Talent Acquisition Assistant (Co-op/Intern)

Dawninfotek; Canada; On-site; CAD 24,796 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Dawn InfoTek Inc. is seeking a Talent Acquisition Assistant (Co-op/Intern) to join our IT recruitment team in North York, Ontario. The role provides full training for college and university students, with an emphasis on building talent pipelines and supporting hiring managers.

The position offers an hourly wage and hands-on experience in pre-screening, interviewing, and salary negotiations, aimed at developing skills in IT recruitment and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of IT recruitment experience preferred.
• Experience in MSP recruitment is a plus.
• Creative thinker with ability to develop new sourcing strategies.
• Confident, motivated to succeed and embrace challenges.
• Eagerness to learn new technologies and business practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather position requirements and post job advertisements on relevant job boards.
• Generate and maintain a database of resume leads.
• Source candidates through online platforms, referrals, events, and other sourcing methods.
• Conduct pre-screening interviews, evaluate candidates, and manage salary negotiations.
• Preselect and summarize candidates for entry-level roles for hiring managers.
• Build and manage pipelines for niche skills or specialized roles.
• Arrange and coordinate interview schedules with candidates and hiring managers.
• Update tracking documents reflecting recruitment progress.
• Collaborate within the team to ensure a positive recruitment experience and confidentiality.

Skills

IT recruitment

Sourcing

Communication

Time management

MSP recruitment

Multitasking

Education

Diploma or degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or related field

Job description

Dawn InfoTek Inc.is a professional IT consulting team that partners with major financial institutions, investment firms and government sectors. We have been dedicated in delivering cutting-edge consulting services and recruiting all levels of IT positions for our clients.

We are currently seeking ambitious Co-op students and recent graduates to join our dynamic team as aTalent Acquisition Assistant (Co-op/Intern). Full training will be provided, so college and university students are encouraged to apply!

• Term:Co-op or Intern
• Length:4 months / 8 months
• Expected Start Date: September, 2026
• Location:North York, Ontario
• Report to:Account Manager / Senior Recruiter
• Hourly wage:$18.00 / hr

Responsibilities

• Gather position requirements and post job advertisements on relevant job boards.
• Generate and maintain a database of resume leads.
• Source candidates creatively through online platforms, referrals, organizations, career events, and other methods to build and sustain talent pipelines.
• Conduct pre-screening interviews, evaluate candidates, complete reference checks, and manage salary negotiations.
• Preselect and identify candidates for entry-level positions, including creating concise resume summaries for hiring managers.
• Build and manage pipelines of candidates for niche skills or specialized roles.
• Arrange and coordinate interview schedules with candidates and hiring managers.
• Update and maintain tracking documents to reflect daily and weekly recruitment progress.
• Collaborate within a team to ensure the best possible recruitment experience and process.
• Always maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Exhibit a positive attitude and a strong commitment to delivering excellent service to clients and consultants.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned that align with the recruitment role.

Job Qualifications:

• 1+ years of IT recruitment experience with a strong commitment to high-quality delivery is highly preferred.
• Experience in MSP recruitment is a plus.
• Creative thinker with the ability to explore and develop new sourcing strategies.
• Confident, passionate, and motivated to succeed while embracing new challenges.
• Eager to acquire knowledge in new technologies and business practices.
• Strong people-oriented approach with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to manage pressure and meet deadlines in a high-volume environment.
• Proficient in handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Fluency in Mandarin or Cantonese is an asset.
• Diploma or degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or a related field is preferred.

Referrals are more than welcome!

We thank all applicants for your interest and referral. However, only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

For further information on our company, please visit: www.dawninfotek.com