Posted 4 months ago
Talent Acquisition Specialist
@ The Staffing Alternative
Mississauga, Ontario
Overview
The Staffing Alternative is hiring a dedicated Talent Acquisition Specialist to own full-cycle recruitment for construction and multi-trade field roles. The work covers sourcing, screening, interviewing and offers, measured on speed, quality and volume. The posting states a base salary plus a performance bonus per eligible hire, with a full-time schedule.
Responsibilities:
- Manage full-cycle recruitment for construction and multi-trade roles
- Build and maintain active pipelines of qualified candidates
- Screen résumés and conduct phone or video interviews
- Verify certifications, licences and compliance requirements
- Track time-to-fill, source of hire and offer acceptance
Requirements summary:
- Post-secondary education in HR, business or related field
- 3–5+ years of full-cycle talent acquisition as primary function
- Direct recruiting experience in construction or skilled trades
- Knowledge of trade certifications and compliance requirements
- Proficiency in Google Suite and digital recruitment tools
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-10
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Human resources |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Human Resources, Business Administration |
| Perks mentioned | Performance bonus |
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The Staffing Alternative
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The Staffing Alternative specializes in the placement of HR professionals throughout the GTA and Montreal
Full company description
The Staffing Alternative recruits human resources professionals. From mid to senior level executives we have tackled challenging searches and we have been successful at placing key human resources leaders with well known-organizations. What has made the staffing alternative a prominent search firm? Our strong understanding of the current labor market, our ability to go the extra mile and our confidence that we can assist you with some of your most difficult permanent searches.
- LinkedIn followers
- 12,960
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 8
- Reported office locations
- 3250 Bloor Street West, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario M8X 2X9, CA
- Other recorded names
- The Staffing Alternative
- Specialties
- recruitment
- staffing
- Thorough pre screening and interviewing
- and Kenexa: Online testing
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- Yes
The Staffing Alternative recruits human resources professionals. From mid to senior level executives we have tackled challenging searches and we have been successful at placing key human resources leaders with well known-organizations. What has made the staffing alternative a prominent search firm? Our strong understanding of the current labor market, our ability to go the extra mile and our confidence that we can…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Staffing and Recruiting |
| Company size | 2-10 employees |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
| Organization type | Self-Owned |
| Year founded | 2013 |
| Specialties | recruitmentstaffingThorough pre screening and interviewingand Kenexa: Online testing |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 14 |
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We are looking for a recruiter not a generalist, not a coordinator, and not someone who treats recruitment as one item on a longer list. This role is dedicated exclusively to full-cycle talent acquisition for construction and field-based roles. If you thrive on closing requisitions, filling pipelines, and hitting hiring targets, this is the seat for you.
You will own the end-to-end recruitment process for skilled trades, site supervisors, project coordinators, project managers, and multi-trade roles (HVAC, electrical, plumbing). You will be measured on speed, quality, and volume and you will be expected to deliver. This role is for an existing vacancy.
What You Will Be Responsible For
Recruitment & Sourcing
• Manage full-cycle recruitment from intake to offer for construction and multi-trade roles
• Build and maintain active pipelines of qualified candidates. Ahead of demand, not behind it
• Identify and pursue candidates through creative, proactive approaches beyond standard job postings
• Keep requisitions moving. No role should sit idle
Screening & Interviewing
• Review resumes and conduct phone/video screening interviews
• Verify required certifications, licences, and compliance requirements relevant to construction roles (e.g., Red Seal, WHMIS, Working at Heights, G-class licence, driver’s abstracts)
• Assess technical fit, certifications, and cultural alignment
• Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and collect structured feedback
• Conduct reference checks and support offer preparation
Hiring Manager Partnership
• Conduct intake meetings to align on role requirements, timelines, and must-have qualifications
• Provide market intelligence on candidate availability, compensation benchmarks, and hiring challenges
• Set and manage expectations including pushing back when timelines or requirements need adjustment
Process & Administration
• Maintain complete and accurate records across all active requisitions
• Track and report on key metrics: time-to-fill, source of hire, offer acceptance rate, and pipeline health
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment standards and fair hiring practices
Candidate Experience & Employer Branding
• Deliver timely, professional communication throughout the candidate journey (within 24–48 hours)
• Represent with professionalism in the construction talent market
• Support employer branding initiatives that strengthen our presence in the trades community
1 Compensation structure - This role includes a base salary plus a performance bonus per eligible hire. Are you comfortable with a compensation structure that includes a variable performance-based component?
Requirements
• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 3–5+ years of experience in full-cycle talent acquisition. Recruitment must be your primary function, not a shared one
• Direct experience recruiting within the construction, industrial, or skilled trades sector
• Working knowledge of construction roles, trade certifications, and compliance requirements
• Proven track record of filling roles on time and managing multiple requisitions without stalling
• Proficiency in Google Suite and digital recruitment tools
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized, self-directed, and able to operate with urgency
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