Talent Acquisition Advisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a recruitment professional to join its HR Operations team in Oakville, Canada. You'll build relationships with managers to learn how to assemble strong teams and drive end-to-end recruitment across North America.

The role emphasizes advanced sourcing, candidate assessment, campaign development, and data-driven hiring. Two years’ experience in talent acquisition in construction/engineering is preferred, with a focus on diversification and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Administration, Human Resources, Communications, or a relevant field.
• Minimum of two years' specialized experience in talent acquisition, ideally within construction or engineering.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities to build trust and influence stakeholders.
• Proven expertise in negotiating employment offers and aligning recruitment strategies with business objectives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and LinkedIn Recruiter, and adaptability to evolving recruitment technologies.

Responsibilities

• Utilize advanced sourcing methods including LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS platforms, job boards, referrals, and market mapping to identify talent.
• Conduct resume assessments and initial interviews to evaluate qualifications and fit.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to refine job descriptions and develop targeted recruitment campaigns.
• Oversee candidate progression through screening, interviews, and selection to ensure timely hiring.
• Deliver a positive candidate experience with clear communication and prompt feedback.
• Maintain records and generate recruitment metrics through the ATS for data-driven decisions.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Interpersonal communication

Offer negotiation

Stakeholder collaboration

Recruitment metrics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Administration/HR/Communications

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

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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:

• 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 offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discriminationand complywith all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

• We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.