Talent Acquisition Specialist – Colas

Title of the Job: Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: Toronto, ON

Job Description: Subsidiary: Colas Canada Inc.Job SummaryEmployment type: Permanent, Full-timeReporting to: Senior Manager of Talent ManagementRemote work: Hybrid, 2 days remote per weekLocation: 4950 Young St, Toronto ON M2N 6K1Start date : As soon as possibleRole’s missionThe Talent Acquisition Specialist will play a crucial role in the development and implementation of talent acquisition and talent management initiatives and programs that align with Colas Canada’s overarching business objectives and talent strategy.Main Responsibilities

• Work with the talent acquisition committee to enhance hiring efficiencies and adopt best practices
• Analyze onboarding metrics and support initiatives to improve the integration and engagement of new hires
• Support employer branding initiatives to create and promote content that clearly and accurately articulates our employment value proposition
• Forge strong partnerships with universities and colleges to access emerging talent and stay updated on academic trends and student interests
• Support recruitment efforts as needed with candidate sourcing, screening and interviewing
• Create and maintain a repository of updated job profiles and job descriptions to support Job evaluation and related projects
• Monitor and analyze recruitment KPIs across subsidiaries, identify trends and recommend solutions
• Establish and maintain partnerships with local community organizations, nonprofits and professional associations to ensure access to a diverse candidate pipeline
• Assist in tracking and reporting on diversity metrics
• Support the coordination and implementation of events and programs to enhance talent outcomes

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or a related field
• 3-5 years experience in talent acquisition, talent management or human resources. Experience in a COE or similar environment is an asset
• Strong understanding of talent acquisition principles and best practices
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross functional teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in MS suite is required

ABOUT COLAS
Colas is a Canadian leader in transportation infrastructure – materials, construction, and maintenance. From roads to rail, airports to ports, we build some of the most important projects that connect our communities.Backed by our network of Colas companies across Canada and the Colas Group worldwide, Colas offers a wide range of innovative and sustainable solutions for the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure.Join the largest transportation infrastructure group in the world and help connect Canada.DIVERSITY IS IMPORTANT TO US
At Colas, we believe our workforce should reflect the diversity of the communities we connect. By living our core values of Caring, Sharing, and Daring, we welcome all those who help create the links that bring us together. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, disability, marital or family status, gender, gender identity or expression.

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