Talent Acquisition Specialist Bilingual 1

Lactalis Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

Bonus program

Vacation 4 weeks

Benefits from day 1

Pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer day

Learning & development

Internal mobility

Job summary

Lactalis Canada is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to deliver high-volume recruitment across Canada, focusing on frontline/hourly roles and entry-level salaried positions. The role collaborates with Hiring Managers and HR partners to meet targets through proactive planning and multi-channel sourcing.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, 3–5 years of recruiting experience, and bilingual English-French ability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Sociology, Psychology or related field
• Bilingual English and French
• 3–5 years of recruiting experience across levels in manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Manage the hiring process from candidate selection to offer with managers and HR
• Develop recruitment plans with leaders and determine sourcing tools
• Screen resumes, source candidates, and conduct interviews using behavioral interviewing principles
• Build a talent pool and leverage tools for employment branding
• Target and screen multiple candidates daily, including group settings
• Organize and attend campus recruitment events to build a talent pipeline
• Provide guidance to HR and hiring managers on best practices and policies
• Maintain recruitment metrics and weekly reporting

Skills

Recruiting

Interviewing

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Sociology, Psychology or related field

Tools

SuccessFactors

Job description

About Us

Welcome to Lactalis Canada! We’re proud to be Canada’s #1 branded dairy company and to be consistently recognized as one of the country’s top employers by Forbes. Our purpose is to enrich and nurture the lives of Canadians by offering the best of dairy from Canada’s favourite dairy brands like Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Balderson, Astro and Lactantia. In fact, our products can be found in over 90% of Canadian refrigerators in any given time. As part of Lactalis Group, the world’s leading dairy company, we remain focused on innovation and quality and are seeking like-minded individuals to join us as we continue our growth journey.

About Us

Welcome to Lactalis Canada! We’re proud to be Canada’s #1 branded dairy company and to be consistently recognized as one of the country’s top employers by Forbes. Our purpose is to enrich and nurture the lives of Canadians by offering the best of dairy from Canada’s favourite dairy brands like Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Balderson, Astro and Lactantia. In fact, our products can be found in over 90% of Canadian refrigerators in any given time. As part of Lactalis Group, the world’s leading dairy company, we remain focused on innovation and quality and are seeking like-minded individuals to join us as we continue our growth journey.

Job Purpose

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for delivering high volume recruitment support across Canada, with a focus on frontline/hourly roles, entry‑volume recruitment support across Canada, with a focus on frontline/hourly roles, entrylevel‑level salaried positions, and overflow support for student hiring. This role plays a key part in executing targeted recruitment initiatives, organizing local talent attraction engagements, and developing multi‑channel sourcing campaigns. Working closely with Hiring Managers, HR Business Partners, and the broader Talent Acquisition team, the Specialist ensures hiring targets are met through proactive planning, strong relationship management, and consistent recruitment activity tracking.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the hiring process by selecting successful candidates and formalizing compensation recommendations and terms of employment in conjunction with hiring manager and human resources manager in accordance with Lactalis Canada’s requirements and presenting offer of employment to candidates.
• Develop recruitment plans by assessing and discussing requirements with leaders and hiring managers and determining selection of the most appropriate recruiting tool to source candidates in compliance with Lactalis Canada guidelines.
• Execute selection procedures by screening resumes, sourcing candidates, and coordinating / conducting interviews following behavioural interviewing principles (Targeted Selection).
• Build a talent pool and leverage software and tools as a means for building employment branding to attract and retain talent.
• Targeting and screening multiple candidates daily, individually or through group settings.
• Conduct group interviews with selected candidates
• Ability to adhere to tight deadlines, handling high-volume acquisitions
• Participate in cross-functional employer brand projects as assigned.
• Organize and attend Campus Recruitment events, either virtual or in-person with a focus on building a talent pipeline for Lactalis Canada.
• Make recommendations on an on-going basis in order for continuous improvement of processes and practices.
• Provide a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process through effective communication and follow-up.
• Form relationships and develop social networks to connect with highly skilled professionals while projecting a professional image at all times.
• Provide guidance and support to Human Resources department or hiring managers regarding practices or processes.
• Perform weekly administrative duties such as maintaining recruitment metrics report and providing input on metrics.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Sociology, Psychology or related field
• Bilingual (English and French)
• Minimum three (3) to five (5) years of experience in recruiting, selecting candidates, and interviewing for jobs at all levels in manufacturing

Preferred

• Previous experience using an Applicant Tracking System; SuccessFactors experience strongly preferred.
• Experience recruiting in a high-volume agency environment would be a definite asset
• CHRP designation an asset
• Experience supporting community engagement initiatives or employer brand programs.
• Strong knowledge of behavioural interviewing techniques
• Knowledge of applicable provincial statutes
• Team oriented individual
• Innovative thinking with ability to deliver continuous improvement initiatives
• Results driven with a focus on creative solutions
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, demanding environment
• Highly developed communication skills with ability to co-operate, influence and obtain agreement from all levels of leadership within the organization t
• Project management skills
• Proficient with standard office computer technology such as Microsoft Office products and the Internet

Key Competencies

• Strong communication and relationship building building skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and tight timelines
• Data driven driven mindset with strong attention to detail
• Proactive problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset
• Customer focused focused and committed to delivering a positive candidate and hiring manager experience

Competency

• Care
• Dare
• Inspire
• Share

What Lactalis Will Offer

Lactalis Canada believes in rewarding its people with the following comprehensive benefits package and perks:

• A Competitive Base Salary
• A Performance-Based Bonus System
• 4 Weeks of Vacation
• Benefits starting day 1
• A Pension Program with an Employer Match at 100% of up to 6%
• Tuition reimbursement plan of up to $3,000/year
• A Volunteer Day to give back to your community
• Learning and Development opportunities
• A commitment to internal career advancement with potential for international mobility

Our ESG Commitment

Our ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) roadmap drives our sustainability mission. We aim to positively impact communities and the planet by enabling stakeholders including our people, consumers, customers, suppliers, dairy farmers, government, and industry partners to have a positive impact on the wellbeing of our communities and the planet through all that we do. At Lactalis Canada, we value our employees as catalysts for positive change. Together, we will create a sustainable future, promote belonging, and make a lasting impact on the world.

Our Commitment To DEI

Fuel Our Culture with Your Uniqueness! Lactalis thrives on the value each person brings. We're dedicated to amplifying diverse voices, inviting personal and professional growth, and embracing everyone's true selves. We're committed to crafting an environment that genuinely welcomes all, reflecting the richness of our people and communities. We apply an equal access to employment program and invite women, aboriginal people, visible minorities, and people with disabilities to apply. Our promise extends to accessible processes and spaces. If you require accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent), please inform our Talent Acquisition team – confidentiality will be maintained. Le bilinguisme est requis puisque le poste exige des communications fréquentes avec nos partenaires, nos usines et notre siège social qui se situent hors Québec. Bilingualism is required as the position involves frequent communications with our partners, our factories, and our headquarters located outside Quebec.

Note

Lactalis Canada does not conduct credit or background checks through LinkedIn. If required, we'll contact you after signing a Job Offer.

Compensation

As part of our commitment to fairness, trust, and transparency and our ambition to be an Employer of Choice, the base salary range for this position is:$78,600.00–$98,300.00 .

Please note: Along with a comprehensive Total Rewards package, your actual base salary will be fair, competitive, and be based on your skills, experience, and qualifications.