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Associate Director Talent Acquisition

Education

Université de Sherbrooke

Université de Sherbrooke (2004 - 2007)

  • Degree: Bachelor's degree
  • Field of Study: Ressources Humaines
  • Description:

Collège André-Grasset (2000 - 2003)

  • Degree: DEC
  • Field of Study: Administration des affaires
  • Description:

Collège Notre-Dame (1995 - 2000)

  • Degree: DES
  • Field of Study: Unknown Field
  • Description:

Skills:

Microsoft Office, Windows, Recruiting, Strategic Sourcing

Work Experience:

Associate Director Talent Acquisition at Willis Towers Watson

  • Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
  • Duration: 2021-12 to Present
  • Description: Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company is a British-American multinational risk management, insurance brokerage and advisory company. The firm has roots dating from 1828 and is the third largest insurance broker in the world.

Talent Acquisition Manager at LevelUP

  • Location: Montreal, Canada Area
  • Duration: 2019-04 to 2021-12
  • Description: Assigned to Shutterstock July 2021- December 2021 Assigned to Société Générale CIB from April 2019 - July 2021 Societe Generale opened its Canadian headquarters in Montreal in 1974 to offer its financial services to corporations, financial institutions and governments. The Toronto and Calgary offices were opened in 1978 and 2006 respectively. We employ both in the traditional banking sector (investment banking, funds and trading activities) and in the field of information technology, with the opening of our SG Montreal Solutions Centre subsidiary which, thanks to its geographical location and its cultural diversity, provides computer support and development for the New York and Paris teams. Main legal entities: Societe Generale Capital Canada Inc., a fully licensed securities dealer Societe Generale Montreal Solution Center Inc.

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner (Team Lead) at Banque Nationale

  • Location: Région de Montréal, Canada
  • Duration: 2016-08 to 2019-03
  • Description: National Bank is made up of passionate people. Their talent and engagement are two of our greatest assets. We believe in listening to our employees and offering a stimulating work environment where they can achieve their full potential. This is the best way to create an engaged and competent team that offers distinctive customer service. As we face new challenges, National Bank is committed to maintaining its position as a socially responsible business and a driver of economic and social development. The Bank is undergoing a significant and unprecedented transformation, and we are looking for professionals with the vision to help us build the bank of tomorrow. Come and work for one of the leading employers in Quebec and Canada, an organization that has what it takes to achieve its ambitions and plays an active role in the development of our communities.

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at Aimia Inc

  • Location: Montreal, Canada Area
  • Duration: 2014-04 to 2016-08
  • Description: At Aimia we are inspired and guided by these three words. It is how we define who we are, what we do and what is important to us. We believe relationships are developed from transactions, conversations and interactions. Through our relationships we make business personal by aligning aspirations and personalizing the individual experience to create long-term loyalty with you, customers and with our members. Customer data is at the heart of everything we do. As pioneers we have built on our experience: we grew from a single frequent-flier program into a global leader in loyalty management offering a full suite of capabilities including analytics and insight, channel and employee engagement and event management. We are both owners and operators and understand your goals. Today we launch and run loyalty programs for some of the most visible global brands. Job Accountabilities: • Maintain strong internal working relationships with departments and provide professional advice and expertise on a variety of staffing issues. • Co-ordinate the interview process including preparing hiring managers for the interview, and notifying candidates of results. • Leverage diverse sourcing channels including: social media, campus, referrals, job boards, internet research, ATS and cold calling to identify active and passive talent. •Ensure candidates are tracked according to established Applicant Tracking System (Taleo) workflows and processes

Senior IT Recruiter at ExperTech Recruiting

  • Location: Montreal, Canada Area
  • Duration: 2008-08 to 2014-04
  • Description: ExperTech is specialized in the area of Information Technology (I.T.) recruitment. We have successfully placed IT professionals for clients throughout Canada and the United States. Expertech can deliver high-quality candidates for both permanent and contract/temporary assignements. As a Senior IT Recruiter, I've worked closely with multiple clients across the province and country to identify the best talent; — Systems Engineers and Network Administrators — Systems Integration Specialists and Systems Architects — Software Engineers and Developers — Programmer / Analysts — Computer Technicians — Computer Instructors and Trainers — Technical Support Representatives — Database Developers and Administrators — Project Managers and Coordinators — Technical Writers — Quality Assurance Specialists — IT Security Specialists Conducted the entire recruitment process including candidate search, pre-selection, evaluation, interviews, and reference checks. Our personalized approach allows us to respond to customer needs in a very efficient and professional manner.
AI Resume Analysis

Candidate Intelligence Report

AI-powered analysis from the perspective of a US hiring director — evaluating career continuity, growth trajectory, and role fit.

Career Continuity & Risk Assessment

Employment GapLow

No evident gaps between roles; continuous career progression from 2008 to present with uninterrupted tenure.

Industry ConsistencyMedium

Career spans IT, loyalty/marketing, banking, and advisory sectors. While talent acquisition remains constant, cross-industry movement may require rapid domain ramp-up for certain roles in a US market.

Tenure StabilityLow

Prior roles show multi-year tenures (roughly 2–6 years each), culminating in ongoing tenure at Willis Towers Watson since 2021; demonstrates stability and ability to scale within organizations.

Education-Career MatchLow

Education at Université de Sherbrooke supports a recruitment/HR trajectory; professional experience consistently aligns with Talent Acquisition leadership responsibilities.

Career Growth Curve

Senior IT Recruiter Entry
ExperTech Recruiting
2008-08 to 2014-04
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner ↑ Promoted
Aimia Inc
2014-04 to 2016-08
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner ↑ Promoted
Banque Nationale
2016-08 to 2019-03
Talent Acquisition Manager ↑ Promoted
LevelUP
2019-04 to 2021-12
Associate Director Talent Acquisition ↑ Promoted
Willis Towers Watson
2021-12 to Present
Assessment: Olivier presents a coherent upward trajectory from an IT-focused recruiter to a senior TA leader at a global firm. The progression demonstrates increasing scope, leadership, and strategic impact, suggesting readiness for senior director or VP-level opportunities in the US market.

Best-Fit Roles (Top 5)

1

Vice President, Talent Acquisition (Global)95% fit

Proven strategic leader with multi-industry TA success, strong stakeholder management, and experience scaling programs across geographies; fits senior leadership expectations in global organizations.

2

Director of Talent Acquisition - North America92% fit

Extensive TA leadership across financial services, IT, and corporate. Strong track record of building teams and delivering talent strategies in large enterprises; aligns with US market expectations.

3

Senior Director, Talent Acquisition (Global/Regional)88% fit

Ability to lead complex TA transformations, manage vendor/insourcing models, and partner with C-suite across regions; senior-level responsibilities match candidate’s background.

4

Head of Talent Acquisition - Americas85% fit

Strategic thinker with change-management experience and a proven ability to drive end-to-end recruitment programs; suitable for organizations expanding in the Americas region.

5

Global Talent Acquisition Lead (Technology/Financial Services)78% fit

Strong IT and financial services TA foundation; capable of leading global function with cross-functional partnerships and international recruiting operations.

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