Bilingual Field Recruiter - Ottawa

at  GFL Environmental

Job Description Summary:
GFL Environmental is experiencing rapid growth and is in search of a Bilingual Field Recruiter to join our team in Ottawa. You will cultivate relationships with our operations and business partners to identify top-tier talent within the local market. You will oversee the entire recruitment lifecycle, including the review, screening, and recommendation of suitable candidates for specific business lines. Acting as a strategic partner to the business units you support, you will spearhead key initiatives within your designated regions.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in full cycle recruiting, with exposure to operational industries preferred
• Travel to all sites in your region weekly/quarterly or as business needs require
• Valid Driver’s License required
• Fluency in French

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of employment standards, employee relations, benefits, and onboarding
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
• The ability to effectively manage multiple open positions simultaneously
• Strong time management and attention to detail
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems
• Strong ethical judgment and commitment to confidentiality

• Full Cycle Recruiting: Manage high-volume recruiting, processes by partnering with field operations leadership to determine staffing needs within an assigned territory. Full-cycle recruiting includes: Conducting intakes with the hiring leader, posting the job description, sourcing, pre-screening and interviewing candidates, managing all pre-employment processes and completing all offers.
• Relationship Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with local Human Resources, operational hiring leaders, and collaborate with local educational institutions.
• Job Fair Organization: Organize and execute job fairs to connect with local talent.
• Candidate Assessment: Review applicant resumes, conduct preliminary phone interviews, and coordinate interviews and assessments between candidates and hiring teams.
• Offer Management: Deliver offer letters for all positions, acting as a GFL ambassador by effectively selling the perks and benefits of working at GFL, and explaining important details such as benefits, compensation, and non-compete clauses.
• Candidate Sourcing: Create and develop sourcing strategies, headhunt, and use outside-the-box ideas to attract quality talent. Leverage community networking events and manage college and university partnership programs.
• Compliance and System Management: Ensure compliance with employment laws, manage candidate activity in the Workday Applicant Tracking System (ATS), and maintain application/resume file retention according to company policy.