Talent Acquisition Specialist

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We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn’t matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch.
Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon’s commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon’s purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve to their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others.
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EllisDon is growing, and we’re looking for a sharp, driven Talent Acquisition Specialist to help us hire the people who build our business. You will own full-cycle recruitment across a range of roles, act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, and find great candidates for our projects. We’re looking for strong recruiting instincts, sound judgment and a passion for candidate and client experience.
You as a Talent Acquisition Specialist will:
Own full-cycle recruitment from intake through offer, delivering timely, high-quality hires
Lead structured intake meetings with hiring managers to define role requirements, success profiles and hiring timelines
Write compelling, inclusive job postings that attract the right talent
Screen and assess candidates from direct applications, referrals and Talent Advisor sourcing, using a consistent and fair interview approach
Proactively source passive candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, talent mapping, networking and referrals
Conduct interviews and coach hiring managers on candidate profiles, interview practices and selection decisions
Manage offers, negotiate with confidence and close candidates
Develop creative attraction strategies, including job ads, industry associations, networking events and social media campaigns
Build trusted relationships with hiring managers, People & Culture Managers, candidates and fellow TA team members through credibility, integrity and clear communication
Keep candidate data, dispositions and reporting accurate in Workday, and use hiring metrics to improve speed and quality
Contribute to the development and rollout of strategic People & Culture and TA initiatives
Is this the right role for you?
Post-secondary education in Human Resources Management, Commerce or Business Administration, Social Services or a related field
2 to 3+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a corporate, agency or RPO setting
Excellent candidate assessment skills and sound hiring judgment
Strong sourcing skills and confidence engaging passive candidates
Proven ability to manage multiple searches at once without losing pace or quality
A well-developed ability to build strong relationships and influence hiring managers
Polished written and verbal communication skills
A data-driven mindset and comfort using metrics to guide decisions
Experience with Workday or a comparable ATS, and LinkedIn Recruiter
Knowledge of the construction services industry is an asset
The salary range for this position is $75000 to $80000
EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.
Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.
​Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.
We are committed to providing a positive candidate experience and ensuring timely updates are provided to all candidates. If you haven’t already, be sure to create a profile on our Careers page to remain up to date on the status of your application and learn about new career opportunities as they arise.
EllisDon uses AI tools to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position.