Careers at CMHC: Bilingual Manager, Talent Acquisition

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a permanent employee:

• Annual Paid vacation.
• Annual individual performance incentive.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more. 
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.
• While positions at CMHC require some in-office presence, alternative work arrangements may be considered for Indigenous candidates. 

About the Role

As a strategic and people-centered Manager, Talent Acquisition, you will lead and evolve our end-to-end recruitment function. In this role you will partner closely with HR and business leaders to anticipate workforce requirements and deliver inclusive, thoughtful hiring strategies that attract exceptional talent. 

In this role, you’ll play a key part in shaping workforce strategy, strengthening our employer brand, and developing a high performing team of talent acquisition professionals. If you’re passionate about innovative recruitment approaches, data driven decision-making, and delivering an exceptional candidate experience—this is your opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact. 

What You’ll Do

Strategy & Leadership

• Lead the development and execution of talent acquisition strategies aligned with workforce planning and business objectives.
• Contribute to the annual HR plan and ensure recruitment practices remain competitive and forward-thinking.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement across talent acquisition programs, policies, processes, and tools.
• Partner with People Analytics and Workforce Planning teams to assess labour market trends and inform strategic talent decisions, including buy, build, or borrow approaches.

Team Leadership & Operations

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of talent acquisition professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Oversee day-to-day recruitment operations, effectively managing workloads, priorities, and optimizing team performance.

Talent & Candidate Experience

• Deliver a best in class, inclusive hiring experience for candidates, hiring managers, and HR partners.
• Lead Director-level recruitment, including candidate assessment and interview processes.

Partnerships & Employer Brand

• Act as a trusted advisor to HR Business Partners and senior leaders, building strong relationships and influencing talent decisions.
• Collaborate with cross functional stakeholders to align talent acquisition strategies with broader organizational priorities.
• Strengthen employer branding and employee value proposition to position the organization as an employer of choice.

Performance & Governance

• Leverage recruitment metrics, performance dashboards, and key hiring indicators to monitor outcomes and continuously improve hiring quality and effectiveness.
• Develop and monitor performance dashboards and key hiring metrics.

What You Bring

• Undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education, or a related field or a combination of education and experience or a combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in talent acquisition, including at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong expertise in recruitment strategies, workforce planning, and labour market trends.
• Experience with e-recruitment tools and diverse interview techniques (including behavioural interviewing).
• Proven ability to develop and use recruitment metrics and performance dashboards.
• Strong understanding of HR policies, employment legislation, and industry best practices.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills in both official languages (French and English), with experience engaging senior leaders.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Demonstrated ability to operate both strategically and tactically.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities.

Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion 

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion 

What happens after you apply 

We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. Learn more about our hiring process.  If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we're always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!