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Pam Saldivar, CTMP

Winnipeg

Summary

Experienced Western Canada Strategic Talent Acquisition and Sourcing Specialist with a strong focus on relationship building and achieving results. Proven track record in improving employer branding and optimizing candidate experiences. Utilize targeted social media campaigns and advanced sourcing techniques to identify and engage passive candidates in both urban and rural markets, resulting in significant reductions in time-to-hire metrics. Skilled in utilizing data-driven insights and market intelligence to build and manage diverse candidate pipelines across multiple industries, with a specialization in financial services and insurance sectors. Stay up-to-date with evolving recruitment landscapes and provide cutting-edge consultative advice to candidates and hiring managers. Drive superior corporate outcomes through effective collaboration and implementation of strategic sourcing initiatives.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant

Combined Insurance a CHUBB Company
07.2024 - Current
  • Consulting on the development of efficient and effective sourcing, attraction, assessment, and employer branding strategies for a newly established corporate recruitment team focused on client-facing roles across Canada
  • Implemented innovative sourcing techniques that significantly enhanced the attraction and engagement of passive candidates.

Lead Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant Western Canada

Co-operators
02.2019 - 04.2024
  • Led recruitment initiatives, filling 90% of open requisitions with proactively sourced candidates
  • Successfully completed senior-level hires across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, and Northwest Territories, each with unique challenges, driving proven corporate growth
  • Championed the use of networking and social media platforms to engage potential candidates, creating brand awareness and converting passive talent into sourced hires
  • Developed search strategies to identify and acquire candidates with specific credentials (CFP, MBA), enabling the hiring of top-tier talent
  • Met and exceeded all performance and hiring goals, receiving maximum bonus payments and glowing performance reviews
  • Built strategic partnerships with external entities such as post-secondary institutions, Enactus, and Canadian HR Academy, securing early talent by positioning Co-operators as an employer of choice
  • Mentored and led a team of 2 recruiters, optimizing and enhancing team skills and performance.

Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant

Manitoba Public Insurance
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Developed comprehensive sourcing strategies attracting a diverse range of talent for actuaries, special investigators, medical professionals, communication, and marketing roles
  • Forged strategic partnerships with local educational institutions to facilitate co-operatives, internships, and work placement opportunities, enhancing early talent experience
  • Provided expert consultation and advice in a unionized environment, ensuring compliance and fostering positive relationships while building trust and confidence with union representatives
  • Aligned corporate HR strategies, policies, and practices with business objectives, supporting customer group business plans, and ultimately increasing efficiency.

Recruitment Consultant

RBC
01.2012 - 01.2018
  • Managed full-cycle recruitment for Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Northwestern Ontario, ensuring seamless process from job posting through to job offer
  • Engaged with hiring managers to deliver specialized talent acquisition guidance
  • Fostered partnerships with organizations including Manitoba Start and Centre for Aboriginal Human Resource Development, meeting goals for diversity and inclusion (DI) hiring metrics
  • Leveraged social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) to connect with and recruit high-caliber passive candidates
  • Conducted recruitment workshops and training sessions for hiring managers, focusing on best practices, market trends, and competitive salary benchmarks, increasing foundational knowledge and decreasing time-to-fill.

Manager Client Care

RBC
01.2006 - 01.2012
  • Led a team of 10 employees to achieve superior performance outcomes
  • Achieved superior leadership results and was awarded the RBC Cruise Convention (2011)
  • Implemented creative and unique talent management strategies, enhancing retention, productivity, and growth of key personnel
  • Managed all HR-related tasks, including employee relations, talent and career development, hiring processes, disability management, performance evaluations, salary adjustments, and disciplinary measures
  • Drove employee engagement metrics to new heights with innovative approaches and incorporating feedback from employee engagement surveys, achieving top client satisfaction ratings.

Retail Banking Specialist

RBC
11.1999 - 07.2006

Education

Certified Talent Management Practitioner (CTMP) -

Canadian HR Academy
Toronto, ON
11.2019

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English -

University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB
04.2004

Study Abroad Program in Marketing -

Monterrey Institute of Technology
Mexico City

Skills

  • 20 years’ experience in Financial Services Industry
  • Niche Market Recruitment (Rural Western Canada)
  • LinkedIn Recruiter Certified
  • Advanced Strategic Sourcing
  • Diversity Hiring Boolean Search Certified (CDR)
  • Indeed Smart Sourcing Certified
  • Applicant Tracking Systems
  • Certified Talent Management Practitioner (CTMP)
  • Employer Branding Specialist

Certification

  • Gold Level IDEA Certification (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility)
  • Certified Diversity Recruiter (CDR)
  • Recruiting, Indeed Academy
  • Certified Coach, Cohen Brown
  • Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification
  • Inclusive Mindset Discussing Racism
  • Certified Managerial Excellence Series, RBC
  • Truth and Reconciliation Training, Tanya T Consulting

Professionalboards

Canadian HR Academy, Regional Director, Western Canada

Conference panelist

Canadian HR National Talent Management Summit, Panelist-September 2022

Topic "Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Acceptance: Move the Needle So That Everyone Wins"

Community Service

Volunteer at multiple organizations including Harvest Manitoba, Christmas Cheer Board, Warm Boots Winnipeg, Manitoba Families of Multiples.

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant

Combined Insurance a CHUBB Company
07.2024 - Current

Lead Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant Western Canada

Co-operators
02.2019 - 04.2024

Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant

Manitoba Public Insurance
01.2018 - 01.2019

Recruitment Consultant

RBC
01.2012 - 01.2018

Manager Client Care

RBC
01.2006 - 01.2012

Retail Banking Specialist

RBC
11.1999 - 07.2006

Certified Talent Management Practitioner (CTMP) -

Canadian HR Academy

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English -

University of Manitoba

Study Abroad Program in Marketing -

Monterrey Institute of Technology
  • Gold Level IDEA Certification (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility)
  • Certified Diversity Recruiter (CDR)
  • Recruiting, Indeed Academy
  • Certified Coach, Cohen Brown
  • Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification
  • Inclusive Mindset Discussing Racism
  • Certified Managerial Excellence Series, RBC
  • Truth and Reconciliation Training, Tanya T Consulting
Pam Saldivar, CTMP