Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description:

Position Purpose:

This role exists to ensure the Talent Acquisition process is coordinated, efficient, and responsive, enabling The Salvation Army in Canada to attract and onboard qualified staff in a timely and consistent manner. By supporting key recruitment activities—such as job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, offers, and onboarding—the role contributes to building a strong workforce that advances the organization’s mission. The position also supports the Talent Acquisition team through project coordination and logistics, helping maintain operational effectiveness and a positive candidate experience. 

 

Key Accountabilities: 

• Coordinate the end‑to‑end recruitment cycle by posting roles, screening resumes, conducting reference checks, and preparing offers to ensure timely and compliant hiring outcomes.

• Source qualified candidates by actively engaging job boards, social networks, and recruitment platforms to strengthen candidate pipelines.

• Maintain accurate, complete, and legally compliant recruitment records, ensuring documentation integrity and ease of access.

• Administer recruitment logistics by tracking posting and vendor expenses, distributing invoices, and arranging translation services for French job postings as required.

• Initiate and track onboarding processes to confirm completion of all required employment, compliance, and payroll documentation for new hires.

• Support organizational onboarding and orientation initiatives by coordinating activities that promote a consistent and positive employee experience.

• Analyze talent acquisition operations and metrics, preparing reports and recommendations that inform process improvements and strategic decision‑making.

• Organize meetings and projects by preparing materials, documenting minutes, managing schedules, and providing professional, confidential coordination support to the Talent Acquisition team. 

 

Education and Experience Qualifications:

• Post-secondary school education of 2 years, preferably in Human Resources or Business Administration

• 2-5 years’ experience in a HR/Talent Acquisition Coordinator or senior administrative position.

• Experience with Workday Applicant Tracking System (preferred).

• Bilingualism in English/French (preferred).

• A strong client-service orientation background is required.

• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail with a strong focus on process accuracy and continuous improvement.

• Organize and prioritize multiple tasks effectively to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Operate proactively and independently with minimal supervision while maintaining accountability for outcomes.

• Exercise sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy when handling confidential and sensitive information.

• Build positive working relationships through strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.

• Communicate clearly and effectively using professional oral and written communication.

• Align work practices with and actively support the mission and mandate of The Salvation Army in Canada.

• Occasional travel may be required.

Compensation:

The target hiring range for this position is $50,897.60 to $63,627.20 with a maximum of $76,356.80.

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.