Talent Acquisition Advisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement plans with matching

Paid time off

Life insurance

Dental and vision plans

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a versatile recruitment professional to join our North America team in Oakville, Ontario. You will partner with managers to shape job descriptions and campaigns, source through advanced methods, and guide candidates through screening and interviews with a focus on timely, high-quality hires.

Ideal candidates bring a relevant degree and at least two years in talent acquisition, with strong communication, negotiation, and DEI commitments.

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.

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.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Diversity & inclusion

Team collaboration

LinkedIn Recruiter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Administration/HR/Communications

Tools

Microsoft Office

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

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.

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.

Employment Type: Full Time

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)

Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity

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