Bilingual talent acquisition specialist

Metro Supply Chain is a strategic supply chain solutions partner to some of the world's fastest growing and most reputable organizations. For 50 years, it has excelled at tailoring integrated, data driven solutions, fueled by advanced systems and technology, that fulfill complex and challenging distribution needs. Managing 22.5 million square feet operating out of more than 190 sites across North America and Europe with a team of 9,000, it is one of Canada's largest privately owned supply chain solutions companies. Metro Supply Chain is a 2024 winner of the Canada's Best Managed Companies program, recognized for its strategic expertise, culture of innovation and commitment to its people and local communities.

Bilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist

Reporting to the Manager of Talent Acquisition, you will be responsible for sourcing, screening, and selecting qualified candidates and seeing them through our hiring process. You will partner with internal clients to drive the recruitment processes and develop innovative recruitment strategies. A key component of the role is to consult with your Recruiting & HR team, and hiring managers on the sourcing strategy, recruitment process, and selection criteria to ensure top talent is secured for their roles.

You will be comfortable speaking with people and trying to understand their needs, excel in a collaborative team setting, and can bring forward great ideas and execute on recruitment projects and initiatives. We are big believers in fostering a consultative recruitment model where Recruiters can seamlessly shift gears between core recruitment duties, building networks and pipelines, developing internal client relationships, managing recruitment projects, and ensuring applicants have a positive candidate experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with your client groups to identify current and prospective staffing requirements and build out the appropriate staffing strategies
• Recruit and actively source from our ATS, Indeed, Recruiter, networking events, employee referrals, and creative and emerging technologies for attracting talent.
• Screen, interview, and evaluate potential candidates based on motivators, experience, technical skills, and team/organizational fit
• Provide an interpersonal and high-touch experience for every candidate, from application stage to offer. This includes driving the interview and offer process, reference checks, salary recommendations, and closing of candidates
• Build and maintain relationships with all hiring managers and prospective candidates.
• Manage relevant reporting for your client groups, including the completion of internal recruitment reports to drive metrics and process improvements
• Lead and participate in recruitment or other HR projects as required

Required Experience:

• 2-4 years experience in recruitment, preferably in high volume fast-paced environments (Supply Chain, Warehouse, Operations AND/OR staffing agency experience)
• A solid understanding of recruitment processes, ranging from candidate attraction strategies to the onboarding process
• A natural ability to build rapport quickly and establish credibility with stakeholders
• Proven experience in assessing, qualifying, interviewing, and screening potential candidates for both operational and professional roles
• Strong sourcing skills using a variety of tools
• Excellent communication skills including French language skills
• Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable working with ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to take initiative, adapt quickly to changing priorities, and build strong, productive relationships

Why Join Us

- The opportunity to build a career with a growing company

- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family

- Life and disability insurance

- Wellness programs to support your family’s well-being

- A Retirement Savings Program with a company match

- Employee Appreciation Day

- Company sponsored social events

- Community volunteering