Talent Acquisition Campus Coordinator

Aecon Concessions; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon Concessions is looking for a Talent Acquisition Campus Coordinator to manage co-op recruitment and strengthen relationships with educational institutions. This hybrid role involves executing campus recruitment strategies, participating in events, and supporting diversity hiring goals. Ideal candidates will possess 1-3 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion programs

Career development initiatives

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of campus recruitment, university relations, or talent acquisition experience (co-op/internship experience also considered).
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple events and hiring timelines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Help support the execution of Aecon’s national and international campus recruitment strategy.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with career centres, program faculty, student associations, and industry partners.
• Represent Aecon at campus events, including career fairs and employer panels.
• Analyze campus recruitment metrics and generate reports on performance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Project coordination

Relationship building

Problem solving

Education

Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Tools

Applicant tracking systems

Job description

It has come to our attention that various international organizations or individuals have been offering false employment opportunities at Aecon Group Inc. Aecon Group Inc. employment policies and processes involve interviews, and candidates who seek employment are never required to pay us any sum of money. To do so would be contrary to our business conduct guidelines and ethical practices. We also do not extend formal offers of employment or execute employment agreements through social media or social chat platforms.

We take this matter extremely seriously and are working with the appropriate authorities to shut down such fraudulent schemes. Please remain vigilant on this matter and report any suspicious outreach to your local authorities and email any concerns [e-mail]

Date: Jul 18, 2025

Location:

Toronto, ON, CA

Operating Sector: Human Resources

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us!

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction.With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

What is the Opportunity?

The Talent Acquisition Campus Coordinator plays a key role in executing Aecon’s enterprise-wide campus strategy and managing full-cycle co-op recruitment. This role focuses on strengthening relationships with post-secondary institutions, promoting Aecon’s employer brand on campus, and delivering an exceptional early talent experience.

Working with the Talent Acquisition Programs team, this role is a great opportunity to build and expand hands-on experience in recruitment, employer branding, and campus engagement, with exposure to a wide range on Talent Acquisition functions.

This is a hybrid role based out of the Head Office in Toronto, with the travel required during peak recruitment seasons to support campus events.

What You’ll Do Here:

• Help support the execution of Aecon’s national and international campus recruitment strategy, aligning recruitment efforts with business needs and workforce planning.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with career centres, program faculty, student associations, and industry partners at key target schools.
• Represent Aecon at campus events, including career fairs, employer panels, networking events, and student competitions.
• Maintain event calendars, manage logistics, and track participation across all major school touchpoints.
• Work closely with internal teams, including Marketing, Corporate Affairs and Social Impact teams to support talent branding and amplify our presence and student engagement.
• Analyze campus recruitment metrics, generate reports, and provide insight on conversion, performance, and campus ROI.
• Actively support Aecon’s diversity hiring goals through inclusive outreach, partnerships with equity-focused groups, and tailored school engagement.
• Collaborate with hiring teams to identify early talent needs and provide market insights related to co-op hiring trends and academic calendars.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment for co-op and student roles across Aecon, including job postings, sourcing, resume screening, scheduling interviews, and offers.
• Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition and Human Resources teams to support onboarding of co-op students.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of Aecon’s campus programs and candidate experience.

What You Bring to the Team:

• 1–3 years of campus recruitment, university relations, or talent acquisition experience (co-op/internship experience also considered).
• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple events and hiring timelines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Passion for building relationships and engaging with students and early career talent.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and seasonal recruitment peaks.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (or willingness to learn) is an asset.
• Ability to travel to campuses across Canada during fall and winter peak seasons
• Creative problem solver with a collaborative mindset and strong attention to detail.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the ACA during any step of the application process please click here.