Sr. Specialist, Talent Acquisition (12 Month Contract)

L3Harris; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology innovator is seeking a Sr. Specialist in Talent Acquisition to manage full-cycle recruiting for the Wescam division in Waterdown, Ontario. This role requires strong communication skills to build rapport with candidates and internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 6 years of recruiting experience while demonstrating ethical standards and urgency in the hiring process. This is an onsite position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of prior related experience in Full Cycle recruiting.
• In lieu of a degree, 10 years of experience is required.
• Experience in agency and/or corporate recruiting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers on the talent acquisition process.
• Provide efficient experience for every candidate and hiring manager.
• Maintain accurate candidate data in Applicant Tracking System.

Skills

Full cycle recruiting

Candidate assessment

Sourcing methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high‑performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work‑life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission‑critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end‑to‑end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Title: Sr. Specialist, Talent Acquisition

Job Reference: 32116

Location: Waterdown, Ontario (Onsite)

About Us

As a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies and within the Integrated Mission Systems Segment, the WESCAM division develops the most advanced optical sensor and targeting systems for global defense and military sectors, National Security, Search & Rescue and Airborne law enforcement agencies. From long‑range covert surveillance missions to search and rescue operations, our MX‑series systems, and the mission systems solutions they are a part of, produce stabilized high‑magnification electro‑optical and infrared images from airborne, marine and ground‑based platforms, enabling our customers to see first and act first.

Job Description

L3Harris is seeking a Talent Acquisition professional to provide full‑cycle recruitment efforts for our Wescam division based in Waterdown, Ontario. The ability to develop strong communication channels with internal and external stakeholders is crucial to success in this position. To achieve this, the right individual must provide “World Class Service” to candidates and internal clients, acting with the greatest amount of professionalism and expressing the highest sense of urgency.

Job Responsibilities

• This is an onsite role based out of our facility in Waterdown
• Partner with hiring managers and HR Business Partners on all aspects of the talent acquisition process to include recruitment strategy, candidate identification and selection, compensation recommendations, offer extension and more
• Develop strategies using various sourcing techniques, qualify and interview candidates and present job offers.
• Provide efficient and high‑touch experience for every candidate and hiring manager through all stages of the recruiting lifecycle
• Maintain accurate and updated candidate data in our Applicant Tracking Systemwith adherence to compliance and talent acquisition processes
• Demonstrate uncompromising ethical standards, integrity and respect
• Maintain composure under pressure and deadlines
• Operate with a high sense of urgency (action‑oriented)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum a minimum 6 years of prior related experience in Full Cycle recruiting with active sourcing or Graduate Degree or equivalent with 4 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP SuccessFactors
• Previous experience in agency and/or corporate recruiting
• Progressive knowledge and expertise in sourcing methodologies, candidate assessment/interviewing, selection of talent, and closing strategies (negotiations, etc.)

About L3Harris Technologies

In July 2019 – L3 Technologies and Harris Corp merged to become L3Harris Technologies, becoming an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end‑to‑end solutions that meet customers’ mission‑critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains.

Our customers perform on the world’s most challenging front lines. They trust us to keep them prepared for what’s next. We combine speed, innovation and flawless execution to give people confidence and security in the world ahead.

As we relentlessly pursue new ideas, we know that everything we bring to market must deliver, without fail, every time. The urgency of our quest is matched by our commitment to the people we serve. In a world of ever accelerating change, threat environments move fast. We move forward faster, delivering industry‑leading value.

Organized into four segments – Integrated Mission Systems, Communications Systems, Space & Airborne Systems and Aviation Systems – L3Harris Technologies employs over 50,000 people worldwide in over 130 countries with annual revenues approximately $17 billion.

To learn more, visit https://www.l3harris.com/capabilities

Equal Opportunity Statement

At L3Harris, we foster an inclusive and equitable workplace. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. For applicants with disabilities, we will provide you with accommodation so that you have what you need in order to be at your best.

L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing where required.