Posted 23 days ago
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
@ Bird Construction Inc.
Overview
Bird Construction Inc. is hiring a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to run full-cycle recruitment for salaried hires supporting its Canem Systems division, based at the Mississauga office. The role reports to the Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition for Western Canada and combines sourcing, employer branding, relationship building and HR documentation in Workday. Requires 8+ years of high-volume and difficult-to-fill recruiting experience.
Responsibilities:
- Full-cycle recruitment for salaried hires
- Active candidate sourcing and pipeline building
- Development of talent acquisition and candidate marketing programs
- Tracking of talent acquisition metrics
- Workday documentation and general employment inquiries
Requirements summary:
- Undergraduate degree in HR, business or related field
- 8+ years of high-volume and difficult-to-fill recruiting
- Extensive sourcing, selection and staffing experience
- Knowledge of federal and provincial employment laws
- Construction industry experience (asset)
- Workday experience (asset)
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · phenom
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-14
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Human resources |
| Experience | 8+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Human Resources, Business |
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Bird Construction Inc.
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Full company description
Bird is a Canadian construction and maintenance company providing a comprehensive scope offering and a diversified portfolio of services to industrial, infrastructure and buildings markets, including new construction and retrofits; industrial maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) services, shutdowns and turnarounds; civil infrastructure construction; mine support services; telecommunications and instrumentation, electrical and mechanical contracting; fabrication; steel modular construction; and specialty trades. For over 100 years, Bird has been a people-focused company with an unwavering commitment to safety and a high level of service that provides long-term value for all stakeholders. Bird draws upon the extensive experience of over 6,000 employees to deliver exceptional operational performance and collaborative execution across all project sizes and delivery models, servicing all of Canada's major geographic markets.
- LinkedIn followers
- 205,622
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 3,629
- Reported office locations
- 5700 Explorer Drive, Suite 400, Mississauga, ON L4W 0C6, CA
- 13777 Commerce Pkwy, Richmond, British Columbia V6V 2X3, CA
- 4820 Richard Rd SW, Calgary, Alberta T3E 6L1, CA
- 1626 Richter Street, Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y 2M3, CA
- 107 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5S 1G3, CA
- 925 Memorial Drive, Fort McMurray, Alberta T9K 0K4, CA
- 2627 Ellwood Dr SW, Edmonton, Alberta T6X 0P7, CA
- 8024 Edgar Industrial Crescent, Red Deer, Alberta T4P 3R3, CA
- 225B Helen Dr, Regina, Saskatchewan S4K 0A3, CA
- 1055 Erin Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3G 2X1, CA
- 1600 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario K1Z 1G3, CA
- 670 Falconbridge Rd, Greater Sudbury, Ontario P3A 4S4, CA
- 946 Cobalt Crescent, Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 5W3, CA
- 1868 Boul. Des Sources, Montreal, Quebec H9R 5R2, CA
- 120 Millennium Drive, Saint John, New Brunswick E2E 0C6, CA
- 20 Duke Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B4A 2Z5, CA
- 141 Kelsey Drive, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador A1B 0L2, CA
- 2 Old Airport Road, Wabush, Newfoundland and Labrador A0R 1B0, CA
- Business categories
- Construction
- Interior Design
- Architecture
- Civil Engineering
- Other recorded names
- Bird Construction
- Specialties
- General Contracting
- Construction Management
- Design-Build
- Public-Private Partnerships/AFP
- Engineering
- Procurement & Construction
- Pre-construction
- Building Information Modeling (BIM)
- Sustainable Design & Construction
- and Equity
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Bird is a Canadian construction and maintenance company providing a comprehensive scope offering and a diversified portfolio of services to industrial, infrastructure and buildings markets, including new construction and retrofits; industrial maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) services, shutdowns and turnarounds; civil infrastructure construction; mine support services; telecommunications and instrumentation…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Mississauga, ON |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | General ContractingConstruction ManagementDesign-BuildPublic-Private Partnerships/AFPEngineeringProcurement & ConstructionPre-constructionBuilding Information Modeling (BIM)Sustainable Design & Constructionand Equity |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 140 |
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This position will be based out the Canem Systems Mississauga office, 5630 Tomken Road
What You Will Be Working On
Salaried Roles
- Execute full cycle recruitment for salaried hires in line with the talent acquisition policies, procedures, standards, and salaried workflows.
- Lead the talent acquisition process and create a consistent and positive experience for the candidate and hiring team.
- Liaise with the Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition to support the development and implementation of talent acquisition strategies and candidate marketing programs.
- Execute strategic programs to identify and attract talent.
- Track talent acquisition metrics defined by the Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition to monitor talent acquisition trends and determine potential improvements.
- Actively source candidates and build candidate pipelines.
Relationships
- Establish strong internal relationships within the business, People & Culture and front-line leadership.
- Act as the talent acquisition ambassador for the organization and establish a strong external network and partnerships with agencies, associations, and universities.
Administration
- Maintain complete and accurate staffing documentation as required by law within the HRIS system (Workday)
- Participate in planning meetings with the business to stay current on upcoming projects and resource requirements.
- Manage general employment inquiries.
Strategic & Business Planning
- Support the execution of national employment brand activities for Canem Systems as an employer of choice.
- Other duties as directed by the Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition.
What We Are Looking For
- 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, capable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment
- Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritization of work to achieve them
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting, problem-solving skills, and a high degree of 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
For Those Who Seek to Redefine
The greatest achievements in history are borne from the greatness within people – where human potential meets vision, and passion fuels evolution. Unlocking this potential is the most important thing we do at Bird.
As a leader in Canadian construction for over 100 years, the impact of our team is etched deeply within the core of our legacy. Beyond Bird, this impact is felt in the fundamental aspects of our everyday lives. From the critical infrastructure we depend on, to the energy and resources that keep us moving - we are powering our communities and shaping Canada’s skylines coast-to-coast-to-coast. Entrenched in the foundation of a culture built more than a century ago is an enduring quest to reimagine what is possible. Our impact is greater than ever, and we are looking for those who seek to redefine their story.
What We Believe In
We Put Safety First
A healthy and safe work environment is non-negotiable. We build a culture of operational and psychological safety through engagement, learning and leadership.
We Lead With Honesty
We speak and act with integrity, clarity and care so people can trust our word and our work. Being honest means we can deliver the best outcomes and consistent results.
We Are Stronger Together
Success is a team effort. Our inclusive workplace enables our combined expertise, humility and creativity to unlock our greater potential.
We Are Driven To Do Great Work
We built our name on quality. We have a passion for excellence in our work and relationships that honours our businesses and our industry.
We Create Opportunity
Rooted in a solid foundation, we adapt and grow to face the future. We are committed to elevating each other to chart the best path forward in an evolving world.
At Bird, we value Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) and believe it is essential to our success. We will continue to listen, learn, and take action in our commitment to building progress in our organization, and the industry as a whole. Cultivating an environment where all employees feel included, seen, and have a sense of belonging is core to Bird’s culture. We commit to proactively employing a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work, fostering an environment of continuous learning, and never compromising on our values.
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