Talent Acquisition Specialist

We’re looking for a strategic and driven Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team and play a key role in building a high-performing workforce across our organization.

This is not a typical recruiting role. You will act as a true partner to the business (challenging hiring assumptions, validating workforce needs, and using data to drive better hiring decisions). You’ll work closely with leaders across multiple locations, supporting a wide range of roles including skilled trades, operations, and corporate functions.

If you understand fast-paced industrial environments and thrive on balancing urgency with quality, this role is for you.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Competitive salaries (Depending on experience)
• Generous RRSP matching program 5% (after one year)
• Full health and dental benefits (shared costs)
• Personal & Professional Development Opportunities
• Fun & engaging working environment
• Free parking
• Full-time, Monday–Friday with flexible hours. 

 

Principle Responsibilities

Workforce Planning & Hiring Strategy

• Partner with leaders to review and validate all hiring requests before recruitment begins
• Challenge unclear or unsupported hiring needs using data and workforce insights
• Assess productivity gaps, workforce utilization, and business priorities

Full-Cycle Recruitment

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle: sourcing, screening, interviews, offers, and onboarding handoff
• Support hiring across salaried, hourly, skilled trades, and operational roles

Talent Sourcing & Pipeline Building

• Proactively source candidates using LinkedIn, referrals, networking, and direct outreach
• Build and maintain strong pipelines for hard-to-fill roles across Canada

Stakeholder Management

• Hold hiring managers accountable for timely feedback, approvals, and decisions
• Coach leaders on interview best practices and candidate selection

Data, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Track recruitment activity within HRIS/ATS systems (UKG or similar)
• Build and maintain dashboards (time-to-fill, vacancy aging, source effectiveness, etc.)
• Identify process improvements to increase efficiency and quality of hire

Candidate Experience & Employer Brand

• Deliver a professional, responsive, and engaging candidate experience
• Support job fairs, talent campaigns, and community partnerships (colleges, trade schools, associations)

 

Required knowledge and training 

• 5+ years full-cycle recruitment experience (technical/industrial preferred)
• Strong sourcing skills using LinkedIn Premium and other direct sourcing tools
• Ability to build relationships and influence leaders
• Experience analyzing data and using metrics to drive decisions
• Background in retention planning, engagement, or onboarding (asset)
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Post-secondary education in HR or Business (CPHR an asset)

 

The Hercules Group of Companies is a national leader in industrial lifting, rigging, material handling, and safety solutions, proudly supporting critical industries across Canada. With multiple business units and branch locations coast to coast, we deliver high-quality products, certified inspections, specialized training, and reliable field services to keep our customers safe and productive. Our teams work collaboratively, innovate constantly, and share a commitment to exceptional service. At Hercules, we invest in our people, promote from within, and provide opportunities for continuous learning and career growth.

As an employer, we focus on continually enhancing the skills and capabilities of our employees and pride ourselves for building and improving upon our cultures of safety and dedicated customer service.

Please note: Successful candidates will be required to pass a criminal background check; drivers abstract and reference checks as a condition of employment