Recruitment Specialist

Sonepar Canada; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonepar Canada is seeking a Recruitment Specialist for a 12-month contract position. The role involves managing the full recruitment lifecycle, collaborating with business leaders, and building a candidate pipeline. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of experience in recruitment and a degree in Human Resources or a related field. Join a company committed to sustainability, diversity, and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a fast-paced recruitment environment.
• Ability to source candidates proactively using social media and job boards.
• Experience with internet searches and job postings.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle recruitment for various positions.
• Collaborate with business leaders to develop recruitment plans.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Execution skills

Behavioral interviewing

Education

Post-secondary degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

Microsoft Office

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Full Job Description

Please note this is a 12-month contract position.

About Us:

Sonepar Canada is an independent family-owned company with global market leadership in the business-to-business distribution of electrical, industrial, and safety products and related solutions. In Canada, we are represented by 9 locally managed electrical and industrial distributors and have over 100 locations across 8 provinces.

We are a proud member of the Sonepar Group, the world's largest privately-held electrical distributor, present in more than 40 countries with over 45,000 employees.

To explore and learn more about Sonepar opportunities, please visit our website.

Scope of the Position:

The Recruitment Specialist plays a key role in building and developing a qualified pool of candidates, acting as a talent scout by engaging actively in the external labor market and supporting the company's employer branding efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a high-volume, full lifecycle recruitment and hiring process for various positions, including requisition creation, job posting, ATS management, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Collaborate with business leaders to develop recruitment plans addressing current and future staffing needs.
• Maintain relationships with HR colleagues and hiring managers to understand role requirements and deliver suitable candidates.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates through proactive sourcing and networking.
• Negotiate job offers and coordinate with hiring managers and HR during the offer process.
• Establish relationships with external agencies, universities, and professional associations.
• Contribute to process improvements by analyzing recruitment metrics and market trends, and generating reports.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a fast-paced recruitment environment, with a focus on understanding business needs and delivering results.
• Post-secondary degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred.
• Experience interpreting role requirements, conducting hiring discussions, and assessing candidates.
• Ability to source candidates proactively, utilizing social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, job boards, and other portals.
• Experience with internet searches, job postings, and applicant tracking systems.
• Proficiency in behavioral interviewing and candidate assessment techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, and execution skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

More Information on Sonepar Canada:

Visit our website and social media pages: Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook.

Sonepar emphasizes sustainability, diversity, and inclusion, recognizing the importance of environmental responsibility and equal opportunity employment. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and able to contribute.

Next Steps:

We invite you to apply online to start a rewarding career with us. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.