Talent Acquisition Specialist

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Ingersoll

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CAD 60,000 - 83,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Extensive Health & Dental Coverage

Defined contribution Pension Plan

Annual Bonus Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

IMT Precision is seeking a proactive Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full-cycle recruitment across skilled trades, engineering, and leadership roles within a manufacturing setting. You will partner with hiring managers, colleges, and community partners to attract top talent and develop workforce pipelines.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in talent acquisition, strong sourcing and interview skills, and experience with ATS/HRIS systems.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of talent acquisition or recruitment experience.
Experience recruiting skilled trades, engineering, and high-volume production roles.
Experience using ATS/HRIS and LinkedIn Recruiter; ADP Workforce Now is a plus.
Strong interviewing, sourcing, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive candidate information.

Responsibilities

Lead full-cycle recruitment for skilled trades, production, engineering, and leadership roles.
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for current and future hiring needs.
Create compelling job postings reflecting company culture and values.
Coordinate assessments, interviews, and reference checks; assist offers.
Design and improve candidate assessment tools and interview processes.
Monitor recruitment metrics and drive process improvements.

Skills

Sourcing

Interviewing

Relationship-building

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Human Resources certificate/diploma

Bachelor's degree asset

RPR designation asset

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS/HRIS

ADP Workforce Now (asset)

Job description

About The Role

Elevate your expertise with IMT Precision! We are recruiting for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team and contribute to the delivery of essential manufacturing solutions with Precision and Reliability. Join a culture that fosters collaboration, an environment for skill development and a rewarding career.

To support our continued growth, IMT Precision is seeking a proactive, strategic, and relationship‑driven Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Human Resources team. This role plays a vital part in shaping the talent landscape of our organization and ensuring we attract exceptional people who embody our values.

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact and contribute to the growth of our organization? Join IMT and let’s shape the future together!

Job Type: Full-Time – Current Vacancy

Salary:$59,500 - $83,300

IMT Precision does not use artificial intelligence, automated screening systems, or algorithm-based decision tools in any part of the hiring process for this position. All applications are reviewed by human reviewers.

Position Summary

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for leading talent acquisition initiatives that support IMT Precision's current and future workforce needs. This role oversees full-cycle recruitment, candidate assessment strategy, talent pipeline development, employer branding, and community engagement activities. Working closely with hiring leaders, educational institutions, and community partners, the successful candidate will identify, attract, assess, and select top talent while providing workforce insights that support organizational growth and long-term workforce capability planning.

About You

At our company, we are looking for exceptional individuals who can meet the following criteria:

Manage Multiple recruitment processes simultaneously in a fast paced environment
Build strong relationships with hiring managers and external partners
Identify and engage passive candidates through proactive sourcing
Adapt recruitment strategies to evolving workforce needs
Represent the organization professionally in community and recruitment initiatives
Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive candidate information

Education & Experience

Human Resources Certificate, Diploma, or related post-secondary education required.
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field is considered an asset.
Registered Professional Recruiter (RPR) designation is considered an asset.
Minimum 5 years of talent acquisition or recruitment experience, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Demonstrated success recruiting skilled trades, technical, engineering, professional, and high-volume production positions.
Strong interviewing, candidate assessment, sourcing, networking, and relationship‑building skills.
Experience developing selection tools, assessment methodologies, and structured interview processes.
Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), HRIS platforms, and LinkedIn Recruiter; ADP Workforce Now experience is an asset.
Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment while managing multiple priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Selection

Lead full-cycle recruitment for skilled trades, production, engineering, technical, professional, and leadership positions.
Develop and execute sourcing strategies to attract qualified candidates for current and future hiring needs.
Create compelling job postings that reflect IMT Precision's culture, values, and employment brand.
Conduct candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, assessments, reference checks, and offer coordination.
Design, implement, and continuously improve candidate assessment tools, interview guides, skills evaluations, and selection methodologies to support objective, consistent, and effective hiring decisions.
Partner with hiring managers and subject matter experts to define role requirements, evaluate talent, and ensure successful hiring outcomes.
Monitor recruitment metrics and recommend process improvements that enhance hiring effectiveness, candidate quality, and time-to-fill performance.

Talent Pipeline Development

Build and maintain short- and long- talent pipelines to support workforce growth and succession needs.
Develop relationships with colleges, universities, trade schools, apprenticeship programs, employment agencies, and workforce development organizations.
Proactively engage passive candidates through networking, industry events, social media, and recruitment platforms.
Identify emerging labour market trends, skills shortages, and talent opportunities to support workforce planning initiatives.

Employer Brand & Community Engagement

Promote IMT Precision as an employer of choice through recruitment marketing, career fairs, educational partnerships, industry events, and community outreach initiatives.
Represent IMT Precision as a brand ambassador within the community and manufacturing sector.
Build and maintain relationships with community organizations, educational institutions, and workforce development partners.
Support initiatives that strengthen organizational visibility, reputation, and talent attraction efforts.
Ensure candidates experience a professional, inclusive, and engaging recruitment journey that reflects IMT Precision's values.

Workforce Planning & Development Support

Provide labour market intelligence, talent insights, recruitment analytics, and hiring trend analysis to support workforce planning and business growth.
Identify workforce capability gaps and emerging skill requirements to support future talent strategies.
Collaborate with the HR Manager and Training Specialists to support the development of training effectiveness measures, evaluation frameworks, and workforce capability reporting.

Working Conditions

Office-based role within a manufacturing facility.
Frequent collaboration with cross-functional departments.
Occasional travel to job fairs, community recruitment events, or educational institutions may be required.
Occasional extended hours may be required during high-volume recruitment periods.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Applicants must be a Canadian Citizen or hold a Permanent Residency. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. IMT welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process

About IMT Precision

IMT Precision is one of Canada's leading manufacturers serving the OEM and Defence sectors. With over 100 years of manufacturing excellence, we are committed to delivering precision‑engineered solutions while building a high‑performing workforce that drives our continued growth and success.

As we expand our operations, we are seeking a proactive, strategic, and relationship‑driven Talent Acquisition Specialist to help attract, assess, and secure top talent while strengthening our employer brand and workforce pipeline.

Learn more about careers at IMT on our website: imtcorporation.com

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