Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Specialist

Modern Niagara; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance based bonus opportunities

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Flexible Health and Dental benefits

Annual health spending account

24/7 confidential support via EAP

Vacation package with tenure-based add

Employer Paid Parental Leave Top Up

Annual Community Day

Corporate Discounts across Canada

Job summary

Modern Niagara is seeking a Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Specialist in Calgary to support managers and business lines through recruitment and onboarding. You will engage candidates from first contact through their early experience with the company, acting as an ambassador and helping new hires feel welcomed and prepared.

You will partner with People and Culture to understand staffing needs, develop sourcing strategies, build a strong candidate pipeline, coordinate onboarding, host

Qualifications

• 2+ years of full cycle recruitment in a high volume environment.
• Experience coordinating onboarding activities with managers and People and Culture teams.
• Proven track record hiring for union and non-union roles in construction or skilled trades.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and provide strategic talent acquisition guidance.
• Strong understanding of employment law and collective agreements related to construction.
• Evidence of building talent pipelines for hard-to-fill roles.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with People and Culture operations and hiring managers to understand staffing needs and define job requirements.
• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies using a variety of channels.
• Build a strong pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future needs.
• Manage the full life cycle recruitment process including sourcing, screening, interviewing and negotiating offers.
• Coordinate and support onboarding for new hires, including pre-start communication, orientation scheduling and handoffs.
• Host weekly new hire orientations to introduce employees to the company, culture, policies, tools and resources.
• Ensure a positive onboarding experience with timely information and barrier removal before/after start date.
• Maintain candidate records in the ATS and participate in career fairs and networking events.
• Monitor KPIs and use data-driven insights to improve recruiting practices.
• Stay updated on trends and best practices in recruitment and employer branding.

Skills

Full cycle recruitment

Influence senior leaders

Sourcing strategy

LinkedIn Recruiter

Boolean search

Tools

UKG or similar ATS

LinkedIn Recruiter

Boolean search techniques

Job description

Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Specialist Job Posting

As a Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Specialist at Modern Niagara, you will play a key role in supporting managers and business lines throughout the talent search, recruitment, hiring and onboarding processes. This position offers the opportunity to influence and connect with diverse, talented individuals while acting as an ambassador for Modern Niagara from first candidate engagement through a new hire’s early experience with the company.

Why this role matters to Modern Niagara

Talent Acquisition and Onboarding is critical to sustaining Modern Niagara as an industry leader. By partnering with the business, you will help build and represent our brand, ensuring we attract, hire and welcome top talent. Your work directly supports our ability to deliver exceptional service, strengthen employee engagement from day one and maintain a strong, inclusive workforce that reflects our values.

Key Impact

• Strengthen Relationships: Build lasting partnerships with managers, leaders and union partners to align recruitment strategies with business needs.
• Drive Innovation: Introduce creative sourcing methods to attract and engage top talent while building a strong talent pipeline
• Enhance Employer Brand: Serve as a visible ambassador for Modern Niagara, promoting our culture and values throughout the industry.
• Support Growth: Ensure the organization has the right people in place and that new hires are effectively welcomed, prepared and connected to the company.
• Improve New Hire Experience: Coordinate onboarding activities that help new employees feel informed, supported and ready to contribute.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with People and Culture operations and hiring managers to understand staffing needs and define job requirements
• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies using a variety of channels
• Build a strong pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future needs
• Manage the full life cycle recruitment process including sourcing, screening, interviewing and negotiating offers
• Coordinate and support the onboarding process for new hires, including pre-start communication, documentation, orientation scheduling and handoff to managers and People and Culture partners
• Host weekly new hire orientations to introduce employees to the company, culture, key policies, tools and resources
• Ensure new hires have a positive onboarding experience by providing timely information, answering questions and helping remove barriers before and after their start date
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in the ATS
• Coordinate and participate in career fairs, coop recruitment and other networking events
• Ensure the candidate and new hire experience is positive from application to onboarding, maintaining consistent communication and timely feedback
• Monitor and report on key KPIs to assess effectiveness and identify areas for improvement by using a data driven approach to deliver best practices and optimize
• Stay up to date on industry trends and best practices in recruitment and employer branding

Must haves

• 2+ years of full cycle recruitment experience in a high volume, fast-paced environment
• Experience coordinating onboarding activities or supporting new hire integration in partnership with hiring managers, People and Culture teams or business leaders
• Proven track record hiring for union and non-union roles specifically within the construction or skilled trades industry
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and provide strategic talent acquisition guidance
• Strong understanding of employment legislation and collective agreements relevant to construction
• Evidence of success in building talent pipelines for hard to fill roles

Nice to haves

• UKG or similar ATS experience
• Experience with onboarding systems, workflows or employee documentation processes
• Experience with diversity recruitment strategies
• Familiar with workforce planning and high-volume recruitment projects
• Proficiency in LinkedIn recruiter and Boolean search techniques
• Experience in market mapping the industry

This is a new position. Salary range is $70,000 - $80,000

Modern Niagara offers a competitive total compensation package including

• Performance based bonus opportunities
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with a generous employer contribution
• Flexible Health and Dental benefits with tiered options to meet the needs of you and your family
• An annual health spending account to support your overall wellness
• 24/7 confidential support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program with access to comprehensive resources and professional services
• A competitive vacation package with additional vacation granted throughout your tenure with the organization.
• Employer Paid Parental Leave Top Up
• Annual Community Day dedicated to volunteering and giving back to the communities where we live and work
• Corporate Discounts through various vendors across Canada for programs such as fitness, mobile phones, travel, home and auto insurance and many others

Here at Modern Niagara, because we know our people are the best in the industry, we pride ourselves on providing a total compensation package that rewards employees for their hard work and supports employees and their families in their overall wellbeing.

Who We Are

Modern Niagara helps building owners, managers, and general contractors meet the mechanical, electrical, integrated building technology, and building services needs of their buildings across Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Southwestern Ontario, and Ottawa.

We are committed to having a positive and meaningful impact on Canada’s infrastructure — and on the communities where we live, learn, work, and heal. We build for life.

Our Culture & Values

We value passion, initiative, determination, professionalism, and teamwork.

Health and safety are embedded in everything we do, and our award-winning safety culture consistently performs well above industry standards.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Modern Niagara

We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization where everyone has access to opportunity, feels a sense of belonging, and can thrive.

We actively work to remove barriers faced by members of equity-seeking groups (including women, Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, people with disabilities, and newcomers to Canada) in the construction industry.

We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and lived experiences and are committed to a barrier-free hiring process.

If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail] so we can make appropriate arrangements.

We appreciate every applicant’s interest in joining Modern Niagara. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.