Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Bird Construction

. Execute full-cycle recruitment for salaried hires supporting Canem Systems .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeMississauga • CanadaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-cycle recruitment and talent acquisition strategies, with a strong focus on building candidate pipelines and maintaining compliance with employment laws. Proven ability to foster relationships across various stakeholders while managing high-volume recruitment in the construction industry.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Full-Cycle RecruitmentTalent Acquisition StrategiesWorkday ExperienceDirect SourcingConstruction Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Recruiting ExperienceStaffing StrategiesTalent Metrics TrackingCandidate Marketing ProgramsEmployment Law Understanding

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCustomer Service Orientation

Tools & Technologies

Workday

Industry Keywords

Construction IndustryTalent AcquisitionCandidate ExperienceEmployment BrandFederal Employment Laws

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute full-cycle recruitment for salaried hires supporting Canem Systems
Lead the talent acquisition process and create a consistent, positive candidate and hiring-team experience
Support development and implementation of talent acquisition strategies and candidate marketing programs
Execute strategic programs to identify and attract talent
Track talent acquisition metrics and identify potential improvements
Actively source candidates and build candidate pipelines
Establish internal relationships within the business, People & Culture, and front-line leadership
Act as the talent acquisition ambassador and build external networks with agencies, associations, and universities
Maintain complete and accurate staffing documentation in Workday as required by law
Participate in business planning meetings regarding upcoming projects and resource requirements
Manage general employment inquiries
Support national employment brand activities for Canem Systems
Perform other duties as directed by the Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Business or related field
8+ years’ recruiting experience with high volume salaried recruitment and difficult-to-fill roles
Experience within the construction industry an asset
Experience using Workday an asset
Extensive experience with direct sourcing, selection, staffing strategies, programs, vendors and tools
Understanding of workforce-related federal and provincial employment laws and regulations
Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships with multiple groups
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities
Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritize work
Strong analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting, problem-solving skills, accuracy and attention to detail
Highly developed interpersonal and organizational skills
Superior customer service orientation
Ability to work collaboratively with a positive attitude
Superior written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Inclusive workplace committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I)
Continuous learning environment
Healthy and safe work environment
Operational and psychological safety culture
Opportunity to work for a leader in Canadian construction with over 100 years of history