Talent Acquisition Specialist

Do you want to be a part of a global team whose mission is to be the leading specialist in electric power switching, protection, and control by creating innovative solutions that are easily applied and provide the best long-term value? We help companies like Bruce Power, Toronto Hydro, Hydro Quebec, and many others keep the lights on for their customers.

We design, manufacture, provide post-sales support and everything in between. Our business is fostered around our core values of personal integrity, respect for people, commitment to excellence and responsible stewardship.  We are happy to share that we are a landfill-free company. We take our commitment to our Team Members, Customers, and the environment seriously.

The Talent Acquisition team is responsible for attracting, evaluating, and selecting top-tier talent, enabling S&C to accomplish its strategic objectives and gain a competitive edge in the market. 
The Talent Acquisition Specialist (TAS) supports the team with shaping the S&C workforce with the best possible talent to achieve organizational resourcing strategies and needs. Partnering with hiring managers, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and recommending candidates for hourly and salaried positions and ensuring a positive recruitment experience for all parties involved.  

The accountabilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following: 

Talent Acquisition

• Collaborate with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to identify staffing needs, business and sourcing strategies, and determine candidate selection criteria. 
• Source top talent using various traditional and innovative sourcing channels such as job boards, recruiting partners/agencies, social media platforms, professional networks, and referrals. 
• Develop and carry out effective recruiting plans for each assigned requisition, including writing job adverts and interview questions, designing practical assessments, and organizing behavioral profiling, if appropriate. 
• Screen applicants against the selection criteria and conduct thorough phone screens and interviews to assess the level of interest, suitability against selection criteria, compensation requirements, and cultural fit. 
• Coach hiring managers in the recruitment and selection processes, ensuring compliance with employment laws and equality of opportunity for all candidates.
• Foster a positive candidate experience by providing regular and timely updates and communicating S&C’s brand proposition, company benefits, and other employment information. 
• Conduct reference checks and verify credentials and work history. 
• Partner with compensation and hiring managers to define attractive and competitive job offers and prepare and negotiate offer packages. 
• Maintain accurate recruitment and candidate records in the applicant tracking system to track talent acquisition metrics and compliance with government compliance requirements.  
• Develop company and departmental knowledge, research and share talent acquisition trends, market dynamics, and hiring data to execute enterprise-wide best practices. 
• Follow established procedures and policies while raising new ideas and suggestions to improve the process and meet quality and continuous improvement goals.
• Provide regular reports on talent acquisition metrics to measure against established Key Performance Indicators and headcount budgets.
• Complete government reports as required.

Talent Outreach and Engagement

• Support the Senior TAS in administrating the outreach programs, including:
  1. Represent S&C at virtual and in-person career fairs, industry events, and other networking opportunities to promote the S&C employer brand, attract top talent, and build talent pipelines. 
  2. Draft communication about program processes, participation, and deadlines.
  3. Maintain the TA Calendar of associations, activities, conferences, contacts,  opportunities, and other events.
  4.  Establish an effective relationship with the Talent Outreach and Engagement Manager (Chicago) to coordinate activities.
      

We are looking for an individual who has:

• A college diploma or bachelor's degree in business, human resources, psychology or related field.
• At least four (4) years of experience in recruitment or human resources.
• Proven track record in a fast-paced, high-volume, deadline-driven sourcing and recruitment environment, showcasing the ability to handle multiple roles simultaneously without compromising quality. 
• Demonstrated experience using ATS for end-to-end recruitment processes, including sourcing, tracking, and managing candidate pipelines efficiently. 
• Knowledgeable about employment laws, ensuring all recruitment activities are compliant and minimizing legal risks (or the ability to develop this knowledge quickly).
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and networking skills with the ability to develop rapport with candidates and strong relationships with hiring managers and other cross-functional partners at all levels of the organization. 
• Capable of embracing diversity and equity to ensure they contribute to a respectful and inclusive workplace. 
• Ability to swiftly identify, engage, and qualify potential candidates using various sourcing methodologies and platforms. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels (technical and non-technical) and with candidates to interview and present the role and benefits of working at S&C. 
• Ability to leverage social media tools, including LinkedIn Recruiter, Twitter, Facebook, and professional blogs, for targeted and strategic sourcing efforts. 
• Strong organizational skills with a keen ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple recruitment assignments concurrently, and consistently meet tight deadlines. 
• Demonstrated ability to proactively identify recruitment challenges, devise innovative solutions, and adapt strategies to changing recruitment landscapes. 
• Strong analytical skills coupled with meticulous attention to detail. Proficient in analyzing selection criteria to derive insights, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions. 
• Good negotiation skills with the ability to offer competitive salary packages, benefits, and contractual terms to secure top talent while aligning with organizational budgetary constraints.   

Normal or frequent minor physical effort is required for the day-to-day activity in the workplace. May involve standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs and lifting/moving/using objects or equipment up to 20lbs

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (WFH 3x a week)

Why Work for S&C Electric Canada Ltd

Celebrating a Century of Innovation.  S&C has been around for over 100 years, and we help companies keep the lights on for their customers. Integrity, enthusiasm, sustained energy. These are the traits that S&C has always looked for and found when seeking people to join our team. S&C offers a competitive package of pay and benefits, including:

Competitive compensation and Bonus Plan
Pension Plan
Flexible Benefit Options, medical 100% paid by S&C
Paid Holiday Shutdown
Summer Hours
Seniority Recognition Program
Employee Assistance Program
A safe and fun working environment where we celebrate our milestones.
Access to Spark LMS, our internal learning platform which gives you an opportunity to learn new skills and improve on the ones you already have.

These are just some of the other reasons why S&C is a great place to work.  We are a large team who believes in providing growth opportunities to our team members. The career possibilities at S&C are endless.  Do we still have your attention? If so, click on the link to submit your application and join our team today!

S&C Electric Canada Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, S&C Electric Canada Ltd. will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform S&C Electric Canada Ltd.’s Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.