Talent Acquisition Partner (12 Month Contract)

Aviva External; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Solus Canada, powered by Aviva Canada, is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner for a 12-month contract in Mississauga. You will manage the full recruitment cycle from intake meetings through onboarding, partnering with hiring managers and leaders to fill a range of positions.

This onsite role requires 3–5+ years of experience, knowledge of provincial recruitment laws, and a strong focus on building a diverse candidate pipeline and delivering an exceptional candidate experience.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of full-cycle recruiting in autobody, automotive repair or manufacturing.
• Post-secondary education in HR, Business Admin, or related field, or equivalent.
• Ability to recruit nationally across multiple locations.
• Knowledge of provincial recruitment laws and regulations.
• Experience handling high-volume openings and multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; adaptable to change.
• Self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team.
• Organized with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Excellent customer service and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake meetings to identify skills and sourcing plans for roles.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle: job postings, sourcing, interviewing, offers, onboarding.
• Develop interview guides and candidate assessment tools.
• Prescreen candidates, review results, and make recommendations.
• Schedule and facilitate interviews with managers and candidates.
• Proactively source candidates and build a pipeline of external talent.
• Provide feedback and recruitment data to support decisions.
• Coordinate offers, background checks and onboarding.
• Create a positive candidate experience with strong engagement.
• Build relationships with colleges and industry partners for future hiring.

Skills

Full cycle recruiting

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative

Education

HR/Business degree

Job description

Individually we are people, but together we are Solus Canada. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values – Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence. Backed by one of Canada’s leading insurance brands, the Aviva AutoCare Centre, powered by Solus is an innovative new collision repair facility that is transforming the customer experience. We’re not just fixing vehicles – we’re removing barriers and helping our customers get back to what matters most, faster and easier than ever before.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a visionary team challenging traditional ways of working
• Work in a new facility equipped with state-of-the-art tools and technology
• Enjoy a healthier, more comfortable work environment with modern amenities
• Help shape the autobody shop of the future

We are seeking a proactive, results oriented Talent Acquisition Partner to join the Human Resources team on a 12 month contract. In this onsite role in Mississauga, Ontario, you will partner with hiring managers and business leaders to manage full recruitment cycle activities, from intake meetings and candidate sourcing/assessment through to onboarding.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing company and play a key role in shaping the candidate experience and building a diverse workforce that drives our success.

What You'll Do

• Conduct hiring manager intake meetings to identify skills and knowledge requirements and develop a plan for sourcing and selecting qualified internal and external candidates that meet criteria
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, reference checks, offer preparation, and onboarding coordination
• Develop interview guides, questionnaires, and candidate assessment tools to support effective hiring decisions
• Conduct prescreening of shortlisted candidates, review results and make recommendations to hiring managers
• Schedule and facilitate interviews with hiring managers and candidates in a timely and professional manner
• Proactively source candidates and develop an effective pipeline of external talent and actively maintain engagement of pipeline
• Provide hiring managers with candidate feedback and recruitment data to support informed hiring decisions
• Lead coordination of offer preparation, background checks and onboarding in collaboration with hiring managers
• Create a positive candidate experience by delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining meaningful engagement throughout the recruitment process
• Build and maintain relationships with colleges, industry associations, and community partners to support future hiring needs

What You'll Bring

• Minimum of 3-5+ years of full cycle recruiting experience in autobody collision repair, automotive repair or manufacturing industry
• Post secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proven ability to recruit for a range of positions on a national, multi-location level
• Good knowledge of provincial legislation governing employee recruitment, selection, and hiring
• Proven ability to manage high volume of openings, projects, and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, flexible and adaptable to change
• A self-starter with the proven ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Excellent customer service and relationship building skills

What You’ll Get

• The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $85,000 (please note that individual salary is determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience, as well as internal equity)

This posting is for a newly created role.
Aviva Canada may use AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools to assist us throughout the recruitment process to screen, assess or select applicants for a position.
Aviva Canada welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and has a process in place to provide accommodations for persons with disabilities at all stages of the hiring process and during employment. If you require accommodation during the interview or hiring process, please contact your Aviva Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged.