Talent Acquisition Specialist

Pomerleau; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Vancouver seeks a Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage the full recruitment process for large-scale projects. You will source candidates, enhance the candidate experience, and act as a brand ambassador. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, preferably in the construction industry. The role includes a hybrid work model and competitive benefits.

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 high-tech.
• Strong knowledge of recruitment metrics and a proven track record.
• Extensive sourcing experience using tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter.

Responsibilities

• Own the full recruitment process from intake to offer signatures.
• Provide guidance and feedback to client groups during recruitment.
• Network in local communities to support employer branding.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Relationship Building

Sourcing Techniques

Customer Service

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Applicant Tracking System

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• Own the full recruitment process from intake to offer signatures, strategically sourcing, interviewing and providing feedback to client groups.
• Get creative with 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 initiatives of becoming a top employer of choice.
• Deliver exceptional customer service through the experiences and guidance you provide to client groups.
• Think one step ahead by connecting with passive candidates and building strategic talent pipelines for upcoming project work.
• Assist with new hire integrations, supporting onboarding and providing additional assistance where needed.
• Network in local communities to support employer branding and create memorable first impressions.
• Act as the strategic support and subject matter expert for client groups, providing coaching and thought leadership on recruitment best practices, interviewing techniques and candidate experience.

Qualifications

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

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

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

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