Talent Acquisition Specialist
About The Position
Top Aces is a world leader in contracted adversary air (ADAIR) services and joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) training, founded by former RCAF CF-18 fighter pilots. The company prides itself on an unblemished safety record, having flown over 130,000 operational training hours. Top Aces aims to be the most trusted provider of innovative defense training solutions, training allied militaries to succeed against evolving threats. The company values Service, Integrity, Excellence, and Together. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will report to the HR and Talent Manager and will be responsible for delivering recruiting support, creating talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs (including international hiring), and developing an impactful recruitment strategy and employer brand to strengthen talent attraction efforts.
Requirements
- A minimum of 7-10 years of hands-on experience in talent acquisition including exposure to complex or international hiring within the aerospace industry or other related industries.
- Bachelor’s in human resources or equivalent experience and Diploma in Human Resources Management.
- Proven experience recruiting across multiple geographies or business units, ideally in technical or specialized environments
- Strong experience with ATS, HRIS, and advanced sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, etc.)
- Bilingual- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers;
- Strong communicator with outstanding interpersonal skills; must be able to quickly engage discussions and build relationships.
- Ability to work at all levels of the organization; sourcing for junior and senior roles.
- Ability to handle issues in a tactful and confidential manner.
- Ability to work at the speed of the business and meet tight deadlines under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service;
- Ability to prioritize activities in relation to evolving business needs.
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- A reliable team-player with strong multi-tasking abilities
- Ability to perform all work in support of our Corporate Values of Excellence, Service, Integrity … Together.
- Position requires Level II clearance with the Canadian Government and the ability to gain access to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program
Nice To Haves
- A Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CHRP), an asset
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end recruitment for diverse and complex roles, including job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offers, and background checks.
- Build and maintain talent pipelines through career fairs, industry networks, direct outreach, resume screening, phone interviews, and proactive candidate pool management for current and future hiring needs.
- Manage job advertisements across multiple platforms in alignment with employer branding guidelines.
- Conduct interviews and support hiring managers with feedback consolidation, candidate selection and tracking to ensure a smooth hiring process.
- Prepare offer letters, employment documentation and support the onboarding process in collaboration with the HR team, to ensure timely and consistent candidate communication throughout the process.
- Coordinate onboarding activities such as background checks, documentation, orientation sessions, and employee file creation.
- Manage recruitment administration in ATS and HRIS systems, including data entry, candidate tracking, documentation management, reporting accuracy, audit readiness, and compliance.
- Maintain and update job descriptions, recruitment templates, and process documentation, while standardizing and improving recruitment workflows and administrative practices.
- Serve as a key point of contact for recruitment-related inquiries and build strong relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and internal stakeholders.
- Develop, analyze, and present recruitment metrics and dashboards, while identifying opportunities for process optimization, automation, efficiency gains, and KPI improvement.
- Participate in recruitment events, conferences, job fairs, and cross-functional HR projects as needed.
Benefits
- Opportunities for development and growth
- Multidisciplinary and multicultural collaboration at a local and global level
- A flexible schedule
- Attractive benefit plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
