Talent Acquisition Specialist, Campus Recruitment - Definity, Toronto

Key Duties

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist focusing on campus recruitment, you will be instrumental in attracting, hiring, and developing top emerging talent at Definity. This role involves leading full-cycle campus recruitment efforts and managing key early talent programs, ensuring an exceptional experience for students and stakeholders alike.

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for co-op, internship, and entry-level opportunities across the organization.
• Partner with hiring leaders to understand workforce needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Source, screen, interview, and manage candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Facilitate interviews, extend offers, and ensure an exceptional candidate experience.
• Manage recruitment activity and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Lead the planning and execution of campus recruitment programs and annual hiring cycles.
• Build strong relationships with business leaders, academic partners, and student groups.
• Facilitate monthly co-op huddles and engagement sessions to foster connection, development, and knowledge sharing across the student community.
• Coordinate student engagement initiatives, including volunteer opportunities, networking events, and social activities.
• Support co-op onboarding, performance management, and student development programs.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings and provide guidance on campus hiring best practices.
• Act as a trusted advisor to hiring leaders and internal partners.
• Lead and support projects that enhance campus recruitment programs and processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, stakeholder experience, and candidate outcomes.
• Track recruitment metrics and leverage data to inform decisions and program enhancements.
• Support employer branding initiatives, campus events, career fairs, and recruitment marketing activities.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will bring a solid foundation in talent acquisition and a passion for early talent development. Your experience in managing recruitment cycles and building strong relationships will be key to your success.

• 3+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Campus Recruitment, Early Talent Programs, or Human Resources.
• Experience managing full-cycle recruitment and partnering with business leaders.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated experience leading initiatives and driving process improvements.
• Excellent stakeholder management, relationship-building, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and experience working with recruitment metrics and reporting.
• Postsecondary education in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or a related field.

About Definity

Definity is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. Our ambition is to be one of Canada’s leading and most innovative property and casualty insurers. We believe we can’t achieve this without our people, so we foster a culture that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.

At Definity, inclusion, diversity, and equity are essential to our success. We are actively seeking diverse backgrounds and perspectives to help us make insurance better. Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility throughout the recruitment process and beyond. As part of Definity’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that our work takes place on the lands now known as Canada, recognizing the enduring presence, wisdom, and stewardship of Indigenous peoples.

Why You'll Love It Here

Definity offers a rewarding environment where you can truly thrive. We provide a flexible, hybrid work experience that balances office and virtual work, depending on your tasks and team. We've been recognized by Great Place to Work® as one of the Best Workplaces™ in Canada for women, for youth, and for inclusion, demonstrating our commitment to a supportive and engaging culture.

• Hybrid work schedule for most roles.
• Company share ownership program.
• Incentive Program for eligible employees, based on individual and company performance.
• Pension and savings programs, with company-matched RRSP contributions.
• Paid volunteer days and company matching on charitable donations.
• Educational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off to study for exams.
• Focus on inclusion with employee groups, support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, and programs for working parents.
• Wellness and recognition programs.
• Discounts on products and services, including insurance.