About the Company

We are an upskilling company dedicated to empowering individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in today’s competitive job market. Our innovative approach combines personalized mentorship, comprehensive training programs, and cutting-edge technology to help candidates reach their full potential. As part of our commitment to social good, we also provide financial support to those in crucial need, including tuition fees and tools, as we partner with educational institutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement innovative and effective recruitment strategies to attract top talent, specializing in skilled trades such as technicians, plumbers, and licensed electricians, etc.
• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selecting candidates for a wide range of roles.
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand their needs and create tailored recruitment plans that align with business goals.
• Utilize a variety of sourcing methods, including job boards, social media, networking events, employee referrals, and specialized platforms targeting skilled trades professionals.
• Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline to meet current and future hiring needs, focusing on skilled trades and other specialized roles.
• Conduct thorough interviews and assessments to evaluate candidates’ skills, experience, and cultural fit, ensuring a high standard of talent acquisition.
• Develop and maintain relationships with universities, colleges, skilled trades schools, professional organizations, and other talent sources to support ongoing recruitment efforts.
• Coordinate with external recruitment agencies and vendors when needed to supplement sourcing efforts.
• Maintain a database using CRM (Maximizer)
• Stay updated on industry trends, recruitment best practices, and employment laws and regulations.
• Lead employer branding initiatives to attract skilled trades talent and promote the company as an employer of choice in the skilled trades sector.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 3-4 years of experience in sourcing skilled trades candidates and managing external recruitment processes, with a proven track record as a Senior Recruitment Lead, Talent Acquisition Specialist, or similar role.
• Strong understanding of recruitment best practices and advanced sourcing techniques for skilled trades roles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools.
• Familiarity with employment laws, regulations, and industry standards, particularly in skilled trades recruitment.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Passionate about finding and attracting top talent to support company growth and success.

Benefits:

• WorkPerks: Access to thousands of discounts in-store and online at over 12,000 locations.
• Dialogue: Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Company events.
• On-site parking.

Work Location: This is a full-time, permanent position based in our office in Vaughan.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $50,000.00 – $70,000.00 per year (Negotiable, depending on experience)

Expected Hours: 40 hours per week

Schedule: Monday to Friday, with some evenings and weekends as needed.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree (preferred).

Language: English (preferred).

Work Location: In-person at Vaughan, ON.