Talent Acquisition Specialist - 12 month contract

Location:

Scarborough, ON, CA

Operating Sector: Corporate

Position Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist - 12 month contract

Who We Are

Scarborough Transit Connect (STC) is a joint venture between Aecon and FCC Canada Ltd. that was selected by Metrolinx to deliver the Scarborough Subway Extension - Stations, Rail and Systems (SSE-SRS) package. The Scarborough Subway Extension will bring the TTC's Line 2 subway service nearly eight kilometers farther into Scarborough. It will extend from Kennedy Station to Sheppard Avenue and McCowan Road, providing quick and seamless transit for those heading into and out of the downtown core and those travelling within Scarborough. The extension will replace Line 3 (the Scarborough RT), helping to reduce travel times and improve access to jobs, schools, and other key destinations throughout the city.

As part of this project, 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.

Why Join Us?

Compensation: $70,000 - $80,000 annually. The listed salary range reflects potential base pay and considers factors such as experience, education, and training. Each candidate is evaluated individually and offers toward the higher end may be extended to those with exceptional qualifications.

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits and RRSP matching plans.
• The opportunity to work on one of the most exciting rail projects in Toronto.
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
• A work environment focused on health and safety.

This posting is for a current vacancy and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

STC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of citizenship, race, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex/pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and record of offences.

Disclaimer: Some parts of our recruitment process may include AI-assisted technology to help manage and streamline the process.

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