Talent Acquisition Specialist

SG Ceresco; Canada; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SG Ceresco, Canada, is seeking a recruitment professional to lead end-to-end talent acquisition. The role involves posting roles, sourcing candidates, screening, and coordinating interviews with managers.

The ideal candidate will be bilingual (French and English), possess HR or related degree, and demonstrate strong communication, organization, and analytical skills. Responsibilities include interviews, reference checks, offers, onboarding support, and recruitment analytics.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in human resources, industrial relations, business administration, or a related field.
• Experience in recruitment or talent acquisition.
• Excellent command of both French and English, written and spoken.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and recruitment platforms.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Strong analytical skills and sound judgment.
• Customer-service-oriented approach.
• Discretion and respect for confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive and results-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Write and publish job postings on various platforms.
• Proactively source candidates using professional networks and databases.
• Review applications and pre-screen candidates.
• Conduct telephone, virtual, and in-person interviews.
• Assess candidates’ skills, experience, and alignment with the company’s values.
• Coordinate interviews with managers.
• Conduct reference checks when required.
• Prepare employment offers and follow up throughout the hiring process.
• Participate in the onboarding and integration of new employees.
• Prepare reports on recruitment metrics, including time to hire, quality of applicants, and offer acceptance rates.
• Participate in job fairs, recruitment activities, and employer-branding initiatives.
• Represent the company at various events.

Skills

Bilingual FR/EN

Excellent communication

Strong organizational skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent & team collaborative

Proactive mindset

Education

HR/IR/Business degree or diploma

Tools

MS Office

Recruitment platforms

Job description

• Write and publish job postings on various platforms.
• Proactively source candidates using professional networks and databases.
• Review applications and pre-screen candidates.
• Conduct telephone, virtual, and in-person interviews.
• Assess candidates’ skills, experience, and alignment with the company’s values.
• Coordinate interviews with managers.
• Conduct reference checks when required.
• Prepare employment offers and follow up throughout the hiring process.
• Participate in the onboarding and integration of new employees.
• Prepare reports on recruitment metrics, including time to hire, quality of applicants, and offer acceptance rates.
• Participate in job fairs, recruitment activities, and employer-branding initiatives.
• Represent the company at various events.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Diploma or degree in human resources, industrial relations, business administration, or a related field.
• Experience in recruitment or talent acquisition.
• Excellent command of both French and English, written and spoken.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and recruitment platforms.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Strong analytical skills and sound judgment.
• Customer-service-oriented approach.
• Discretion and respect for confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive and results-oriented mindset.

Special Requirements:

• Availability to work outside regular business hours when required.
• Availability to travel outside the region.
• Employment type: Full-time, permanent