Requisition ID: 265730
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.
The Program Manager, Talent Acquisition – Candidate Experience is responsible for designing, delivering, and continuously enhancing end-to-end candidate experience strategies across the global recruitment lifecycle. This role ensures a seamless, inclusive, and high-impact experience for candidates, aligned with Scotiabank’s talent strategy and business objectives.
The role partners closely with Talent Acquisition, HR, business leaders, and enterprise stakeholders to drive program execution, process optimization, and experience transformation at scale.
Is this role right for you? In this role you will:
Lead the design and implementation of enterprise-wide candidate experience programs across the recruitment lifecycle
Ensure all TA initiatives are candidate-centric, inclusive, and aligned to the Bank’s brand and values
Identify key moments that matter and enhance journey mapping across attraction, interview, offer, and onboarding stages
Leverage market insights and best practices to evolve candidate experience strategies
Own and deliver end-to-end TA programs and initiatives, ensuring alignment to global TA strategy
Develop and execute rollout plans, communications, and adoption strategies
Collaborate with teams such as HR Technology, Legal, Inclusion, and Operations to deliver integrated solutions
Ensure programs align with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and risk frameworks
Establish governance models and standardized processes for candidate experience delivery
Promote consistency and quality across all recruitment touchpoints
Develop tools, resources, and training to enable TA teams to deliver best-in-class candidate experiences
Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We'd love to work with you if you have:
5–8+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Program Management, or HR Strategy
Strong background in candidate experience, recruitment operations, or TA transformation
Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional programs and stakeholders
Strong analytical mindset with experience leveraging data to drive decisions
Excellent communication and executive presentation skills
Experience in large, global, and matrixed organizations
Demonstrated experience planning and delivering hiring events, workshops, and training sessions, ensuring seamless execution, strong stakeholder coordination, and an engaging participant experience.
Knowledge of TA technologies (ATS, CRM, interview tools)
Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto
Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.
At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Have questions or want to learn more about us? We would love to hear from you!
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The Scotiabank Veterans Network (SVN) is committed to supporting veterans, reservists, and military spouses by recognizing and valuing their unique skills and experiences. As a military-friendly employer, Scotiabank actively promotes the integration of veterans into civilian careers by offering a wide range of employment opportunities across the Bank. SVN plays a key role in this effort, leading initiatives such as a mentorship program designed to support both current and transitioning veterans.
The team was instrumental in driving recent enhancements to Scotiabank’s reservist leave policy and organized the inaugural Valour and Vision Expo in Q4 2024, where industry leaders pledged to support veterans entering the civilian workforce. In February 2025, Scotiabank proudly served as the lead Banking Sponsor of the Invictus Games, an international multi-sport event that aids in the rehabilitation of wounded, injured, and ill service members—both active and retired.
Additionally, SVN hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including leadership symposiums and annual Remembrance Day ceremonies, to honor and support the military community.