Bilingual Talent Acquisition Associate

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!
 

Job Description

As a Talent Acquisition Associate, you will be at the forefront of ensuring a seamless hiring process, building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, and attracting top-tier talent.

This is a Bilingual Talent Acquisition Associate role in Nepean, Ottawa. It is a 12-month fixed-term contract.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive compensation/pay package
• Employee Support and Mental Wellness programs
• Be part of a long-standing and stable industry leader

WHEN YOU JOIN US YOU WILL:

• Conduct effective and timely shortlisting to ensure the most suitable candidates are seen by hiring managers.
• Be the expert in Quebec legislations regarding recruitment and selection processes, particularly in discrimination and data privacy regulations.
• Review job descriptions and ensure job advertisements are posted in an effective, clear, and appealing manner.
• Provide expertise in interpreting test results, shortlists, interviews, and assessment center performance.
• Act as a sounding board on candidate performance and corporate cultural fit.
• Ensure high candidate experience and professionalism by mastering recruitment tools and processes, and adopting new tools aligned with global talent acquisition strategies.
• Prioritize roles effectively and optimize the time to fill vacancies by tracking KPIs.
• Design and facilitate interviews and assessment centers.
• Administer and interpret psychometric tests, offering insights to hiring managers.
• Conduct targeted searches for key roles as required.
• Coordinate recruitment activity for overseas hires, internal transfers, and secondments.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• 1-2 years of proven experience in a Talent Acquisition role, focusing on experienced hires.
• Bilingual in French and English is required.
• In-depth knowledge of performance metrics, KPIs, and SLAs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Sound decision-making and critical thinking skills.
• Degree in Business Management or team leadership training is a plus.
• Experience in ATS usage and calibration.
• Previous recruitment experience in a corporate or manufacturing setting is an asset.

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Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.
 

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.