Talent Specialist

Trillium Rail Partners; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer Matching Retirement Program

Life insurance

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm is seeking a Talent Specialist in Mississauga to lead full-cycle recruitment for technical and corporate roles. The ideal candidate should have robust experience in recruitment, particularly in construction and engineering sectors. This on-site position involves developing talent strategies, maintaining stakeholder relationships, and ensuring a high-quality candidate experience aligned with company values. Benefits include medical insurance and retirement programs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in full-cycle recruitment in construction or engineering.
• Experience recruiting across multiple levels.
• Strong experience with sourcing tools and HRIS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Conduct full-cycle recruitment for technical and corporate roles.
• Partner with hiring managers for hiring strategies and requirements.
• Build proactive talent pipelines for critical roles.

Skills

Full-cycle recruitment

Strong communication skills

Relationship-building

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Education

Degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Workday

BambooHR

Job description

The Eglinton Crosstown West Extension will bring the Eglinton Crosstown LRT another 9.2 kilometres farther west, creating a continuous rapid transit line from the east end of Toronto into Mississauga. The Stations, Rail, and Systems (SRS) package encompasses the design, construction, integration, and commissioning of key project components.

Overview

TRP has a current vacancy for a Talent Specialist who will support recruitment efforts, working closely with internal stakeholders to deliver full-cycle recruitment and build strong, proactive talent pipelines aligned with project needs.

This is an on-site position based in Mississauga, working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The role also plays a key part in ensuring a consistent, high-quality candidate and employee experience that reflects our values and culture.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment

• Conduct high-volume, full-cycle recruitment for the ECWE project, and potentially across North America in time, for both technical (engineering, construction, infrastructure) and corporate roles.
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, hiring strategies, and timelines aligned with project and business needs.
• Conduct screening calls, interviews, candidate assessments, and direct recruitment efforts (headhunting) using structured and competency-based methodologies.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle including interview coordination, reference checks, background verification, and offer preparation.
• Utilize Workday and/or BambooHR HRIS systems to manage requisitions, track candidate pipelines, and maintain accurate recruitment data.
• Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies tailored to regional markets and specialized talent segments.
• Leverage tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, networking platforms, and industry associations to identify and engage top talent.
• Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill roles.
• Support workforce planning initiatives by identifying future hiring needs and market trends.
• Promotes organization’s values, culture, and sustainability leadership in all candidate interactions.
• Partner with both corporate and project HR and marketing teams to support employer branding initiatives, recruitment campaigns, and social media engagement (e.g., LinkedIn).
• Deliver a best-in-class candidate experience, ensuring professionalism, transparency, and alignment with companies reputation at every touchpoint.
• Contribute to storytelling and content (e.g., job postings, outreach messaging, recruitment materials) that reflect companies mission and projects.
• Represent the project at career fairs, university events, industry conferences, and networking functions to enhance brand visibility and attract talent.

Stakeholder Management & Collaboration

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across projects and corporate teams to ensure alignment on hiring priorities.
• Provide guidance to hiring managers on market conditions, talent availability, and recruitment best practices.
• Support cross-functional HR initiatives including onboarding, training coordination, and employee engagement activities.

Recruitment Operations & Compliance

• Ensure recruitment processes comply with employment legislation, company policies, and data privacy standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Support onboarding processes to ensure smooth integration of new hires into the organization.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Proven experience in full-cycle recruitment, ideally within construction, engineering, or infrastructure environments.
• Experience recruiting across multiple levels, from entry-level to senior leadership roles.
• Strong experience with sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, etc.) and HRIS platforms such as Workday and BambooHR.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience coordinating onboarding, pre-employment checks, and recruitment administration.
• Solid understanding of employment legislation and recruitment best practices in Canada (and/or North America).
• Relationship Building & Influence
• Brand Representation & Storytelling
• Strategic Sourcing & Talent Mapping
• Attention to Detail & Process Discipline
• Adaptability in Fast-Paced Environments
• Candidate Experience Excellence

What TRP Can Offer You

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer Matching Retirement Program
• Life insurance

At TRP, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants throughout the recruitment and selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.