recruitment, selection and hiring processes.

 

What we offer

If you live our values and deliver results, you’ll experience meaningful, rewarding work in a purpose-centred, inclusive organization that provides:

Flexible work options: We want you to work where you work best. We offer work from home, from the office, or a hybrid of the two, while ensuring you feel connected to your team and to our purpose. Our flexibility goes beyond location. We also have flexible working hours and part-time options available.

Competitive compensation: We believe in rewarding our employees for the skills they bring to their jobs and the results they deliver. This includes competitive compensation that will reflect your experience and expertise and annual performance-based incentives, a 100% employer-matched defined contribution pension plan, an employee RRSP, one-on-one financial counselling, vacation and personal days to help you rest, refuel and balance your life.

Career Growth: Internal talent mobility and growth are an integral part of our success. Employees are empowered to own their career development and have rewarding experiences in a variety of work areas. Supportive leadership will encourage and coach you to maximize your potential so you can access multiple learning pathways to develop. Our leadership development program and other programs, such as mentoring, performance-based management and education assistance, are offered to provide employees with an environment of lifelong learning.

 

Outstanding benefits: Wellbeing is at the centre of everything we do and this starts with our employees. To help you take a proactive approach to your health, we provide:

  • Comprehensive benefits to support you and your family, including fully paid premiums for medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Extensive mental health support (including virtual care options and an employee family assistance program)
  • Health spending and personal wellness accounts that allow you to claim everything from art gallery memberships to Wi-Fi, fitness membership discounts, and more
  • A digital rewards and recognition program to support and empower you on your wellbeing journey
  • Family-friendly and inclusive benefits like maternity and paternity leave top-up, gender affirmation support and fertility coverage to support your growing family