Talent Acquisition Specialist (18 Month Contract)

Kenaidan Contracting Ltd; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top wages

Salary range $80K-$110K

Benefits for you and dependents

Paid time off

Job summary

Kenaidan Contracting Ltd and Murphy are partnering on an 18-month Talent Acquisition Specialist role in Mississauga, ON, driving rapid and strategic recruitment across technical, operational and functional roles for the TTC project. You will own full-cycle recruitment, partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, and build robust pipelines across multiple channels.

Responsibilities include sourcing, interviewing, coordinating interviews, posting ads, offering negotiation support,

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years recruitment experience in construction, infrastructure, or engineering environments.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end recruitment processes from sourcing to pre-offer.
• Experience working with applicant tracking systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with strong stakeholder management.
• Detail-oriented with strong administrative and organizational skills.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment through to the pre-offer stage for assigned roles, including proactive sourcing, pre-screening, interviewing, presenting qualified candidates to hiring managers, and supporting offer negotiations.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to define role requirements, hiring strategies, and timelines in alignment with approved hiring plans and project schedules.
• Develop and execute effective recruitment strategies to meet hiring needs, leveraging job boards, social media, professional networks, and search firms as required.
• Prepare, post, and manage job advertisements across approved channels, including LinkedIn, Indeed, partner portals, and industry-specific platforms.
• Source, screen, and coordinate interviews for construction, technical, and project-based roles.
• Provide guidance and recommendations to hiring managers throughout the interview and selection process to support informed hiring decisions.
• Ensure equitable, transparent, and compliant recruitment practices aligned with partnership, governance, and regulatory standards.
• Leverage LinkedIn and its recruitment tools to build and maintain strong talent pipelines.
• Utilize the applicant tracking system to manage multiple requisitions, candidate pipelines, recruitment data, dashboards, offer tracking, and onboarding workflows.
• Deliver a positive and professional candidate experience for both successful and unsuccessful candidates throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives, recruitment events, and talent marketing activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve recruitment workflows, processes, and the overall candidate experience.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to all documentation, compliance, and governance requirements.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment

Stakeholder management

Sourcing & pipelining

Interviewing

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems

Job description

Kenaidan and Murphy are excited to announce a joint venture dedicated to bringing global innovation to infrastructure projects across Ontario.

Project Overview: The Bloor-Yonge Capacity Improvements Project is a significant undertaking by the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) to expand and modernize Bloor-Yonge station - Canada’s busiest subway hub. This initiative is focused on meeting both current and future ridership needs by improving the station’s efficiency, capacity, and accessibility.

Who we are: Founded in 1974, Kenaidan continues to be a fixture as a dynamic construction firm dedicated to creating structures that will contribute to the well-being of our community and enhance the fabric of our communities for years to come. Our confidence in our expertise and passion for our work has allowed us to deliver an array of projects with unmatched precision, quality, and efficiency. From general contracting to construction management, we deploy a collaborative approach, embedding innovation and sustainability into every project. #TeamKenaidan

Murphy operates in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and America as a leading international specialist engineering and construction company. Founded in 1951, we are committed to improving life through delivering world-class infrastructure, providing engineered solutions across transportation, natural resources, energy, and water sectors. With around 4,000 engineers, professional managers, and skilled operatives internationally, we work together as One Murphy to ensure project success. #MoveToMurphy.

We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing employees’ work-life balance with a competitive compensation package including:

• Top wages
• Salary range between $80K-110K, depending on experience
• Benefit coverage for you and your dependents
• Paid Time Off

We currently have an opening in Mississauga, ON for a:

Talent Acquisition Specialist (18 Month Contract)

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for playing a key role in driving the rapid and strategic recruitment efforts for this high-impact project. This role plays a critical role in delivering full-cycle recruitment across technical, operational, and functional roles. This position supports the attraction and selection of top talent across all project areas.

How will you contribute to the team?

• Manage full-cycle recruitment through to the pre-offer stage for assigned roles, including proactive sourcing, pre-screening, interviewing, presenting qualified candidates to hiring managers, and supporting offer negotiations.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to define role requirements, hiring strategies, and timelines in alignment with approved hiring plans and project schedules.
• Develop and execute effective recruitment strategies to meet hiring needs, leveraging job boards, social media, professional networks, and search firms as required.
• Prepare, post, and manage job advertisements across approved channels, including LinkedIn, Indeed, partner portals, and industry-specific platforms.
• Source, screen, and coordinate interviews for construction, technical, and project-based roles.
• Provide guidance and recommendations to hiring managers throughout the interview and selection process to support informed hiring decisions.
• Ensure equitable, transparent, and compliant recruitment practices aligned with partnership, governance, and regulatory standards.
• Leverage LinkedIn and its recruitment tools (including LinkedIn Recruiter and recruiting campaigns) to build and maintain strong talent pipelines.
• Utilize the applicant tracking system to manage multiple requisitions, candidate pipelines, recruitment data, dashboards, offer tracking, and onboarding workflows.
• Deliver a positive and professional candidate experience for both successful and unsuccessful candidates throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives, recruitment events, and talent marketing activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve recruitment workflows, processes, and the overall candidate experience.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to all documentation, compliance, and governance requirements.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of recruitment experience in construction, infrastructure, or engineering environments.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end recruitment processes, from sourcing and candidate engagement through to the pre-offer stage.
• Experience working with applicant tracking systems.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with strong stakeholder management capability.
• Detail-oriented with strong administrative and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Documentation and policies: We currently use a 18-month contract. This is a contract position. This is a non-management position.

We are an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing diversity and accommodation for applicants upon request in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).