Talent Acquisition Lead - Ontario & BC

at  EBC Inc

HUMAN RESOURCES

Our human resources team plays a leading advisory role in personnel management. Our experts oversee talent acquisition, staff integration, employee and manager support, recognition of work accomplished, skills development, labor relations and organizational development.
Our professionals anticipate fluctuations in the job market, in search of the best talent to support company growth. Several initiatives, all aligned with the corporate strategy, are put in place to encourage staff retention. The team makes every effort to optimize employee efficiency and well-being.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or certificate in human resources, industrial relations or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Minimum five years experience in a similar role in a company operating in a competitive market;
• Past experience in construction industry is a strong asset;
• Excellent knowledge of recruitment best practices;
• Bilingual (English and French) is a strong asset;
• Solid experience with MS Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint);
• Excellent command of the Google suite, social networks and recruitment platforms;
• Good knowledge of specialized computer systems for recruitment (ATS);
• Experience of working with LinkedIn Recruiter and other professional networks.

SKILLS AND ATTITUDES / COMPETENCIES

• Leadership
• Strong interest in recruitment and ability to find and select the best candidates;
• Interest in long-term development in the field of recruitment and headhunting;
• Curiosity & autonomy;
• Ability to communicate effectively and provide quality customer service within different levels of the organization;
• Strong sales and negotiation skills;
• Ability to prioritize different tasks in a fast-paced and changing environment;
• Strong sense of initiative, autonomy and ability to manage several files simultaneously;
• Strong interest in recruitment and the construction industry;
• Creativity, rigor and judgment;
• Management and planning skills;
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Team spirit;
• Ability to effectively present and promote the employer brand.

Reporting to the Director of Talent Acquisition, the Talent Acquisition Lead for BC and Ontario will support the Talent Acquisition team in this region, while managing the staffing process for a variety of positions.

• Support Talent Acquisition team within BC & Ontario regions for daily recruitment activities;
• Manage the full cycle of recruitment process for positions, including: job postings, screening resumes, selecting candidates, scheduling and conducting screening interviews, coordinating assessments and tests, drafting offer letters and processing references and background checks;
• Act as a partner for their client group and be responsible for the entire recruitment process of professional and managerial staff in support of BC office operations;
• Participate in the creation and implementation of innovative strategies to recruit and retain top talent in line with the company’s development and expansion strategy;
• Develop and maintain a network of potential candidates (social networks, corporate events, career days, networking days) and promote the employer brand to our future talent;
• Participate in the development and deployment of various talent acquisition strategies to maximize results in the various recruitment processes (headhunting, visibility, social media, partnerships, international hiring, all other relevant strategies);
• Source within various media (recruitment platform, LinkedIn, professional organizations and specialized sites) to improve the visibility of job postings and facilitate staffing;
• Administer, sort and classify online resumes, follow up and maintain candidate flow using the applicant tracking system (Zoho Recruit);
• Participate in recruitment, job and other events to promote the company in its market;
• Participate in training and continuous development of talent acquisition professionals within the region;
• Act as a partner for deploying the corporate culture;
• Ensure constant collaboration with the team of human resources business partners;
• Ensure compliance of our practices with provincial laws and regulations;
• Act as a resource for maintaining competitive compensation in BC & Ontario market;
• Be part of a team where everyone contributes to regular administrative requirements;
• Carry out other tasks or mandates at the request of the immediate superior.