Bilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist (FR/ENG)

BGIS•Markham, ON

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is primarily responsible for performing all aspects of recruitment and staffing for the organization. This role involves increasing the BGIS brand to reach a broader market of candidates and finding innovative ways to make BGIS an appealing company to work for, especially outside of its immediate industry. The specialist will also work to increase the employment/talent brand via social media channels.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field
3-5 years’ experience in recruitment or a related field with a proven track record of success
Broad knowledge of current and cutting edge recruitment trends and methodologies
Knowledge of Provincial and Federal Employment Equity legislation
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Computer literacy, including strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and experience with Applicant Tracking tools
Exceptional work ethic, energetic, with strong values and principles
Good team player but able to work well independently and with minimal supervision
Flexible and accommodating
Detailed-oriented
Comfortable in a fast-paced, changing environment
Absolute commitment to customer services
Must have a good sense of humour
English is required because you will be dealing with English-speaking customers as part of your job

Nice To Haves

Bilingualism - English/French is an asset
CHRP would be considered an asset

Responsibilities

Advertising and soliciting resumes from qualified candidates
Coordinating and attending career fairs across Canada
Screening resumes and applications for suitability
Conducting initial screening interviews, both telephone and personal
Making hiring recommendations based upon the eligibility criteria provided
Drafting and extending employment offers
Increasing the BGIS brand to reach a broader and wider market of candidates
Finding new, innovating and creative ways to make BGIS an appealing and desirable company to work for, especially outside of our immediate industry
Increase employment/talent brand via social media channels: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
Works with the Senior People & Culture Director and People & Culture Business Partners to ensure that BGIS conforms to government and regulatory hiring and employee management practices
Maintains an updated pool of qualified and potential candidates
Ensures effective and fast recruitment processes both internally and externally
Responsible for providing current recruitment knowledge and trends within the market
Works closely with Business Partners to identify and make recommendations to recruitment needs
Actively sources qualified candidates through LinkedIn, and/or Indeed
Follows-up and coordinates with recruitment channels
Executes pre-screening and/or final phone/face to face interviews for junior & mid level positions
Coordinate with universities and industry associations in relation to targeted hires
Work closely with Talent Acquisition Coordinator to ensure reporting and data integrity are maintained
Support Business Partners with weekly update on recruitment progress
Other duties as assigned