Talent Acquisition Specialist – Bilingual

SYSTRA Canada Inc.; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA Canada is seeking a dynamic Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our bilingual HR team. You will manage the entire recruitment cycle, build strong relationships with managers, and source top talent to deliver a premier candidate experience.

We require 8+ years in talent acquisition, including 3+ years in rail, construction, or engineering, and a bachelor’s degree in HR or related field. Hybrid work (3–4 days from home) and a competitive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in talent acquisition, including at least 3 years of recruitment experience in rail, construction, or engineering sectors.
• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire recruitment cycle.
• Build strong relationships with managers: understand hiring needs and create compelling job descriptions.
• Source talent like an in-house headhunter and provide a first-rate candidate experience.
• Ensure fair evaluation of candidates and support the selection process.
• Navigate talent search tools (LinkedIn, internal software, social media) to identify top candidates.
• Negotiate and present offers and finalize agreements with HR colleagues.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Stakeholder management

Candidate evaluation

Negotiation

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

LinkedIn

HR software

Job description

SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.

Understand better who we are by visiting www.systracanada.com.

Context

Permanent, full-time position

Competitive total compensation package: salary, bonuses, pension, comprehensive benefits, vacation, and more

Hybrid work, 3-4 days/week from home

The benefits of this opportunity for you…

SYSTRA Canada: We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset. We are an innovative, ever-evolving company that combines the agility of a dynamic Canadian business with the expertise of a global leader in mobility, the SYSTRA Group. Our mission is simple: to improve the flow of travel and bring people closer together around the world. The Role: We are looking for a dynamic, creative, and passionate Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our HR team. Your Future Manager: The Talent Acquisition Manager is a people-oriented and attentive leader who is always ready to contribute to the development of each member of their team.

Missions/Main Duties

Talent Acquisition Specialist – Bilingual

• Manage the entire recruitment cycle
• Build strong relationships with managers: understand their hiring needs, act as a strategic partner, work with them to create compelling job descriptions, and follow up regularly
• Source talent like an in-house headhunter: identify and engage with top performers while providing them with a first-rate candidate experience
• Ensure a fair and comprehensive evaluation of candidates to present the most suitable profiles to managers: analyze resumes, pre-screen candidates, and provide support during the selection process
• Skillfully navigate talent search and talent management tools, both within and outside the company: LinkedIn, internal software, social media, etc.
• Negotiate and present job offers and finalize agreements with selected candidates, working closely with your colleagues in Human Resources

Profile/Skills

• You have more than 8 years of experience in talent acquisition, including at least 3 years of recruitment experience in the rail, construction, or engineering sectors
• You hold a bachelor's degree in HR or a related field, or the equivalent
• You are dynamic, creative, passionate, and solution-oriented
• With strong skills in evaluating candidates, you demonstrate excellent communication and negotiation skills
• You are comfortable using Microsoft Office

SYSTRA Canada is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that values applications from all and offers employment equity based on the merits and abilities of candidates and personnel.

Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.

We use AI-enabled tools in our recruitment platform (iCIMS) for tasks like resume parsing and candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions; all applications are reviewed by a human recruiter, and final decisions are made by our hiring team.