Description:
We are currently looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team on a 1- year contract.
What You Will Do
- Conduct recruitment activities for all open roles across the corporate group and constructions projects across Canada; this includes sourcing, recruitment, screening resumes, conducting screens, and interviewing candidates.
- Identify strategies and sourcing channels to build a pipeline of candidates for assigned portfolio.
- Establish connections, maintain, and leverage a professional online and social media presence, and prospect talent through your network.
- Provide trusted advice to hiring managers by using diverse interviewing and assessment techniques to validate candidate experience levels.
- Consult with hiring managers and provide updates on the labour market, candidate availability, sourcing methods, recruitment risks, relocation packages and more.
- Communicate on a regular basis with the construction projects to understand and forecast recruitment needs and initiatives.
- Assist and consult on the development of job descriptions and job postings.
- Guide candidates throughout the recruitment process and ensure a smooth onboarding experience.
- Identify opportunities for process-improvement.
- Use recruitment data and metrics to gain valuable insights into recruitment trends and incorporate into overall recruitment strategies.
- Drive an inclusive culture to promote equity, welcome different perspectives, and enable career progression by fostering a sense of belonging.
Experience You Will Bring
- 3-5 years of recruitment experience with at least 2 years leading recruitment efforts.
- Post-secondary education in Human Resources or business-related area an asset.
- Exceptional organization and emerging project management skills with proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrate work experience working within a complex and matrixed organization.
- Experience within the North American job market.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate with various audiences, stakeholders, and end users; this includes the ability to make recommendations and influence outcomes.
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with team members as well as internal and external stakeholders.
- Passion for and experience with diversity hiring initiatives.
- Collaborative self-starter and creative problem solver.
- Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and experience successfully utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter and other social media platforms.
- Be a champion of inclusion and diversity.