Senior Recruiter (Clinical & Retail)

Location: This hybrid role requires 3 days on-site at our Mississauga, ON office and 2 days remote per week.

Salary: $85,000 – $100,000
Actual compensation within the range will be based on experience
We also offer quarterly variable compensation package (bonus) + benefits

About Specsavers

Welcome to Specsavers - where we're not just about eyewear and eyecare, we're a purpose-driven organization committed to changing lives through better sight. Ranked as the 11th Best Workplace™ in Canada and 16th Best Workplace™ in the world by Great Place to Work®, we take pride in our optometrist-owned business model, providing quality eyecare and affordable eyewear to Canadians across the country.

Our journey began 40 years ago in the UK, with visionary optometrists Doug and Mary Perkins. Today, we support over 2,700 healthcare businesses, passionately caring for more than 44 million patients and customers worldwide.

At Specsavers, we believe that access to quality eyecare should be a right, not a luxury. That's why we go above and beyond to transform the eyecare experience in Canada. With our advanced clinical equipment and an extensive range of affordable and high-quality eyewear, we're here to make a real difference in the lives of our customers.

But that’s not all - we're also dedicated to fostering a positive, inclusive and supportive work culture. We strive to create an environment where our partners thrive while benefiting from the collective support and resources of our dedicated teams.

If you're passionate about making a difference, providing incredible care, and being part of a values and purpose-driven organization, join us on our journey to revolutionize the way Canadians experience eyecare. Together, we can change lives through better sight.

What You’ll Do

Purpose of the role

Specsavers Canada is looking for a proactive and organized Recruitment Partner to join our Specsavers Recruitment Services (SRS) team. In this role, you’ll support the recruitment of Optometrists, Licensed Opticians, and Retail team members across our growing network of stores in Canada.

You’ll work closely with Partners, support office teams, and candidates to deliver a professional, efficient, and values-led recruitment experience. From sourcing and outreach to interview coordination and onboarding support, your role will help ensure stores are set up for success with great clinical and retail talent.

Key Responsibilities

Sourcing & Attraction

• Proactively source Optometric Doctors (ODs), including headhunting from organization lists and reaching out to competitors.
• Search and select Opticians and Retail colleagues using platforms like LinkedIn, Indeed, job boards, events, referrals, and internal talent pools.
• Create and post engaging job advertisements across relevant channels.
• Represent Specsavers at recruitment events, career fairs, and university engagements in collaboration with marketing and recruitment teams.
• Support social media and campaign-based attraction efforts by sharing insights and activity results.

Candidate Engagement & Management

• Manage a portfolio of associate Doctors (locums) across multiple provinces.
• Serve as the first point of contact for candidates, responding to inquiries and guiding them through the recruitment process.
• Coordinate interviews between candidates and store Partners, ensuring timely feedback.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the ATS and CRM systems.
• Share relevant information with candidates to help them understand the Specsavers business model, roles, and expectations.
• Deliver a seamless and professional candidate experience from application to onboarding handoff.

Partner Collaboration

• Collaborate with Partners to understand current and future hiring needs for clinical and retail roles.
• Influence Partners to make strategic hiring decisions.
• Provide regular updates and market insights to support informed hiring decisions.
• Guide Partners through the hiring process, including job ad creation, interviews, and feedback loops.
• Respond to Partner feedback and work with the broader team to enhance the recruitment experience.

Team Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with Recruitment, Marketing, and Clinical Performance teams to align efforts and improve hiring outcomes.
• Share ideas to enhance tools, templates, and the candidate journey.
• Collaborate with the Recruitment Manager to report progress and share insights that evolve recruitment strategies.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Five years+ of experience in recruitment, resourcing, or talent acquisition (in-house or agency), with two experience working to recruit senior level candidates ($200,000+). 
• Strong sourcing skills with experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and other outreach tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to engage candidates and build relationships with store Partners.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple vacancies and deadlines.
• Comfortable using applicant tracking systems or CRMs to manage workflow.

Nice to have

• Experience recruiting for healthcare, clinical, or retail roles.
• Knowledge of the optometry or optical industry.
• Exposure to multi-site or franchise-based recruitment.

Our Fellow ‘Speccies’ Enjoy

• Generous vacation allotment and 1 paid volunteer day
• 1 extra paid day off and an eyecare voucher on your birthday
• RRSP matching
• Quarterly performance bonus
• Healthcare spending account
• Health and dental benefits effective on your first day
• Team and company social events

Behaviours We Value

• Collaborative: We work together as one Specsavers to deliver our purpose
• Curious: We question, explore, and seek out diverse perspectives to develop our knowledge and understanding
• Courageous: We challenge the status quo, we experiment with good ideas, and we are brave, bold, and fast in our decision making
• Compassionate: We care, support, and help each other
• Commercial: We treat money wisely and make decisions that are good for our customers, our partners, our people, and good for the long term

We hope that in applying with us, you value these things as well!

Our Hybrid Work Model

Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Specsavers, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that a diverse team enriches our work environment and enables us to achieve our goals. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates of all backgrounds and abilities to apply. If you believe you can contribute to our mission and vision, we welcome your application, even if you don't meet every qualification listed. We value the unique skills and perspectives each individual brings to our team.

Accessibility and Accommodations

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you require accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We will work with you to meet your needs and ensure a fair and equitable experience.