Talent Acquisition Specialist - FAL

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid vacation

Extended health benefits

Life insurance

RRSP/DPSP Plan

Employee and family assistance program

Job summary

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead full-cycle recruitment across the organization. The role emphasizes proactive sourcing, selection, and building diverse, high-performing workforces in competitive markets.

The position may be based in Calgary, AB or Mississauga, ON, requiring collaboration with HR Operations and leadership to meet manpower goals and implement strategic hiring initiatives.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in HR, Business, or related discipline.
• 5-7 years’ experience in full cycle recruitment.
• Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, transportation, logistics or related industry is a plus.
• CHRP designation is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian Labour laws across provinces.
• Expertise using social media for recruitment campaigns.
• Experience with Ceridian Dayforce ATS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate recruitment needs with leadership and develop resourcing strategies.
• Provide full cycle recruitment support: sourcing, screening, interviewing, shortlisting.
• Develop candidate pools for high-volume hiring and maintain talent pipelines.
• Create KPI and reporting metrics for manpower/resourcing progress.
• Conduct pre-employment background and screening as required.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners on internal transfers/promotions.
• Support social media recruitment campaigns (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter).

Skills

Full cycle recruitment

Sourcing

Stakeholder engagement

Social media recruiting

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelors in HR/Business

Tools

Ceridian Dayforce ATS

Job description

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (DHC) is a storied name in the aerospace industry, recognized worldwide for its pioneering contributions to aviation and its unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and reliability. Headquartered in Calgary, AB, DHC currently has approximately 2,400 employees across British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario, as well as in markets and distribution hubs world-wide.
Established in 1928, De Havilland Canada has a rich history marked by the development of some of the most iconic and versatile aircraft ever built. These aircraft have served a variety of roles—from bush flying to commercial aviation—and are celebrated for their rugged durability, operational versatility, and excellence in performance.
Over the decades, De Havilland Canada has evolved to meet the changing needs of the aviation industry. Today, we are more than just an aircraft manufacturer; we are a comprehensive aerospace company with capabilities that span design, production, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services. Our operations are supported by a team of skilled engineers, technicians, and industry professionals who are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of craftsmanship and innovation.

Position Summary

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will play a critical role in building the workforce that powers DHC’s next phase of growth. Working within the Talent Acquisition (‘TA’) Team, the TA Specialist will provide proactive sourcing, selection and recruitment services across the organization. The successful candidate must have proven expertise in the implementation of recruitment and selection processes in order to attract and source a diverse and high performing workforce. The TA Specialist’s ability to proactively source, engage and build relationships with talent in highly competitive markets will set the successful candidate apart from their industry peers.

This position would be located at our Calgary, Alberta or Mississauga, Ontario office.

Key Responsibilities

• In coordination with the Manager, HR Operations, Vice President, HR and key executives, evaluate recruitment needs and develop resourcing strategies based on operational requirements.
• Provide full cycle recruitment support, including the sourcing, screening, interviewing, and shortlisting of candidates for hiring manager consideration.
• Develop candidate pools for re-occurring and high-volume hiring needs, implementing strategies to maintain interested candidates in the talent pipeline.
• In coordination with the Manager, HR Operations, develop KPI’s and related reporting metrics for the tracking and evaluation of progress against manpower / resourcing plans; identifying hiring trends and issues specific to hard to fill positions / disciplines.
• Facilitate pre-employment background, criminal and other pre-employment screening, and testing, as required for the role.
• Work closely with the HR Business Partners on internal transfers and promotions to fill existing vacancies.
• In alignment with the Manager, HR Operations support the development and utilization of social media recruitment campaigns (e.g. Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter).

Qualifications & Skills

• Undergraduate degree in HR, Business, or related discipline.
• 5-7 years’ experience in full cycle recruitment.
• Recruitment experience within the aerospace, manufacturing, transportation, logistics or related industry is considered an asset.
• CHRP designation is considered an asset.
• Strong knowledge of Provincial and Canadian Labour and Employment Laws, preferably in multi-provincial jurisdictions.
• Expertise in the use of social media (e.g. LinkedIn, Indeed, Twitter, Facebook) for recruitment campaigns.
• Experience with the Ceridian Dayforce ATS is considered a significant asset.
• Superior written, oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong commitment to business process improvement, with a focus on efficient delivery of services.
• Ability to plan and prioritize work and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to 'think outside the box' with a proven track record of creative problem-solving and consensus building skills necessary to address operational resourcing challenges.
• Highly energetic with a strong work ethic and commitment to work in a team environment.

Why work at De Havilland?

De Havilland Canada is a Canadian-owned and operated aircraft manufacturer dedicated to providing rewarding opportunities in a diverse and welcoming workplace.

In addition to plenty of opportunities for career growth in a stimulating work environment, De Havilland Canada offers:

• Competitive wages
• Paid vacation
• Extended health benefits (medical, dental, vision, paramedical)
• Life insurance
• RRSP/DPSP Plan
• Employee and family assistance program

At De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (DHC), we are committed to protecting our people, customers, shareholders and the public through Health & Safety Excellence. As such, it is expected that all employees maintain strict adherence to Health & Safety Policies and to perform key physical tasks of the position described in the job description and interview process. This may include but is not limited to the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions including temperature extremes, confined spaces, working at heights and with or around chemicals. Employees are expected to adhere to the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when at work which must include but is not limited to the ability to maintain a positive fit test when mask use is required.

At De Havilland Canada, we aim to be inclusive and diverse and provide equal opportunity for employment. All qualified applicants, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, and disability, are encouraged to apply. De Havilland will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your Talent Acquisition representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Any offer of employment is conditional on the completion of positive and satisfactory background checks, which may include, proof that you are legally entitled to work in Canada, professional references, verification of employment history, verification of educational background and criminal background checks.