Talent Acquisition Specialist

About the Company

Upper Canada Forest Products is a major North American distributor of specialty wood products. The organization emphasizes professionalism, care, integrity, and a sense of belonging, with a focus on creating spaces that support people’s lives and the planet’s well-being.

Role Overview

They are hiring a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join a high-performing team in Mississauga, Ontario. The role focuses on recruiting across a broad range of positions for both U.S. and Canadian operations, helping build a strong pipeline of talent at all levels. This position reports to the Vice President of Human Resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and roll out hiring approaches that attract well-matched candidates.
• Handle the full hiring cycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding support.
• Work closely with hiring managers to clarify role needs and selection standards.
• Use job boards, social networks, referrals, and direct outreach to find candidates.
• Develop and maintain talent pools for current and future hiring requirements.
• Reach out to passive candidates and stay in touch with prospects and previous applicants.
• Review resumes and applications, and conduct early-stage phone or video interviews.
• Support and guide managers through the interview process.
• Keep candidate records accurate and current in the applicant tracking system.
• Help ensure applicants have a positive experience throughout recruitment.
• Track hiring metrics and share updates with HR leadership.
• Advise on hiring practices, labor-market availability, and candidate expectations.
• Support employer branding through recruiting campaigns and social outreach.
• Look for ways to improve and modernize recruitment processes.
• Assist with documentation and audit preparation related to hiring.
• Stay informed about changing rules and regulations that affect hiring.
• Maintain the applicant tracking system so it remains current and compliant.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a closely related field.
• 2–4 years of recruitment experience covering operational, driver, professional, and management roles.
• U.S. and Canadian recruiting exposure is considered a strong advantage.
• Proven ability to run full-cycle recruitment across multiple openings.
• Hands-on experience with applicant tracking systems such as Workable, iCIMS, or Taleo.
• Solid understanding of sourcing methods and recruiting channels.
• Strong relationship-building skills with stakeholders and business partners.
• Excellent communication, interviewing, and candidate evaluation skills.
• Ability to manage several requisitions at once in a fast-moving environment.
• A data-focused approach and comfort using hiring metrics.
• High levels of discretion and professionalism.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive family benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement support.
• A people-first culture with room for career growth and ongoing learning.
• A collaborative workplace that values innovation and sustainability.
• Work that contributes to customers and local communities in a meaningful way.

Additional Information

This role is based in Mississauga, ON and is full-time and onsite. The salary range is $75,000 to $90,000. This posting is for an existing role that is currently open. The hiring process may involve artificial intelligence or automated tools to support screening, assessment, or candidate selection.