Talent Acquisition Specialist

At OSL Retail Services, we believe people are the heart of everything we do, and it is an exciting time to be part of something special! Our momentum is growing, and is fueled by innovation, collaboration, and a shared entrepreneurial spirit that drives real results. Founded in 2012 in Mississauga, Ontario, OSL delivers customized sales solutions in retail, direct sales, and customer acquisition, all built on a foundation of integrity, respect, and passion. Our culture thrives on connection, purpose, and growth. If you’re looking for a place where your talents are valued, your ideas matter, and your career can grow, we’d love to meet you!

About The Role:

We are currently seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist, reporting to the Talent Acquisition Manager.   As a driven and professional recruiter, you will be responsible for attracting and recruiting top talent. We’re looking for an enthusiastic self starter who has a passion for full cycle recruiting. In this role you’ll work closely with hiring managers to source, attract and close candidates who are a great fit for the company and culture. You are well connected on different sourcing forums, you are motivated, goal-oriented towards shrinking time to hire and have a high level of integrity.  We require someone with total dedication to compliance that you know protects the company and the candidate.  You work tirelessly to consistently improve the hiring process and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This requires a motivated and experienced recruitment professional to hit the ground running!

What you’re responsible for:

• Responsible to drive full life cycle of recruiting for corporate and some field roles
• Work with Corporate TA Manager and hiring managers to develop job descriptions that comply with all current legal requirements
• Conduct efficient and detailed intake process with all hiring managers and stakeholders, and execute sourcing strategies that result in hires that are excited and motivated to win
• You prepare to conduct regular updates on search status and follow up on each candidate
• Source and recruit candidates through a variety of online and offline sources
• Expertly screen candidates by reviewing resumes, conducting interviews, and administering assessments
• Use ATS to manage candidates, collect recruitment data, and generate reports
• Represent the company and communicate the employer brand to prospective employees, and consistently provide a high level of customer service

Job Requirements:

• 5+ years of progressive experience in Talent Acquisition
• Experience in full cycle recruiting, sourcing, and employment branding
• Building your own brand by being in office 4 days a week, 1 virtual day (subject to change)
• Someone who can build and foster long lasting relationships both internally and externally
• Strong communication, presentation, and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
• Experience with recruitment technology, social media, and professional platforms
• Adapt to change quickly and are comfortable changing course appropriately and quickly
• Bilingual French and English an asset
• Knowledge of iCIMS an asset

To join our team:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, communications, HR or marketing.
• 5+ years’ working in corporate Talent Acquisition with experience recruiting in retail, direct selling or D2D
• Experience in utilizing analytics to support your tactics to recruit
• Proven planning & project management skills
• Ability to work well in a fast paced, results driven environment

Let's Talk Perks 

The salary for this role is $66,500K to $77K, with a yearly eligible 5% bonus.  Your final compensation will reflect your years of experience and beyond the numbers, we’re proud to offer a holistic package that includes:

• Generous time off: Start with 3 weeks of vacation.
• Comprehensive benefits package: Includes medical, dental, vision and a health spending account.
• Retirement support: Company-sponsored RRSP matching program to help build your financial future.
• Award-winning culture: Proud to be one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 8 years running — now a Platinum Club member.
• Invested in you: Structured employee development programs designed to help you thrive.

We’re committed to supporting your success every step of the way.  What are the next steps?

The Interview Process

Step 1: If your profile is a match, we will invite you for a first conversation with the recruiter.

Step 2: The next step is a virtual or in person interview with the hiring manager.

Step 3: The final step is an in-person interview with the hiring manager and extended team members.

Ready to bring your talent to a team where your impact matters? Apply today — we can’t wait to meet you!

We thank all interested applicants; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted.  This position requires successful completion of a criminal background check. OSL is committed to an inclusive workplace that does not discriminate against race, nationality, religion, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity. We believe in diversity and encourage any qualified individual to apply.

Disclaimer: As part of our recruitment process, we utilize artificial intelligence (AI)-based tools to assist with certain stages, including initial resume screening and skills-matching assessments. These tools are designed to help our hiring team identify candidates whose experience and qualifications align closely with the requirements of the role. Please note that all final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team.  The preceding job post has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.  In compliance with Ontario’s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current existing vacancy within our organization.