talent Acquisition Specialist

Pomerleau; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Ontario is looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to oversee the full recruitment process. The role involves strategic sourcing, enhancing the candidate experience, and supporting employee onboarding. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in talent acquisition, especially in the construction or tech sectors. The company offers benefits like hybrid work, a RRSP plan, and a supportive culture focused on collaboration and growth.

Benefits

RRSP with up to 5% employer matching

Hybrid work model for corporate roles

Employee stock ownership program

Career growth opportunities

Transit pass reimbursement

Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, preferably in construction or tech.
• Ability to track and speak to recruitment metrics.
• Experience in building relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own recruitment from intake to offer.
• Enhance candidate experience and act as a brand ambassador.
• Build strategic talent pipelines for upcoming projects.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Building relationships

Sourcing experience

Customer service

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Applicant Tracking System

Job description

What you will do

• Own the full recruitment process from intake to offer signatures, strategically sourcing, interviewing and providing feedback to your client groups.
• Get creative with your sourcing techniques, tapping into the best resources for the requisition at hand.
• Take full ownership of the candidate experience, acting as a brand ambassador and developing creative ways to showcase our initiatives of becoming a top employer of choice.
• You are passionate about delivering exceptional customer service through the experiences and guidance you provide to your client groups.
• You are always thinking one step ahead, connecting with passive candidates and building strategic talent pipelines for upcoming project work.
• Assist with your new hire employee integrations, supporting onboarding and providing additional assistance where needed.
• Networking? No problem! You love being out in your local community supporting the development of Pomerleau’s employer branding and creating memorable first impressions.
• Act as the strategic support and subject matter expert for your client groups, providing coaching and thought leadership as it relates to upholding recruitment best practices, interviewing techniques and candidate experiences.

This role could be for you if you have

• 5+ years of Talent Acquisition under your belt, preferably in the construction or high-tech industry. Good knowledge of your recruitment metrics and can speak to your solid track record.
• Good knowledge of your recruitment metrics and can speak to your solid track record.
• A knack for building exceptional relationships with your internal and external stakeholders and client groups.
• Extensive sourcing experience (Boolean and X-ray search) utilizing various tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Experience working in and maintaining an updated talent pipeline in an Applicant Tracking System.

Ready to build your career? We want to hear from you.

Benefits

• RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
• Hybrid work model for corporate roles
• Employee stock ownership program
• Career growth through real development opportunities
• Transit pass reimbursement — get to work for free
• Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one

For the past four years, we've proudly held the distinction of being one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.

Pomerleau is a national leader in construction, delivering major projects across Canada. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to grow. Our culture is built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to doing great work. If this speaks to you, apply for this role or connect with one of our recruiters to learn how we can support you throughout the process.

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist working in the Talent, Culture & Leadership team at Pomerleau Construction, you will play a pivotal role in future success of the business operations through your recruitment expertise. Recruiting a variety of roles to support our large-scale building and infrastructure projects – ranging from $1.5 million to upwards of $1 billion – you will own the candidate and hiring manager experience from start to finish.