Title:  Talent Acquisition Programs Specialist

Job Description

This newly created role is a strategic addition to our Talent Acquisition team, designed to elevate immigration compliance, internal mobility, and talent sourcing strategies while ensuring operational excellence. The ideal candidate will combine knowledge of Canadian immigration pathways (including Quebec-specific programs) with hands-on experience in recruiting and offer administration, acting as both a strategic advisor and an execution partner.

Why Join Us?

This role offers the unique opportunity to shape talent strategies while staying connected to the operational side of recruiting. You’ll work on impactful projects that drive organizational growth, creative ways to curate pipelines while improving reporting and compliance.

Job Responsibilities

Strategic Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong working knowledge of Canadian immigration programs, including Quebec-specific pathways, and proactively research relevant policies and agreements (e.g., Francophone, NAFTA/CUSMA, Young Professionals) to support in recommending effective hiring strategies.
• Enhance the Employee Referral Program by simplifying the process and introducing tracking tools to monitor referral activity, hire rates, and role-specific performance—driving higher participation and smarter insights.
• Lead the internal TA newsletter to boost visibility and engagement—highlighting open roles and creatively promoting talent programs—in collaboration with HR, TA, and internal communications.
• Source early talent by building strategic partnerships with hospitality programs at colleges and universities—supporting hiring through internships, co-ops, and trainee pipelines tailored to regional needs.

Hands-On Operational Responsibilities

• Maintain immigration program records and provide timely updates and reports to HR and managers.
• Review and screen job bank applications, ensuring proper documentation for immigration processes.
• Prepare and process salaried offers through the HR system, managing background checks and onboarding.
• Audit and manage offer templates and translations to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Update Talent Acquisition SOPs and troubleshoot system/process issues to support seamless hiring.
• Collaborate with immigration consultant and partners to review / complete Employer Portal offers, track invoices, and maintain compliance documentation.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• Experience:
  • 3 - 5 years in Talent Acquisition, with at least 2 years focused on immigration or global mobility.
  • Proven experience with Canadian immigration programs, including IRCC and Quebec-specific pathways.
  • Hands-on experience with offer administration and onboarding processes.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in ATS and HRIS systems; strong reporting skills (Excel, Power BI).
• Language: Fluency in English and French would be considered an asset.
• Core Competencies:
  • Excellent communication, creative mindset, stakeholder management, hospitality mindset, process improvement and optimization

Education

About Aramark

At Aramark, we empower our people to create moments that matter through exceptional hospitality experiences. We serve more than a dozen industries with pride and passion, building community, connection and careers all across the world. 

You'll be surrounded by some of the most innovative minds in the industry and powered by our shared mission to pursue what matters. Here, you'll have the opportunity to do great things for our people, our planet, our partners and our communities. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions and enable your growth. Supported by committed leadership, you'll be empowered to try new things and find solutions to tough problems. No matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is to help you reach your full potential and pursue what matters.