12-month contract
Who we are
SCC is a small but impactful Crown corporation that reports to Parliament through Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. Using our expertise and vast network, SCC helps organizations by opening a gateway to possibilities, both at home and abroad. We bring people together, foster collaboration and expand their horizons in trade, sustainability, and global connectivity. We represent and advance Canada’s interests on the international stage in ways no other organization can.
As Canada’s national standardization body, SCC offers more than a few pieces of the standards development and conformity assessment puzzle. We provide comprehensive strategies that allow Canadian businesses and innovators to contribute to shaping established and emerging markets. We help knock down trade barriers and create opportunities for businesses to innovate and expand into new markets by laying the foundation for their success.
SCC’s work also helps drive Canada’s health, well-being, and economic prosperity. Whether it’s the food we eat, the products and technologies we use, or how we get to work, every aspect of our lives is touched by standards. Standards and conformity assessment not only provide confidence in the quality and safety of products and services, but they also play an integral role in improving the overall health and safety of Canadians, and of their environment. At SCC, everything we do is aimed at improving Canadians’ quality of life and economic prosperity.
Our culture
A recipient of Waterstone’s Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures award in 2023, 2024, and 2025, we foster a culture grounded in our core values of respect, professionalism, and integrity. Our culture continues to evolve as we adapt to new ways of working, strengthening our ability to collaborate, remain agile, and support one another. This sustained recognition reflects a workplace defined by compassion, flexibility, and a shared commitment to excellence.
A Day in the Life of a Talent Acquisition Specialist
The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for administering the full cycle of recruitment, to provide expertise to leaders throughout the hiring and workforce planning process and, to ensure the attraction of high-quality candidates to the Standards Council of Canada (SCC). The Talent Acquisition Specialist provides advice to the SCC community as it relates to the recruitment, retention, and education of employees across the organization and supports, talent development and organizational development initiatives. The incumbent will oversee, enhance, and ensure the efficient operation of SCC’s human capital management (HCM), focusing on recruitment and onboarding modules.
Your background
Requirements
Security clearance: Reliability
Language: Bilingual Imperative (SISS)
Education
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
Experience and skills
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in various functional areas of Human Resources.
- At least 3 years of direct experience in talent acquisition and recruitment.
- Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and recruitment strategies.
- Experience with Human Resource information systems (HRIS).
- Ability to interpret and apply organizational policy combined with knowledge of Canadian employment legislation, including the Official Languages Act, Canada Labour Code, Employment Standards, and the Canadian Human Rights Act.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to maintain data integrity and optimize recruitment workflows.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a confidential, fast paced environment.
You May Also Have
- Certified Human Resources Professional / Leader (CHRP / CHRL) designation.
- Experience supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
- Familiarity with social media recruiting strategies.
Key Activities
- Manage full-cycle recruitment, selection and onboarding
- Screen, interview, and shortlist candidates; coordinate interview logistics and reference checks.
- Collaborate with leaders to define roles, update job descriptions, and develop staffing plans.
- Coach leaders and employees on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Maintain HR records, personnel files, and confidential documents.
- Track recruitment metrics, analyze trends, and prepare reports.
- Generate reports from the HRIS and analyze data to support decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with employment standards, HR policies, and security requirements.
- Participate in HR projects and process improvements.
- Work closely with management and external agencies
A final note
Note 1: Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Note 2: SCC is responsible for the Personnel Security Clearance process. Typically to be eligible for a "Reliability" clearance, you must have five years of verifiable background information and to be eligible for a "Secret" clearance, you must have 10 years of verifiable background information. The process usually involves reference inquiries, verification of qualifications, criminal records checks, and credit checks (as required) and may require fingerprints. For more information about obtaining a security clearance, please review the Standard on Security Screening.
Please attach a detailed cover letter to your resume. In addition to learning about your education, training and experience, we want to hear your story! We’d love to hear about how your accomplishments, and the skills you applied to achieve them, relate to them and why you think this opportunity is a good fit for you.
We are committed to creating and fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that reflects the peoples’ lives that we impact and the Canadian community that we work within. We strive to create an environment where everyone is comfortable being their authentic selves. We welcome Indigenous peoples and persons from all races, ethnicities, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, and physical or mental abilities to be part of our team.
We strive to ensure a barrier-free selection process. If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, testing or interview, please advise the HR representative of the accommodation measures that you require to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.
Please apply directly on SCC’s Careers Page before the closing date.
We will be carefully reviewing all applications, and those who's qualifications align best with our current needs will be contacted. You will receive confirmation that your application has reached us.
Thank you for your interest in SCC and for taking the time to review this ad.
