Publicis Groupe Canada is the Canadian subsidiary of Publicis Groupe, the second largest communications group in the world and a global leader concentrated within four main activities: Communication, Media, Data and Technology. Publicis Groupe Canada represents the vision of a set of collaborative and integrated agencies that offer expertise and insightful services to many of the biggest brands in North America.
Publicis Groupe Canada is committed to its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion mandate which focuses on four pillars: Education, Talent Management, Outreach and Giving Back. Since the mandate's launch in 2020, they have made strong and continued growth in all their pillars including top-tier mental health benefits, regular education sessions for employees, six business resources groups for employees of various backgrounds and their allies and developing training and scholarships programs with POV and the Miami Ad School Canada. The Groupe also launched This Is The Job, an initiative designed to work with Canada's largest school boards to change the complexion of the marketing industry and inspire racialized teens and young adults to consider a career in the industry.
Canadian brands include: Publicis Canada (Publicis Canada, Hawkeye, Razorfish, Publicis Health, ThePubProductions, Nurun, Publicis Sports & Entertainment), Publicis Media (Starcom, Spark Foundry, Zenith), Leo Burnett (Leo Burnett Canada, Ove Brand Design, Leo Burnett Design), Saatchi & Saatchi (Saatchi & Saatchi Canada, Synergize, TPM),MSL Canada/North Strategic (North Strategic, MSL Canada, Notch Canada) and Publicis Sapient.
Overview
We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to support media and advertising recruitment across our agencies on a 3-month contract. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on agency recruitment experience who can manage searches with guidance, partner closely with hiring teams, and deliver a strong candidate experience in a fast-paced environment.
You will work alongside senior recruiters and HR partners to help meet short-term hiring needs across media disciplines.
Responsibilities
· Manage full-cycle recruitment for entry-level to mid-level media and advertising roles with support
· Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and timelines
· Source candidates using LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, and networking
· Conduct initial resume reviews and candidate screens
· Coordinate interviews and manage candidate communications
· Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
· Support job posting creation and recruitment marketing efforts
· Ensure a positive, inclusive candidate experience throughout the process
· Assist with recruitment reporting and short-term hiring projects as needed
Qualifications
· 2–4 years of experience in talent acquisition or agency recruitment
· Media, advertising, or creative agency experience required
· Experience recruiting for media roles (planning, buying, strategy, digital) is an asset
· Comfortable managing multiple requisitions in a fast-paced environment
· Strong communication and organizational skills
· Experience using ATS platforms and LinkedIn Recruiter
· Collaborative mindset with a willingness to learn and support team priorities
· Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring practices
Nice to Have
· Previous contract recruitment experience
· Exposure to high-volume or project-based hiring
· Familiarity with Publicis agencies or similar holding company environments
Additional information
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Accommodations are available throughout the hiring process upon request.
Salary
Transparency matters to us. The salary range for this position is $70-$80,000 per year. prorated to the 3 month tenure. Actual compensation within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and applicable certifications. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to offer based on current market data.
AI Use
We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications or analyzing resumes. These tools assist our recruitment team but never replace human decision-making. We believe in a human-first approach, where your experience and potential are recognized by people
Publicis Canada is committed to building a diverse workforce representative of our community. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply. If you require a specific accommodation please contact Human Resources at 416-925-7733 or by email at inquiries@publicisna.com
