Talent Acquisition Specialist

Our client in Markham is seeking a proactive and results-driven Talent Acquisition Specialist to join their Human Resources team. This is a contract opportunity with strong potential for extension or permanent hire. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the full-cycle recruitment process, developing talent pipelines, and supporting hiring managers in attracting and hiring top talent across the organization.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building relationships, and has a strong understanding of recruitment strategies and candidate experience.

Key Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruitment for a variety of roles (corporate, technical, operational, etc.)

Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies

Source candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, networking, referrals, and other channels

Screen resumes, conduct phone interviews, and coordinate interview schedules

Maintain a strong talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs

Prepare and post job advertisements and recruitment marketing materials

Support offer negotiation and onboarding processes

Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process

Qualifications & Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in recruitment or talent acquisition
• Experience working with Workday or other Applicant Tracking Systems to manage requisitions, candidate pipelines and hiring workflows
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple open roles simultaneously

AI may be used to support certain administrative aspects of our recruitment process. However, all applications and resumes are reviewed by qualified human reviewers, and all screening and hiring decisions are made solely by the hiring team.