Early Careers Development Specialist

Early Careers Development Specialist (Permanent) (Ottawa, ON / Victoria, BC / Halifax, NS)

Expected Salary: $57,508 to $75,479

What You Do Here Matters In a complex world marked by the threat of war, natural disasters, and geopolitical instability, national security has never been more important.

Babcock is an international defence company providing support and product solutions to enhance our customers’ defence capabilities and critical assets.

Our Canadian team combines their talent and expertise with deep global knowledge and experience from our operations in the United Kingdom, Europe, Australasia and Africa.

Working for us, you’ll help ensure that Canada’s critical services and assets are readily available, reliable, and capable for our defence and civil customers and contribute to Babcock’s purpose, “Creating a safe and secure world, together.”

Be Part of Something Big. Babcock is a people business. Our people and customers matter most to us. Here you will experience a challenging and rewarding work environment with the support you need to deliver and thrive in your career alongside inclusive teams you respect that value your skills and dedication.

Babcock Principles

Be Curious – We believe in challenging the status quo and asking, “how might we?”

Think: Outcomes – We believe in measuring success by the results we deliver and the positive impact we make

Be Kind – We believe in being kind to ourselves, kind to each other, and kind to our planet.

Collaborate – We believe that Babcock is greater than the sum of its parts.

Be Courageous – We believe in being brave, ambitious, and determined.

Own and Deliver – We believe everybody has a part to play in Babcock’s and our customers’ success.

Health & Well-being

100% employer‑paid health and dental premiums

Our Wellness benefit promotes a work environment that supports healthy lifestyles and well‑being

Our Employee and Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) offers support and solutions for a wide range of life’s challenges

A Maternity/Parental Leave top‑up payment is available for our colleagues as their family grows

Planning for the Future

Babcock Canada matches a portion of earnings towards our RRSP/DPSP program. Additionally, colleagues can contribute directly to a TFSA.

Flexibility in How We Work

We offer an agile workplace for several positions

An option of a compressed work schedule supports work/life interests

Competitive annual vacation time off and additional time off during our holiday closure

Growth and recognition

A comprehensive colleague recognition program and bonus program

Training and support for professional development and professional membership dues

In this role, you will:

Be responsible for full cycle recruiting

Determine recruitment strategy, develop and maintain strong relationships with HRBPs and Hiring Managers to understand current and future recruitment needs

Source and hire for wide variety of positions within Babcock Canada: Operations, Quality, Logistics, Engineering, Professional etc.

Prioritize client’s requirements in a high volume, time sensitive environment to meet deadlines

Report on Talent Acquisition activities and results

Post positions on LinkedIn, Success Factors and/or other external websites as required

Screen and identify qualified candidates through Success Factors, LinkedIn, referrals, job fairs, networking and direct sourcing

Conduct competency‑based pre‑screen interviews to ensure candidates meet minimum requirements and prepare shortlist

Ensure selection processes comply with statutory and legislative requirements in locations in which Babcock Canada operates

Schedule and facilitate selection panel interviews with internal and external applicants, providing support to managers throughout the hiring process including conducting and coaching on behavioral, situational and technical interviews

Coordinate reference checks, educational verifications and criminal checks with security and background third‑party vendors

Create offer letters and negotiate compensation with applicants

Coordinate start dates with hiring managers and applicants

Develop and maintain Babcock’s Recruitment/STEM Strategy to support current and future business requirements

Liaise with external recruitment agencies as required

Maintain accurate and detailed documentation on all candidates and selection processes

Support other tasks and initiatives as required

The ideal candidate brings:

A minimum of 2 years’ experience in recruitment or HR with a focus on recruitment

Fluent language knowledge in English, French is an asset

A post‑secondary education in Human Resources or a related field

CHRP or Recruitment (Registered Professional Recruiter) designation would be considered an asset

Demonstrated experience using Success Factors, LinkedIn and/or related tools for sourcing candidates and headhunting is an asset

A drive for results and a clear vision on what a strategic Talent Acquisition Advisor role is expected to be

An ability to easily manage projects, collaboration skills and teamwork ethos

Eligibility for Canadian Secret Security and ITAR Clearance

Equity, diversity and inclusion Babcock is committed to promoting a workforce without boundaries. One that welcomes everyone to contribute to our success regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, or disability, and conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered. If you require accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can assist you.

Indigenous Peoples Babcock Canada acknowledges that the land on which we operate across Canada is the unceded territory of Indigenous Peoples. We are grateful to work, live, and play as guests on these lands and are committed to building meaningful and mutually beneficial relationships with Indigenous Peoples.

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