Talent Acquisition Specialist

UNKNOWN; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Insurance benefits

Pension plan

3 weeks vacation

Product discounts

Gym at head office

Social events

Job summary

CCM Hockey is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage full recruitment cycles from staffing needs to onboarding. The role focuses on attracting, assessing, and selecting high-quality talent while shaping a positive candidate experience that mirrors CCM's culture.

You will partner with managers, write ads, source candidates, screen and interview, and manage offers and references. A strong candidate will bring bilingual communication, HR education, and solid ATS experience.

Qualifications

• College diploma or university degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of recruitment experience in corporate setting, with focus on professionals and shared services roles.
• Experience in full recruitment cycle.
• Knowledge of sourcing techniques (Boolean search, social media, resume databases).
• Experience with an applicant tracking system (ATS) such as Workday, Greenhouse, iCIMS, or equivalent.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, in both French and English.
• Strong organizational skills, autonomy, and the ability to manage multiple files simultaneously.
• Solid understanding of employment laws and standards applicable to recruitment.
• Familiarity with AI-powered recruitment tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment cycle for a varied portfolio of positions, from sourcing to hire.
• Partner with hiring managers to define staffing needs and develop tailored recruitment strategies.
• Write and post compelling job advertisements across appropriate platforms (job boards, social media, LinkedIn, etc.).
• Proactively source active and passive candidates using a range of search techniques and tools.
• Screen applications, conduct phone interviews, and coordinate interviews with relevant teams.
• Maintain diligent candidate follow-up throughout the process to ensure a high-quality candidate experience.
• Negotiate job offers and coordinate the reference and background check process.
• Keep the applicant tracking system (ATS) up to date and produce reports on recruitment metrics.
• Participate in job fairs, networking events, and employer branding initiatives.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of recruitment processes and best practices.

Skills

Sourcing techniques

Interview coordination

Candidate screening

Bilingual FR/EN

ATS management

Education

College diploma or university degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

Greenhouse

iCIMS

Job description

CCM Hockey is present worldwide, we have offices in Canada, the United States, Sweden, Finland, Germany and Taiwan. Our headquarters are located in Montreal, where we create and develop our equipment. Our mission is to inspire dreams and empower every player to fulfill their passion while enjoying their game. Our team's vision is to be the leading brand on and off the ice, by delivering innovative products and outstanding experience to our athletes and partners everywhere, all while putting our employees and communities at the forefront. We aim to unlock the full potential of every CCM athlete from pond to forum by delivering innovation to maximize performance and ignite in them the self-confidence to chase their dream. We’re looking for passionate players who share our core values and will help us become THE industry leader!

At CCM Hockey, we live our values everyday

Authenticity: Standing up for who you are, doing what you mean and what you believe in.
Empowerment: Through their unique contributions, each person is different, each person is important, and each person has the opportunity to make a difference.
Teamwork: A team that works together always beats a team of highly skilled individual players.
Respect: Valuing differences and allowing others to express themselves when working together, to achieve common goals, to grow and succeed as a company.
We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage the full recruitment cycle, from identifying staffing needs through to onboarding new hires. The successful candidate will play a key role in attracting, assessing, and selecting high-quality talent while ensuring a positive candidate experience that reflects our organizational culture.
Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment cycle for a varied portfolio of positions, from sourcing to hire.
• Partner with hiring managers to define staffing needs and develop tailored recruitment strategies.
• Write and post compelling job advertisements across appropriate platforms (job boards, social media, LinkedIn, etc.).
• Proactively source active and passive candidates using a range of search techniques and tools.
• Screen applications, conduct phone interviews, and coordinate interviews with relevant teams.
• Maintain diligent candidate follow-up throughout the process to ensure a high-quality candidate experience.
• Negotiate job offers and coordinate the reference and background check process.
• Keep the applicant tracking system (ATS) up to date and produce reports on recruitment metrics.
• Participate in job fairs, networking events, and employer branding initiatives.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of recruitment processes and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• College diploma or university degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of recruitment experience in corporate setting, with focus on professionals and shared services roles.
• Experience in full recruitment cycle.
• Knowledge of sourcing techniques (Boolean search, social media, resume databases).
• Experience with an applicant tracking system (ATS) such as Workday, Greenhouse, iCIMS, or equivalent.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, in both French and English.
• Strong organizational skills, autonomy, and the ability to manage multiple files simultaneously.
• Solid understanding of employment laws and standards applicable to recruitment.
• Familiarity with AI-powered recruitment tools.

WHY JOIN THE CCM TEAM?

• Competitive salaries, including a performance-based bonus program.
• Full range of group insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, etc.) from Day 1.
• Group retirement pension plan with employer matching (up to 5% of base salary) from Day 1.
• 3 weeks of vacation per year prorated as of your start date.
• Discounted prices on CCM products.
• Free gym at the head office.
• Fun social events throughout the year.

At CCM Hockey, we celebrate the difference for the benefit of our employees, our products and our collaborators. We work to create an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, age or other motives, can give the best of themselves.
Please note that only retained candidates will be contacted. We respectfully ask agencies to not contact us or send unsolicited applications. We thank all applicants for their interest.

• Please note that the benefits may vary depending on the location and the position. All unionized employees are governed by the collective agreement.