Talent Pipeline
Ensure you have completed all prior steps for recruitment before proceeding.
The intent of a talent pipeline is to proactively build and maintain a pool of potential candidates for current and future job openings within your team. The talent pipeline is a strategic approach to workforce planning that involves identifying, engaging and fostering individuals with the skills and qualifications that align with the university's needs.
Steps
1. Establish a network of potential applicants
- Utilize internal talent networks within your team and/or across the university.
- Reach out to faculty and staff members to inquire about potential referrals.
- Engage with students, alumni and any post-secondary networks Implement outreach strategies that actively target underrepresented groups to diversify your team.
- Network through industry-related professional associations, events and conferences.
- Share content and engage in discussions on social media (LinkedIn) and industry forums.
- Activate the #Hiring photo frame on LinkedIn to increase profile and job openings visibility.
2. Create a talent pipeline
- Evaluate current team skills and qualifications to anticipate future needs.
- Stay updated on industry trends and required skills.
- Tailor the talent pipeline to emerging needs.
- Categorize talent based on skills and qualifications.
- Target specific talent groups for new opportunities.
3. Keep your network engaged
- Share university news and insights on social media and industry forums.
- Individually reach out to key contacts, expressing interest in their career development.
- Distribute job postings with the talent pipeline and encourage applications and sharing within their networks.
Need Support?
Shared Services can provide recruitment support related to the following:
- Job postings
- Recruitment folder set-up
- Initial screening
- Immigration
- Recall and duty to accommodate
- Reference checks
- Moving and relocation
- Records management
- Offer letters
If your faculty, department, or unit is a Recruitment Pilot participant, learn more about how to access services for your hiring needs.
Your HR Partner can provide support for interviews at the leadership level and any other questions throughout the steps for recruitment.