Talent Acquisition Specialist

When you join the BEST team, you’ll enjoy :

• Flexible and hybrid work schedules for head office positions
• Competitive wages and benefits packages
• An excellent company culture, with access to educational grants and regular team events and celebrations
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• Opportunities for career advancement, on-the-job training, and upskilling within a quickly growing company

Contract Length : 6 months with the possibility of extension

Job Location : Etobicoke, ON

Job Overview : The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for meeting the business’ frontline and salaried recruitment needs for BC, AB, and ON, and in accordance with BEST’s culture, mission, and values.

The incumbent will be responsible for completing various recruitment activities such as job postings, phone screens and interviews, organizing career fairs, while ensuring compliance with BEST’s hiring policies and provincial Employment Standards.

The ideal candidate would have an inherent ability to build a talent pool, by means of positive relationship management with local communities, associations, and organizations.

Responsibilities :

• Provide full cycle recruiting for both hourly and salaried roles (intake, posting, sourcing, referrals, screening, interviews) while partnering with various departments to assist with staffing needs and requirements
• Creatively source candidate and utilize internal applicant tracking systems (ATS), Indeed, LinkedIn, social media, job boards and community networks to recruit active and passive candidates for current positions and build talent pipelines for future opportunities.
• Conduct initial in person or virtual screenings to assess candidates' qualifications, skills, and cultural fit.
• Evaluate candidates based on role requirements and skills assessments
• Provide guidance and support to hiring managers throughout the selection and decision making process
• Ensure a positive candidate experience by providing clear communication, timely feedback, and a smooth onboarding process
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate information in the ATS and other recruitment databases
• Support the onsite recruitment efforts including career fairs, job fairs and new site labour requirements.
• Ensure compliance with BEST’s hiring policies, Provincial Employment Standards, human rights and privacy laws
• Participate in and organize Social Committee events
• Other duties as required to support business growth

Skills Required :

• Excellent interpersonal & communicational (written and verbal) skills
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office and ATS systems;
• Good understanding of Employment Standards at a provincial level across Canada
• Ability to build and maintain rapport with local communities, associations, and organizations
• Intrinsic ability to effectively analyze, plan, organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines;
• Multilingual ability considered an asset.

Education & Experience :

• HR related post-secondary diploma / degree;
• Minimum of 1 to 3 years experience in a high volume recruiting environment
• Must be able to accommodate a flexible work schedule
• Travel as needed for local hiring events, moveouts, and start ups
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving abstract;
• Acceptable security and criminal record check

BEST is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, encourages applicants of all backgrounds, and is committed to fostering an accessible environment for all individuals.