Recruiter Career Opportunity

If you have a knack for recruitment and are looking to progress your career with a great group of people – you have come to the right place!  We are looking for a motivated individual to execute full-cycle recruitment activities across our Canadian locations. You will work closely with the hiring managers to fulfill their talent needs efficiently and timely while creating a positive experience for interested applicants.  

This is an ideal position for an energetic individual to build their HR career with an established, reputable, and growing company. As part of the HR team, you will collaborate to develop Convoy’s talent attraction strategy and promote Convoy’s reputation as an employer of choice within the construction industry.

The work location is flexible, and we’re open to establishing a remote, office or blended work arrangement within Ontario/Quebec.   

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for assigned positions for all of Convoy Canada locations (and the US as required)
• Write job descriptions and targeted job postings
• Source quality candidates using a variety of methods
• Work closely with the Marketing team to use social media to attract top talent while building the employer brand recognition
• Screen, interview and assess potential candidates
• Schedule and coordinate interviews with the hiring manager
• Complete reference checks and other pre-employment checks and testing that may be required
• Lead the recruitment process following relevant employment laws and regulations
• Structure and present job offers within established guidelines
• Respond to inquiries from potential applicants, candidates, and Convoy team members
• Manage the orientation and onboarding program for all new employees
• Complete related administrative, tracking, and record-keeping activities
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technology relating to talent sourcing, attraction, and recruitment
• Collaborate with the HR team and other stakeholders to develop a recruitment strategy to promote Convoy and maintain a viable stream of talent
• Identify opportunities and recommend improvements to enhance recruitment processes
• Coordinate targeted recruitment activities and events such as job fairs, student cooperative programs, work experience programs, and other activities to build our talent pipeline
• Participate in HR team activities and projects
• Manage the Employee Referral program
• Complete related activities as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field
• CPHR designation completed or in progress is considered an asset
• 2+ years of recruitment experience across a wide range of positions, ideally in construction, warehouse, or trucking industries
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Creativity and ability to source candidates for hard-to-fill positions
• Proficient with various recruitment platforms, including LinkedIn, Indeed, etc.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams
• Familiarity with general HR policies, procedures, and practices
• Strong desire to learn and thrive in an environment of high demand and constantly evolving recruitment practices, tools, and technology
• Demonstrated ability to build professional relationships, network, gain trust, and influence others
• Excellent organization skills, sense of urgency, and the ability to juggle multiple and changing priorities
• High-level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Self-motivated yet customer-focused
• Ability to collaborate within and across department lines
• Proficiency in written and spoken French would be considered an asset

Additional Job Requirements

• Ability to occasionally travel to attend various recruitment related events
• The location for this job is flexible within Canada and may be established as a work-from-home arrangement, office location, or a combination home/office as mutually agreed between the incumbent and HR Manager

The Offer

• Competitive salary - we take great pride in offering our workforce the best benefits and compensation packages in our industry, and we think you will too
• Healthcare and Dental for single, couple, or family coverage
• Insurance benefits and employee assistance program
• Group RRSP – save for retirement – you are eligible after one year of continuous employment, and Convoy matches your contribution based on years of service
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Additional information

• Convoy can be a job… or a career. Find out more at https://www.convoy-supply.com/careers/

Company Overview

• Convoy Supply, founded in 1972, is a leading wholesale distributor of construction materials with over 40 locations across North America. Convoy prides itself on being the most responsive, problem solving and fun place for our customers to conduct business.