Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Specialist

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Specialist

Nova Scotia

Are you ready for a new career journey at Nova Scotia's largest credit union? Join our dedicated team at East Coast Credit Union, where commitment to community, member satisfaction, and financial excellence are the foundation of everything we do.

East Coast Credit Union is a community-driven financial institution committed to a better banking model. A credit union is like a bank in many ways, but with cooperative ownership and special focus on people, not profits. We redefine the definition of local and bring Nova Scotians from many regions together with honest lending, savings, and investment products. Be part of an organization committed to fostering growth and empowering individuals on our team and in our East Coast community.

The Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Specialist is responsible for supporting the full recruitment and onboarding lifecycle, ensuring a seamless and positive experience for candidates, new hires, and hiring managers. The Specialist also supports immigration processes, leverages technology and sourcing strategies to attract top talent, and contributes to continuous improvement through data tracking, reporting, and process enhancements.

We offer…

• Outstanding culture and opportunity to join an engaged and community-focused team.
• Competitive compensation to commensurate with experience ($65,820.61 – $77,436.32 and benefits with performance-based incentives.
• Generous benefit package including a Flexible Health and Dental Plan (paid 100% by employer) and up to 9% contribution with employer match in the Defined Contribution Pension Plan.
• Tuition reimbursement, training, and personal development.
• Additional employee perks include but not limited to annual wellness credit; reduced rates on employee loans/mortgages and paid volunteer time.

You would…

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, reference checks, offers, and onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and provide guidance on effective recruitment practices.
• Coordinate onboarding activities to ensure seamless integration for new hires, including checklists, internal notifications, and readiness activities.
• Ensure recruitment activities comply with HR policies, employment legislation, and collective agreements where applicable.
• Prepare letters of offer and manage pre-employment requirements, including reference checks, assessments, background checks, and bonding.
• Assist with immigration pathways, including the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), maintaining up-to-date knowledge and supporting employer applications.
• Participate in career fairs and recruitment events and support employer branding initiatives.
• Support proactive sourcing through job boards, social platforms, professional networks, and partnerships.
• Identify opportunities for process enhancements and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

You have…

• Successfully completed a bachelor’s degree in business or human resources.
• Three years of experience in Recruitment/Talent Acquisition with an emphasis on proactive sourcing, preferably in the financial industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience. RPR, CPHR or equivalent designations are considered an asset.

You are…

• Experienced with onboarding programs, employment verification, and immigration support (e.g., Atlantic Immigration Program or similar).
• Knowledgeable of sourcing strategies, digital recruitment tools, social media recruiting, and employment legislation, policies, and collective agreements.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume environment, apply problem-solving and decision-making skills, and integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion principles into recruitment and onboarding processes.

Applications will be accepted until: March 18, 2026.

Please note that all offers of employment are conditional upon the acceptance of an Individual Fidelity Bond Application which includes a criminal check and a credit check.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At East Coast Credit Union, we believe everyone has potential. If you are excited about this career opportunity and your experience may not perfectly align with every qualification in this job posting, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this role or other opportunities we may have.

We wish to thank applicants in advance; only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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At East Coast Credit Union, we are passionate about creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and believe a diversity of perspectives, experiences and backgrounds benefit our employees, our members, and our communities.

East Coast Credit Union is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please contact Human Resources by email at careers@creditu.ca or by phone at 902.464.7107