Bilingual Talent Acquisition Advisor

Peter Kiewit Sons'; Oakville; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Wellness programs

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Peter Kiewit Sons' is seeking a skilled Talent Acquisition professional to join our recruitment team in North America, focusing on building strong relationships with managers and delivering top talent. You will contribute to a fast-growing organization, collaborating with cross-functional teams across the region.

The role requires hands-on sourcing, candidate evaluation, and a data-driven approach to improve processes while upholding inclusive hiring practices and a positive candidate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Administration, Human Resources, Communications, or a relevant field.
• Minimum of two years' specialized experience in talent acquisition.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Proven experience negotiating offers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring.

Responsibilities

• Source high-impact talent using LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS, and referrals.
• Conduct resume screening and initial interviews.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to refine job descriptions and recruitment campaigns.
• Manage candidate progression through screening, interviewing, and selection.
• Provide timely feedback and ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Maintain recruitment metrics and ATS data for process improvements.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Stakeholder management

Interviewing

Communication skills

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Administration, HR, Communications, or related field

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Microsoft Office

Job description

Requisition ID: 182094

Job Level: Mid Level

Home District/Group: DHO HR Operations

Department: Human Resources

Market: Corporate Home Office

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Do you like teamwork and working in a fast-growing company? Do you have solid experience in talent recruitment? We are looking for a versatile and passionate individual to join our recruitment team. In this role, you will work with an innovative team in North America. By building strong relationships with managers, you will learn how to build our teams.
At Kiewit, the scale of our operations is huge. Our construction and engineering projects span across the United States, Canada and Mexico, improving and connecting communities with every initiative. We depend on our high-performing operations support professionals — they’re the glue that holds multiple areas of the business together and the catalysts that make things happen. We hire only the most driven people and we offer them diverse career opportunities, strong leadership and mentorship, rewarding, collaborative work, and responsibility they won’t find just anywhere. We’re always pushing new limits. You can too.

District Overview

As part of the HR Operations team at Kiewit, you will contribute to a cohesive and strategic human resources function that underpins our global success. Transitioning from decentralized groups to a streamlined shared service model, our HR Centers of Excellence foster innovation and partnership across all organizational levels. This district is dedicated to continuous improvement, inclusion, and delivering best-in-class HR services that support employees and leaders everywhere Kiewit operates.

Location

This position is located in Oakville.

Responsibilities

• Utilize advanced sourcing methods, including LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS platforms, specialized job boards, employee referrals, and strategic market mapping, to identify high-impact talent.
• Conduct thorough resume assessments and initial interviews to evaluate candidates' qualifications, cultural fit, and alignment with role requirements.
• Collaborate efficiently with hiring managers to refine job descriptions and develop targeted recruitment campaigns that attract diverse candidate pools.
• Oversee candidate progression through screening, interviewing, and selection stages, ensuring a smooth and timely hiring process.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience by maintaining clear, respectful communication, providing feedback, and responding promptly to inquiries.
• Maintain meticulous records and generate recruitment metrics through the ATS to support data-driven decision-making and continuous process enhancements.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Administration, Human Resources, Communications, or a relevant field is required, underscoring a solid foundation in organizational dynamics and people management.
• Minimum of two years' specialized experience in talent acquisition, ideally within the construction or engineering industries, ensuring familiarity with sector-specific nuances and candidate expectations.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities to build trust, influence stakeholders, and foster collaborative partnerships across diverse teams.
• Proven expertise in negotiating employment offers and aligning recruitment strategies with broader business objectives enhances your effectiveness in this role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and LinkedIn Recruiter, along with adaptability to evolving recruitment technologies and methodologies, is essential.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles, with the ability to implement inclusive hiring practices that enrich team composition.

Other Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Openings are to fill both existing vacancies and newly created positions

Base Compensation: $90 000 - $110 000
(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.