TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST

We Are Fleetway!

We believe Canada's maritime fleets need to be reliable and fit for purpose, with crews that are fully trained and supported. We work as a trusted technical partner during design, construction, in-service, and end of life. We are proud to deliver quality professional technical services including Engineering, Integrated Logistics Support, Technical Editing, Configuration Management, Project Management, Training, Technical Translation, and Marine Technical Services.

Over the past 40+ years, we have built an outstanding team of people and partners, invested in the tools, and earned an exemplary track record servicing our customers. Everything we do is aimed at developing our people and improving our use of innovation to be the leading professional services provider in the marine industry. We are proud to have earned national recognition as a Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada's Top Employer.

If we sound like a team you'd like to be a part of, and make a difference with, then we'd love to hear from you! We are looking for a qualified Talent Acquisition Specialist. This position is based out of our Dartmouth, NS office.

As our Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will play a key role in helping us reach our people objectives in support of our growth trajectory. Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will have accountability for ensuring that we have the right talent in place, through a mix of permanent and contract hires.

Fleetway is committed to the principle of employment equity and strives to provide an environment where all employees feel supported, valued, and free from discrimination and harassment. We encourage applications from qualified African Canadians and other Racially Visible Persons, Women, Persons with Disabilities, Aboriginal persons, and persons of the LGBTQ2S+ community. Fleetway is committed to providing an accessible organization by removing barriers for people with disabilities.

Responsibilities & Outcomes:

• Deliver the best pipeline of candidates for our team to further promote the Fleetway brand by sourcing, recruiting, building relationships with candidates, and hiring managers, assessing, and closing candidates. You are adept at finding unique solutions to tough talent problems.
• Turn recruiting data into a meaningful conversation with our internal customers that leads to recruiting solutions.
• Utilize your marketing and social media communication savviness to promote our employment brand and engage with Talent Communities.
• Build client and candidate relationships, take initiative to solve recruiting problems, connect with potential talent, and promote our company brand.
• Manage campus relationships and student events, along with external career and job fairs with industry partners.

If this role is for you, you must have a passion for building relationships, sourcing talent, and closing candidates on our opportunities. You need to be adaptable, versatile, and tenacious when it comes to working your network to find talent. We believe great sourcing and relationship building is done using the telephone, so we are looking for someone who is comfortable sourcing this way.

It would help if you have some experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS.) Business writing and grammar skills to help support our external recruiting campaigns and communications are required. To round out the profile, you have a demonstrated and proven sense of urgency and ability to balance shifting/multiple priorities without sacrificing deadlines.

Skills, Capabilities, and Experience:

• College Diploma with a concentration in Marketing, Business, or Human Resources
• Combination of 2-5+ years of demonstrated experience in sourcing and recruiting
• As part of your experience profile, you would have experience in some or all of these areas:
• Experience working as either a corporate or agency Recruiter
• Behavioural and/or performance outcome interviewing techniques
• Familiarity with Employment Equity and Diversity based hiring practices
• Employment Branding/Recruiting Branding
• Negotiating and closing offers
• We encourage applicants to apply even if you do not have all the above qualifications or experience requirements.

All successful applicants must meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), and Canadian Government Security clearance

Fleetway is committed to the principles of employment equity, and we strive to provide an environment where all employees feel supported, valued, and free from discrimination and harassment.

We encourage applications from qualified African Canadians and other racially visible persons, Women, Persons with Disabilities, Aboriginal persons, and persons of the LGBTQ2S+ community.

Fleetway is committed to providing an accessible organization by removing barriers for people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.

What We Offer:

The successful candidate will receive a starting salary based on their applicable experience and demonstrated knowledge, skill, and abilities. Additionally, we offer the following:

• Opportunity to work with an engaged support (small but mighty) HR team
• Direct support to your training and development plans, including support towards your professional certifications, memberships, or designations
• Flexible work hours (with core hours)
• We have Mental Health first aid trained staff in all offices
• A flexible medical, dental, and vision plan, with an enhanced focus on mental health and wellness
• Ability to save for your future with our company matching RRSP program
• 15-week maternity leave top-up program
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Annual health & wellness reimbursements
• Business casual work environment, with casual Fridays
• A slick company jacket that will definitely make you the envy of your friends

To Apply for this Career Opportunity:

Please complete the online application form. A current resume of past experience and education is required.

All applications will be reviewed by one of our recruiters. If the recruiter sees a potential opportunity (current or future) that matches your skills and experience, you will be contacted to discuss your qualifications for a position with Fleetway.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Additional Information

• Posting Date: Sep 12, 2024