Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Description

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will support the full-cycle recruitment process by attracting, assessing, and hiring top talent across the ParaMed business. As an integral member of the Talent Acquisition team, the Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for partnering with designated ParaMed districts and leaders to identify and leverage a variety of recruitment channels and sourcing strategies to build strong talent pipelines.

This position will be based out of Nova Scotia, Halifax. Extendicare offers a hybrid working environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Upload, monitor, and track postings within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) 

• Identify strategic sourcing opportunities and participate in community events 

• Review and assess applications 

• Conduct pre-screening interviews 

• Schedule interviews with Hiring Leaders and participate in interviews as required

• Communicate with applicants throughout the recruitment process 

• Review reports and analyze data to meet targets 

• Complete other duties as assigned.

What we’re looking for:

• Post-secondary education preferably in Human Resources 

• Minimum 3 years experience in high-volume recruitment required 

• Working knowledge of recruitment and selection and ATS Workday 

• Experience in proactive candidate sourcing 

• Experience in healthcare recruitment is an asset 

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize successfully in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment 

• Superior customer service skills and communication skills 

• Passion for making a real difference in the lives of people in your community. 

What Extendicare has to offer:

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities

• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization

• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.

• Employee Family Assistance Program.

• Robust benefits package

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. We operate a broad network of long-term care homes (both owned and under management contracts), deliver over 24 million hours of home health care services annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 157,000 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs more than  30,000 qualified, highly trained and dedicated team members who are passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better.

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Compensation Details

At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing quality of life for the people we serve across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to supporting care delivery in homes and communities nationwide. Our corporate roles play a vital part in enabling front-line teams to provide exceptional experiences for clients and families. Together, we foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability—creating solutions that strengthen our services and improve lives every day.​

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We are committed to providing competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. This opportunity is a replacement for an existing role and to support transparency, a hiring range may be included with this posting. However, final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

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Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.​

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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.​

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Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of recruitment and selection upon request.​