Talent Acquisition Specialist

JDI IT is currently looking for a recruitment professional to join our team as a Talent Acquisition Specialist. As the perfect fit for our Team, you believe the most important decision we make is who we hire.   

Reporting to the Senior Director of Human Resources, you are responsible for providing one point of contact for hiring managers regarding all recruitment and selection needs. You participate in all aspects of the attract and recruit process from need identification to hiring recommendation. You are customer focused, easily building strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers. You use social media and other recruitment channels to build networks and ensure a pipeline of talent is always available.   

Connecting the right person with the right opportunity is your passion! 

• Work with hiring managers to initiate the recruitment process by creating job openings in the applicant tracking system 
• Assist in developing and executing comprehensive recruitment marketing plans
• Build and maintain a network of contacts to ensure a pipeline of talent using online platforms such as LinkedIn and Indeed
• Coordinate and attend job fairs, community events, educational institutions, and other recruitment events
• Actively recruit for current and future needs
• Evaluate applicants using a variety of screening and assessment techniques
• Arrange interviews and testing as required, update applicant records, and ensure the applicant tracking system is up to date at all times
• Work with hiring managers to determine top candidates and make hiring recommendations
• Participate in business improvement initiatives and identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our recruitment processes
• Compile recruitment data and prepare reports as required 
• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, or related field 
• 2+ years’ experience sourcing top talent in the IT field using various recruitment channels including social media, resume mining, and networking
• Ability to travel for career fairs and networking events
• The drive to deliver exceptional results with an ability to prioritize, coordinate, and manage multiple activities 
• A track record for bringing forward new and creative solutions to recruiting opportunities and constantly seeking ways to improve the recruitment process 
• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic and demanding environment while remaining positive and focused 
• A keen eye for detail, demonstrating a high sense of urgency in delivering high quality customer service 
• A strong understanding of the Immigration process 
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (written & oral), and presentation skills
• Experience with social recruiting with various platforms including LinkedIn 

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees.  At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities. Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply. We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.