Volker Stevin Canada and its subsidiaries across Western Canada provide the highest level of quality services in the areas of construction, project management, highway maintenance, civil works and bridge construction, maintenance and rehabilitation expertise, and asphalt/aggregate plants and pits.
Position Purpose:
The Manager, Talent Acquisition plays a crucial role in leading the organization’s talent strategy, focusing on identifying, attracting, and hiring top talent to fulfill immediate and future business requirements. This role is responsible for crafting and executing a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy, which encompasses setting best practices, enhancing employer branding, developing strong candidate pipelines, direct sourcing, utilizing digital recruitment strategies, and clearly conveying the company’s culture to potential candidates.
Additionally, this position is key to providing outstanding experiences for both candidates and hiring managers, promoting a positive organizational image and contributing to long-term success. Integral to this role is the responsibility to oversee the development of an effective onboarding program, ensuring that it aligns with talent acquisition efforts and supports the successful integration of new employees, thereby enhancing retention and fostering a strong sense of belonging from day one.
Position Accountabilities:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive recruitment strategy that combines innovative approaches and industry best practices with a detailed roadmap. This strategy will attract and retain top talent by aligning with organizational objectives, market dynamics, and emerging trends for both short-term and long-term talent acquisition goals.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to enhance the employer value proposition, crafting compelling narratives that attract top talent and differentiate the organization as an employer of choice.
- Establish a robust talent analytics framework to measure the impact of recruitment strategies, identify areas for optimization, and forecast talent needs, driving data-driven decision-making and resource allocation.
- Developing and maintaining talent pipelines to ensure a consistent flow of qualified candidates for current and future hiring needs.
Leadership and People Management:
- Provide ongoing, real time, and relevant performance feedback to direct reports (including specific goals regarding organic growth). Positively acknowledge the contribution of others in achieving objectives.
- Ensure ongoing talent assessments are conducted to address succession needs, opportunities, and risks.
- Manage relationships with external recruitment agencies, technology vendors, and other talent acquisition service providers to optimize resources and ensure quality and cost-effectiveness.
Working Environment/Conditions:
- Provide ongoing, real time, and relevant performance feedback to direct reports (including specific goals regarding organic growth). Positively acknowledge the contribution of others in achieving objectives.
- Ensure ongoing talent assessments are conducted to address succession needs, opportunities, and risks.
- Manage relationships with external recruitment agencies, technology vendors, and other talent acquisition service providers to optimize resources and ensure quality and cost-effectiveness.
The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following:
Qualifications & Experience
Business / Commerce (Bachelor’s degree) or Business Administration (Bachelor’s degree) or Human Resources Management (Bachelor’s degree) or relevant experience.
Experience:
- Proficient in all aspects of recruitment, from setting the strategy to sourcing top talent through to employee onboarding.
- Lead and mentor a high-performing talent acquisition team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and excellence in recruitment practices.
- Ability to develop and execute effective talent acquisition strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Skilled in using recruitment tools such as applicant tracking systems (ATS), job boards, and social media platforms.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for engaging with candidates, hiring managers, and stakeholders.
Competencies and Attributes:
- Ability to build and maintain a strong network of talent sources, including industry professionals, alumni networks, and recruitment agencies.
- Skill in evaluating candidate qualifications, experience, and cultural fit through interviews, assessments, and reference checks.
- Competence in promoting the organization’s employer brand to attract top talent and differentiate it from competitors.
- Proficiency in negotiating job offers, compensation packages, and other employment terms to secure top candidates.
While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected will be contacted for an interview.
About Volker Stevin Canada
Volker Stevin Canada and its sister companies across Western Canada are dedicated to providing the highest level of quality services in the areas of: construction, project management, highway maintenance, civil works and bridge construction, maintenance and rehabilitation expertise, and asphalt/aggregate plants and pits. In anticipation of our client’s needs, we strive to build and maintain long term relationships based on safety, quality, value, trust, and timely service. In addition to upholding professionalism, integrity, honesty, and fairness in our relationships with our clients, professional associates, subcontractors, and suppliers we ensure the longevity of the Company while sustaining growth and profitability. Holding a moral obligation to a safe, environmentally responsible work environment we model safety excellence as our way of life – where individual professional growth is the foundation for company growth. Our culture of building and maintaining successful partnerships instills confidence in achieving both employee and client goals.Apply now for Talent Acquisition Manager
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