Chris Honsberger
About Chris Honsberger
Chris Honsberger is the Senior Talent Sourcing Lead (Technology) at TELUS, specializing in creating talent pipelines for emerging technology portfolios.
Current Role at TELUS
Chris Honsberger is a Senior Talent Sourcing Lead (Technology) at TELUS, operating virtually within Canada. In this role, he specializes in creating talent pipelines for transformation projects and emerging technology portfolios, including Digital Marketing & Web Development, InfoSec, Cloud/Infrastructure, and DevOps/Automation/AI. Chris acts as a trusted advisor and partners closely with business leaders and recruiters to understand the external talent market and TELUS's specific talent needs.
Previous Experience at BMO Financial Group
Before joining TELUS, Chris Honsberger worked at Technology & Operations - BMO Financial Group. From 2011 to 2016, he served as Senior Search Partner (Research & Passive Talent Search) in Toronto and Chicago. In this role, he was responsible for conducting research and passive talent searches to support the company's talent acquisition strategy.
Role at Aon Hewitt
Chris Honsberger served as Senior Recruiting Consultant / Relationship Manager at Aon Hewitt from 2006 to 2011. Based in Toronto, he supported BMO Financial Group by managing recruiting processes and fostering strong relationships between candidates and the organization. His efforts were focused on recruiting top talent to meet the strategic objectives of BMO Financial Group.
Educational Background
Chris Honsberger studied Business Administration at Wilfrid Laurier University, where he achieved an Honours Degree. This academic foundation has equipped him with the knowledge and skills essential for his roles in talent sourcing and recruitment.
Achievements at TELUS
Chris Honsberger was awarded the 2023 TELUS Social Media Influencer Award. He has directly saved TELUS over $1 million per annum in search firm expenditures in 2021 and 2022, and approximately $5 million since 2016. His contributions include filling hard-to-find vacancies in strategic and specialized roles.