Talent Acquisition Specialist

Ventana Construction Corporation; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Burnaby is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage full-cycle recruitment for key roles across its construction operations. The role involves sourcing, interviewing, and building a pipeline of candidates while ensuring a positive candidate experience. Ideal candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in construction recruitment. The firm is recognized as one of BC's Top Employers, emphasizing relationships and collaboration within the team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Potential bonus and profit sharing

Extended benefits

Paid vacation

Professional development support

Centrally located office

Office gym

Company-wide social events

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in construction-related recruitment.
• Excellent knowledge of the construction industry and common roles/terminology.
• Strong understanding of recruitment best practices and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Screen resumes, conduct interviews, and assess candidates’ qualifications.
• Sourcing candidates through various channels.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment and ensure a positive candidate experience.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Time management

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

BambooHR

Job description

Position Summary

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will play a critical role in building high-performing teams by sourcing, attracting, and hiring top talent across our construction operations. This includes key roles in project management, field operations, preconstruction, and business support teams. You are a self-starter with a proactive attitude who thrives in a fast-paced, project-driven environment. Reporting to the HR Manager and partnering closely with Ventana hiring managers, you will manage full-cycle recruitment while ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the process.

Accountabilities

• Screening resumes, conducting interviews, and assessing candidates’ qualifications for construction-specific roles.
• Sourcing candidates through various channels including job boards, social media, networking, referrals, and industry events.
• Implementing creative sourcing strategies to attract top talent.
• Partnering with hiring managers to understand staffing needs across construction projects and departments.
• Coordinating and scheduling interviews with hiring managers.
• Managing recruitment of multiple job requisitions simultaneously.
• Maintaining a strong candidate pipeline for both current and future hiring needs.
• Managing the offer process, including salary negotiations, references, and onboarding coordination.
• Tracking recruiting metrics and providing regular reporting on hiring progress.
• Representing the company professionally at job fairs, industry events, and networking opportunities.
• Applying recruitment knowledge, strategies, and experience to elevate the HR team and overall company performance.
• Keeping up to date with industry, market, and labour trends.

Success Expectations

• The ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced, deadline driven environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• The ability to build solid long-lasting relationships.
• The ability to anticipate problems and solve proactively.
• A keen attention to detail.
• A high degree of professionalism and maturity.
• Strong time management skills, particularly the ability to prioritize a multitude of tasks.
• Excellent negotiation skills.

Experience and Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in construction-related recruitment.
• Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter, BambooHR and other professional networking and social media tools.
• Excellent knowledge of the construction industry and common roles/terminology.
• Strong understanding of recruitment best practices and techniques.
• Proven track record of recruiting passive candidates in highly competitive labor markets.
• The ability to manage multiple job requisitions and prioritize hiring manager requests.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality and sound judgment when handling sensitive employment issues.
• Ability to work flexible hours when required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, plus potential bonus and profit sharing.
• Matching RRSP.
• Extended benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, AD&D, LTD, CI.
• Paid vacation.
• Professional development support.
• Head Office centrally located in Burnaby and transit-accessible.
• Lunch catered to the office twice a week.
• Office gym and group personal training classes.
• We get together often for company-wide social events.
• COR certified.

Company Overview

We have a lot to be proud of at Ventana Construction. As a full-service construction partner, our goal is to deliver the best building and the best service possible for our clients. Our tag line, “Relationships to build on” is a philosophy that we truly believe in, and we encourage our team to practice every day. Building and maintaining strong relationships is vital to our success. Recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, we are dedicated to upholding our company values as we continue to be a leader in this industry.

By bringing together smart, dedicated and supportive colleagues from diverse backgrounds, we deliver top-notch client service in a collaborative work environment. The high performing, values driven atmosphere provides the opportunity for you to make a real impact and build a rewarding career at Ventana. Being a part of Ventana means working on a variety of interesting projects including breweries and recreation complexes, working with a supportive team, and being proud to say, “we built that”.