Talent Acquisition Specialist (Bilingual)

Build your Career at Cooper Equipment Rentals

We are seeking a Bilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist to join the People and Culture team. A trusted partner, this dynamic and results-driven individual will be responsible for supporting full cycle recruitment in Quebec, Ontario and the Atlantic provinces!

Why Work with Us? Perks!

• Competitive salary
• Excellent benefit package with premiums paid by the company
• Paid day off for your birthday
• Allowance for Cooper branded apparel
• Safety-minded organization
• Continuous training, learning and development opportunities
• Fun-loving work environment with strong social responsibility

What You’ll Be Doing

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Responsible for all recruitment activities (salaried and hourly roles), including posting jobs, applicant screening, scheduling and conducting interviews, checking references and drafting offer letters.
• Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates, both passive and active.
• Build and sustain strong, collaborative partnerships with internal stakeholders to proactively identify and coordinate efforts in relation to strategic talent management programs and initiatives.
• Leverage various sourcing channels including job boards, social media, networking events, campus recruitment, job fairs and employee referrals.
• Screen candidates and conduct initial interviews to assess skills, knowledge and experience.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews with hiring managers and facilitate the selection process.
• Manage a talent pipeline by building relationships with potential candidates for future opportunities.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience by providing timely feedback, addressing concerns, and offering support throughout the hiring process.
• Track recruitment metrics to ensure effectiveness of hiring practices and identify areas for improvement.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

Qualifications and Requirements :

• Minimum two years of experience with high volume full cycle recruitment.
• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in French and English.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS), preferably Dayforce.
• Self-starter that can work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as part of a larger team.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and effective multi-tasking is essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build professional rapport with candidates and stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrate integrity with ability to maintain confidentiality and manage highly sensitive information.
• Solid computer skills (MS Office).

The successful candidate must be located in either the Ottawa, Montreal or Toronto area. This is a hybrid position, working at a branch or our Head Office 2 to 3 times per week.

There is the requirement to travel to branch locations Quebec, Ontario and the Atlantic provinces from time to time to support the hiring needs.

Please note, to be considered for this position applicants should currently be residing in Canada and legally entitled to work.

Want to learn more about this as well as other opportunities at Cooper? Visit our Careers page to view Day in the Life videos cooperequipment.ca / careers.

We passionately believe that our inclusive and diverse team is key to the success of our business. We are dedicated to building an environment where everyone has an equitable opportunity to thrive, and where diversity, equity and inclusion is celebrated and embraced.

We strive to hire diverse talent and to ensure that everyone feels safe, respected, and valued during the hiring process and throughout their journey with us.

To continue the conversation, or if you require accommodations, reach out to our team at [email protected]

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