Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

A Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist in heavy civil/transit construction is responsible for leading the full-cycle recruitment of professional staff for large-scale projects. The role requires a deep understanding of the construction industrys unique workforce demands. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the entire hiring process from initial sourcing and screening to offer negotiation and pre-employment requirements for both skilled trades and professional roles.
• Collaborate with operations project management and leadership teams to forecast hiring needs and align recruitment strategies with organizational goals.
• Develop and execute creative and data-driven sourcing strategies using job boards social media professional networking industry events and targeted outreach to attract a diverse talent pool.
• Build and maintain strong pipelines of qualified candidates for high-volume and hard-to-fill positions including specialized construction roles.
• Ensure a positive and professional experience for all candidates throughout the entire recruitment process.
• Track recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill and quality of hire to improve efficiency and inform leadership decisions.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of labor market trends industry best practices and competitive compensation strategies in heavy civil construction.
• Represent the company at recruitment events post-secondary career fairs and community outreach to build the employer brand and strengthen long-term talent pipelines. 

Qualifications :

• 5-7 years of recruiting experience is required.
• At least 3 years of experience specifically within the construction industry ideally in the  heavy civil and transit sectors.
• Proven ability to manage full-cycle recruiting including experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Strong experience developing and implementing innovative sourcing strategies.
• Excellent communication negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and partner effectively with hiring managers.
• Experience in both field and professional/office recruitment is preferred. 

Additional Information :

We Offer: 

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  • Disability Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Extended medical insurance
  • (Optional) RRSP matching
  • Discretionary Bonus

Why OTG

Welcome to Ontario Transit Group (OTG) located in the heart of Downtown Toronto where diversity and passion collide. As we work on the groundbreaking Ontario Line project we prioritize fostering a positive culture. Join us and be part of a team that celebrates our employees organizes family events and promotes health and wellness initiatives. Our commitment to personal and professional growth means annual performance reviews salary increases comprehensive health benefits generous RRSP matching industry education support and career development opportunities.

At OTG we embrace diversity recognizing that it strengthens us as a team and as a company. We are an equal-opportunity employer encouraging applications from all interested candidates. We value Indigenous people racialized people neurodivergent people people with disabilities and individuals from gender and sexually diverse communities with intersectional identities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for people with disabilities. If youre ready to be part of our dynamic team in one of the worlds most diverse cities dont wait any longerapply now!

While we appreciate your interest only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. Please note that we do not accept agency submissions.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time