Talent Acquisition Specialist
#279433
Mississauga, ON, Canada
Description
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Join Our Team at Convoy – Where Your Career Builds as Strong as Our Materials!
Founded in 1972, Convoy is North America’s trusted distributor of top-tier construction materials. With over 40 locations in US and Canada, we’ve grown into a leader in the industry, but we never forget the core values that got us here: exceptional products, outstanding customer service, and a genuine commitment to helping our customers thrive.
At Convoy, we don’t just offer jobs – we offer career-building opportunities. Here, you’ll be part of a dynamic, supportive, and fun environment where your voice matters, your growth is a priority, and success is something we all share.
We’re looking for passionate individuals who want to make an impact, bring fresh ideas, and be part of a team that values integrity, hard work, and collaboration. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking for your next challenge, Convoy is the place to build something meaningful – for yourself, for our customers, and for your future.
Why Convoy Supply?
- Growth Opportunities: We believe in developing our people and offering them the chance to advance.
- Teamwork at Its Best: Success isn’t just about individual effort – it’s about what we achieve together.
- Commitment to Safety: Your well-being is a top priority, every day.
- Comprehensive & Competitive Benefits: Robust benefits package designed to support you and your family’s health and well-being, and peace of mind, which also include:
- Employee Assistance Programs and Telemedicine Services
- Retirement saving plans
- Employee referral bonuses
- Paid training and development
- Paid time off (vacation, sick time and company-paid holidays)
- Short- and Long-term disability coverage
Position summary
The Talent Acquisition Specialist supports full-cycle recruitment activities across Convoy Supply locations in Canada and USA. Working closely with hiring managers and the HR team, the Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for sourcing candidates, coordinating recruitment activities, supporting onboarding processes, and delivering a positive candidate experience. The incumbent contributes to recruitment operations while helping maintain efficient hiring processes and supporting Convoy’s employer brand.
Job requirements
Recruitment Coordination & Sourcing
- Support full-cycle recruitment activities for a variety of positions across the organization
- Post job advertisements and maintain accurate job postings across recruitment platforms
- Source candidates using online job boards, social media platforms, referrals, and internal databases
- Screen resumes and conduct initial candidate phone interviews
- Schedule and coordinate interviews with hiring managers and candidates
- Conduct reference checks, pre-employment checks, and other recruitment-related administration
- Assist with preparing and presenting employment offers
Recruitment Administration & Candidate Experience
- Maintain and update the applicant tracking system to ensure accurate recruitment records
- Respond to inquiries from applicants, candidates, and internal team members in a professional and timely manner
- Support onboarding and orientation activities for new employees
- Assist with recruitment reporting, tracking, and documentation
- Ensure recruitment activities are conducted in accordance with company policies and applicable legislation
Employer Branding & Team Collaboration
- Support social media recruitment initiatives in partnership with HR and Communications
- Participate in recruitment events, job fairs, student programs, and community outreach activities
- Contribute ideas to improve recruitment processes and candidate experience
- Stay informed on current recruitment trends, sourcing tools, and best practices
- Participate in HR team projects and related initiatives
- Complete related duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Diploma or degree in Human Resources or related field
- CPHR designation completed or in progress is an asset
- 2-4 years of recruitment, talent acquisition, or HR coordination experience
- Experience within construction, warehouse, trucking, distribution, or industrial environments is an asset
- Familiarity with ATS platforms, LinkedIn, Indeed, and Microsoft Office
- Strong communication, organization, and customer service skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and build effective working relationships
- Ability to occasionally travel to attend various recruitment related events
- The location for this job is flexible for work-from-office or hybrid home/office as mutually agreed between the incumbent and HR Manager