Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Type: Full-time, permanent

Location: Ottawa, Halifax, or Victoria

Work Model: Hybrid

 

Our established engineering client is seeking a highly motivated Talent Acquisition Specialist to join their team. This is a full-time, permanent position that can be based out of their Ottawa, Halifax, or Victoria locations. In this role, you will play a key part in delivering full-cycle recruitment solutions across a wide range of functions, including Operations, Quality, Logistics, Engineering, and Corporate roles.

 

Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle recruitment processes, from job posting to offer acceptance.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and Hiring Managers to understand workforce needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Source candidates using a variety of channels including Success Factors, LinkedIn, job fairs, referrals, and direct outreach.
• Screen and pre-qualify candidates through competency-based interviews, creating strong shortlists for hiring managers.
• Coordinate and facilitate selection panel interviews, while coaching managers on behavioral, situational, and technical interviewing techniques.
• Ensure recruitment practices comply with legislative and statutory requirements.
• Oversee background checks, reference verifications, and other pre-employment processes with third-party vendors.
• Draft and extend offer letters, negotiate compensation packages, and coordinate start dates.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and recruitment documentation.
• Collaborate with external recruitment agencies when required.
• Prepare and deliver reports on talent acquisition activities and outcomes.
• Contribute to broader HR and talent initiatives as needed.

 

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years of full-cycle recruitment experience.
• Must be eligible for Canadian Secret Security Clearance.
• Fluency in English and French (highly preferred).
• A post-secondary education in Human Resources or a related discipline preferred.
• Demonstrated experience using Success Factors, LinkedIn, or similar tools for candidate sourcing and headhunting.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a high-volume, time-sensitive environment.
• Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to build trusted partnerships across teams.

We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in today’s workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Minorities, women, LGBTQ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions.