Talent Acquisition Specialist

J.D. Irving, Limited; Saint John; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian company in Saint John is looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to enhance recruitment efforts. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in sourcing IT talent and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include managing job openings and evaluating candidates. The position offers a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to participate in various hiring events.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in sourcing for IT roles using various recruitment channels.
• Ability to travel for career fairs and networking events.
• Strong understanding of the Immigration process.

Responsibilities

• Initiate the recruitment process by creating job openings in the ATS.
• Coordinate and attend job fairs and recruitment events.
• Evaluate applicants and arrange interviews.

Skills

Sourcing top talent

Excellent communication skills

Social recruiting

Attention to detail

Education

Post-secondary education in Human Resources, or related field

Tools

Applicant tracking system

LinkedIn

Indeed

Job description

Overview

JDI IT is currently looking for a recruitment professional to join our team as a Talent Acquisition Specialist. As the perfect fit for our Team, you believe the most important decision we make is who we hire.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Human Resources, you are responsible for providing one point of contact for hiring managers regarding all recruitment and selection needs. You participate in all aspects of the attract and recruit process from need identification to hiring recommendation. You are customer focused, easily building strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers. You use social media and other recruitment channels to build networks and ensure a pipeline of talent is always available.

Connecting the right person with the right opportunity is your passion!

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, or related field
• 2+ years’ experience sourcing top talent in the IT field using various recruitment channels including social media, resume mining, and networking
• Ability to travel for career fairs and networking events
• The drive to deliver exceptional results with an ability to prioritize, coordinate, and manage multiple activities
• A track record for bringing forward new and creative solutions to recruiting opportunities and constantly seeking ways to improve the recruitment process
• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic and demanding environment while remaining positive and focused
• A keen eye for detail, demonstrating a high sense of urgency in delivering high quality customer service
• A strong understanding of the Immigration process
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (written & oral), and presentation skills
• Experience with social recruiting with various platforms including LinkedIn

Responsibilities

• Work with hiring managers to initiate the recruitment process by creating job openings in the applicant tracking system
• Assist in developing and executing comprehensive recruitment marketing plans
• Build and maintain a network of contacts to ensure a pipeline of talent using online platforms such as LinkedIn and Indeed
• Coordinate and attend job fairs, community events, educational institutions, and other recruitment events
• Actively recruit for current and future needs
• Evaluate applicants using a variety of screening and assessment techniques
• Arrange interviews and testing as required, update applicant records, and ensure the applicant tracking system is up to date at all times
• Work with hiring managers to determine top candidates and make hiring recommendations
• Participate in business improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our recruitment processes
• Compile recruitment data and prepare reports as required