Talent Acquisition Manager

03001 GIP - GFLI; Markham; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Retirement savings program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Green Infrastructure Partners (GIP) is seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager to lead workforce planning and execution of innovative recruitment strategies across corporate and field roles in Canada. You will partner with HR and business leaders to forecast hiring needs, build proactive plans, and strengthen employer branding to attract top talent.

Responsibilities include guiding the full lifecycle, collaborating with Hiring Managers, and delivering an outstanding candidate experience.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive recruitment/talent acquisition experience.
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or related field.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HR technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full recruitment lifecycle across corporate and operational roles with high quality hiring processes.
• Collaborate with Hiring Managers to define position requirements and sourcing strategies.
• Drive exceptional candidate and hiring manager experiences through timely communication and best-in-class practices.
• Utilize Workday and other recruitment technologies to optimize recruitment outcomes.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Talent Acquisition team and stakeholder relationships.
• Develop and report recruitment metrics and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

ATS experience

Talent acquisition

Recruitment strategy

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in HR/Business

Tools

Workday

Job description

SUMMARY

Come help build the future, where our work makes the world work! SUMMARY Reporting to the VP, HR, the Talent Acquisition Manager is pivotal in cultivating a talent-centric organization by developing and executing innovative recruitment strategies that attract and engage top-tier talent. This role focuses on understanding the organization's evolving talent needs, fostering long-term relationships with high-potential candidates and building robust talent pipelines that ensure the right skills are in place at the right time. By collaborating closely with Human Resources Partners and Hiring Managers, the Talent Acquisition Manager addresses immediate workforce requirements and also strategically invests in retaining and nurturing talent to support sustained organizational growth and success.

PRIMARY SCOPE OF ROLE

TALENT ACQUISITION STRATEGY & WORKFORCE PLANNING Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned with business objectives and workforce plans. Partner with HR and business leaders to forecast hiring needs and build proactive recruitment plans. Leverage workforce and market insights to support current and future talent requirements. Strengthen employer branding initiatives to attract, engage, and retain top talent.

RECRUITMENT DELIVERY & CANDIDATE EXPERIENCE

Lead the full recruitment lifecycle across corporate and operational roles, ensuring a high-quality and consistent hiring process. Collaborate with Hiring Managers to define position requirements, develop job profiles, and create effective sourcing strategies. Drive exceptional candidate and hiring manager experiences through timely communication and best-in-class recruitment practices. Utilize Workday and other recruitment technologies to optimize recruitment outcomes.

PEOPLE LEADERSHIP & STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

Lead, coach, and develop the Talent Acquisition team, fostering a high-performance and service-oriented culture. Establish clear goals, performance expectations, and development plans for team members. Act as a trusted advisor to Hiring Managers and senior leaders, providing guidance on hiring strategies, market trends, and talent availability. Influence and drive alignment across stakeholders to ensure successful talent acquisition outcomes.

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE, ANALYTICS & COMPLIANCE

Continuously evaluate and improve recruitment processes to increase efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of hire. Develop and report on recruitment metrics, KPIs, and talent acquisition insights to support data-driven decision-making. Ensure compliance with employment legislation, company policies, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and hiring best practices. Identify opportunities to leverage technology, automation, and process improvements to enhance operational performance.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Post‑secondary degree or diploma in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive recruitment/talent acquisition experience.
• Expertise in talent acquisition strategies, best practices and tools.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and HR technologies.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to analyze data and leverage insights for decision‑making.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively across various functions and levels of the organization.
• Experience in the construction/infrastructure/civil engineering industry considered an asset.

WHAT WE OFFER

Expected Base Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 per year. The actual base salary will depend on several factors including experience, qualifications, internal equity and work location. Annual performance-based bonus.

• Comprehensive group benefits program.
• Retirement savings program.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.

DISCLAIMERS

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure: We may use AI‑enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including application screening and recruitment administration. AI‑generated insights or recommendations are used to assist our hiring teams and are not the sole basis for employment decisions. All hiring decisions are reviewed and made by human decision‑makers. Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing job vacancy. GIP does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners directly engaged by our Human Resources team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees. We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

EEO & DIVERSITY STATEMENTS

• Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. “GIP”, is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply.
• We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives.
• We believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.
• GIP will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

OUR PEOPLE AT GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS (GIP)

Our people are among the best. Our most valuable asset is our people – comprising our employees, customers, and the public. Nothing is more important than our people coming to work happy and leaving safely. GIP team members are at the heart of our success in designing and delivering infrastructure projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality.

THE WORK

The work we do impacts lives. It impacts our schools and neighbourhoods, shaping our communities and cities. We are one of Canada’s largest and fastest‑growing construction companies. Every day, our people design, deliver, and maintain infrastructure for Canada’s rapidly growing cities. From demolition, shoring, and foundations to excavation, remediation, structures, paving, and the production of materials, we have the unique ability to self‑perform all project scopes without reliance on subcontractors. The work we do at GIP today will carry us into a better, greener, and safer tomorrow.

OUR CULTURE

We are committed to fostering a work environment that embraces Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging for all so our people benefit from the creative solutions that come from embracing differences. Sustainability is part of our DNA. We focus on recycling and reusing materials by repurposing old roads and reengineering them into new ones, thereby keeping tons of used materials out of our landfills. As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us to build the world of tomorrow, today.

THIS OPPORTUNITY

If you want to work for a world‑class organization that provides an exceptional career experience with an inclusive and collaborative culture, this opportunity is for you!