At Nelson, we’ve been shaping the future of education for children and youth across Canada for over 110 years. As the country’s largest K-12 education content provider, we remain dedicated to our legacy of looking forward, paving the way in creating boundless, accessible, and engaging learning experiences for all.
Our innovative solutions, including Edwin, our digital learning platform, provide curriculum-aligned content that support diverse learning styles while fostering critical thinking, creativity, and lifelong learning. We listen intently to the unique needs of educators, students, and administrators everywhere, and continuously evolve what we do and build to improve their lives daily.
When we’re searching for individuals to join our team, we look for bold, innovative team players with a passion for education and making a positive difference in our communities. If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you! Apply to join our team today. Let’s Create Possible, one learner at a time.

Reporting to the People & Engagement (P&E) Operations Manager, the Talent Specialist will play a key role in executing the full-cycle talent acquisition process, ensuring that Nelson attracts and onboards top-tier talent across multiple functions. This includes managing the recruitment process at the functional level, from candidate sourcing through to offer acceptance. Additionally, this role will take ownership of the 30/60/90-day onboarding process, ensuring that new hires have a seamless and engaging experience as they integrate into the organization.
The Talent Specialist will collaborate closely with members of the P&E team and hiring managers to support recruitment needs, employee engagement, and retention strategies, with a focus on operational excellence and a positive candidate and employee experience.
This is a temporary 6-month contract position with a possibility for extension based on the needs of the company and performance in the role.