Bilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Description

Our client in the international defense industry is seeking a Bilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist to join their team. This role is a hybrid position, with options to be based out of Ottawa, Victoria or Halifax. In this role, you will be a crucial member of a team providing support and product solutions to enhance their clients’ defense capabilities and critical assets.
 
Job Title: Bilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist (HYBRID)
Location: Ottawa, ON or Victoria, BC or Halifax, NS
Pay Range: $57k to $71k per year, depending on experience

What’s the Job?

• Responsible for full-cycle recruitment, including: sourcing, interviewing and hiring for company roles (Operations, Quality Assurance, Logistics, Engineering, Professional, etc.)
• Determine recruitment strategy, develop and maintain strong relationships with HRBPs and Hiring Managers to understand current and future recruitment needs
• 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 the company 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, coordinate start dates and negotiate compensation with applicants
• Develop and maintain company’s recruitment 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

• A minimum of 2 years’ previous experience in recruitment or HR with a focus on recruitment
• Fluent language knowledge in English and French is preferred
• A post-secondary education in Human Resources or a related field is preferred
• CHRP or Recruitment (Registered Professional Recruiter) designation would be considered an asset
• Demonstrated experience using an ATS such as 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 individual who easily manages projects, collaborates and works in a team
• You are eligible for a Canadian Secret Security and ITAR Clearance
• Must be located in either Ottawa, Victoria or Halifax

• Competitive base salary of $57 to $71k per year based on experience
• Annual bonus based on percentage of salary
• 100% employer-paid health and dental premiums
• RRSP program
• Competitive annual vacation time off and additional time off during our holiday closure
• Hybrid working model (work from home 4 days per week, in-office 1 day per week)
• Growth opportunities

If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!
 
About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of:  Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells
ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.