Vanier College
About Vanier College
Vanier College is a public English-language college located in Montreal. As an educational institution, the college views education as a transformational process. Deeply rooted in its local and broader community, Vanier is widely recognised as a hub for rich learning experiences, cultural diversity, and personal growth.
Openness to others, combined with the inclusive and welcoming environment that characterise Vanier, form the foundation of its institutional mission.
Building the Partnership
Vanier College implemented Cegid HR – Talent Acquisition approximately 18 months ago to modernise and centralise its recruitment operations within a more intuitive and efficient platform.
From project inception, the college benefited from close collaboration and expert support from the Cegid team throughout the implementation process. Clear guidance, regular oversight, and exceptional responsiveness ensured a structured and effective deployment while seamlessly integrating the platform into recruiters’ daily workflows.
With Cegid HR – Talent Acquisition in place, Vanier College transformed its recruitment environment, equipping recruiters with a more capable platform to manage hiring activities, track applications, and coordinate recruitment efforts across all departments.
The solution also strengthened candidate experience through a modern careers site and streamlined application journey, reinforcing Vanier College’s professional and welcoming institutional brand.
Sustained Support and Collaboration
Following the implementation phase, Vanier College continued to benefit from regular check-ins and ongoing support from the Cegid team.
Nearly two years after deployment, this commitment remains a cornerstone of the partnership, fostering a collaborative relationship built on responsiveness, continuity, and long-term commitment.
As the platform became increasingly integrated into daily recruitment operations, this sustained support enabled the HR team to access reassuring guidance and practical advice whenever needed. Whether answering questions, optimising specific processes, or supporting evolving recruitment requirements, the consistent engagement of the Cegid team strengthened the college’s experience with the solution.
Beyond the initial deployment, this ongoing collaboration remains critical to successful adoption and everyday platform utilisation.
Transforming Adoption and Candidate Experience
Alongside implementing Cegid HR – Talent Acquisition, Vanier College invested significant internal effort to drive platform adoption and enable recruiters to seamlessly integrate the solution into their daily workflows.
Cegid provided ongoing support throughout the project, including structured training sessions for administrators and end users, delivered both before and after the solution went live.
This comprehensive approach ensured a smooth transition, strengthened user confidence, and fostered effective adoption at every deployment stage.
This focus on adoption created a more consistent and optimised experience for recruiters, allowing them to manage recruitment activities within a centralised, intuitive environment.
In parallel, the platform enhanced candidate experience from the first interaction. Through a modern careers site, a simplified application process, and a more accessible online journey, Cegid HR – Talent Acquisition supports a recruitment experience that reflects Vanier College’s professional, welcoming, and human-centred identity.
By combining internal adoption efforts with candidate experience improvements, Vanier College established a recruitment environment that strengthens recruiter efficiency while delivering a positive experience for prospective candidates.
The Results
We implemented Cegid HR – Talent Acquisition 18 months ago. From day one, we received exceptional support from the Cegid team, which greatly facilitated a structured and efficient deployment.
The post-implementation support has been equally impressive. We can rely on our contacts’ availability, attentiveness, and commitment to deliver continuous support.
At the same time, we invested significant internal effort to drive adoption and deliver an optimal experience for our recruiting team.
The ATS also helps us deliver exceptional candidate experience from the first interaction, particularly through our modern careers site.