Talent Acquisition And Onboarding Specialist

Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Specialist

Weir Marine Engineering

LaSalle, Quebec

Hybrid

Purpose of Role:

We are currently looking for a Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Specialist to join our growing Human Resources (HR) team. Under the direction of the HR Manager, the person in this role will be responsible for supporting the hiring managers in the recruitment process and ensuring proper setup and onboarding of new hires. Ultimately, they will help maintain a unified hiring and onboarding process, and ensure that we recruit and retain high-performing employees.

Please note all offers of employment are conditional upon obtaining a government of Canada security clearance to the level required by the function. The candidate must be a Canadian citizen and have lived in Canada for a minimum of 10 consecutive years.

Why choose Weir:

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure new hires have completed all required onboarding tasks.
• Prepare job postings to be published on the company website, job boards and social media in French and English.
• Manage the employee referral program.
• Screen candidate resumes considering the needs of the hiring manager, conduct pre-screening interviews if required, and participate in interviews as requested by the hiring manager.
• Support the hiring managers in planning and executing the recruitment strategy by using innovative methods to identify and attract high quality candidates.
• Collaborate with co-workers on continuous improvement of processes and procedures.
• Setup new hires in the HR management software.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.
• Produce talent acquisition reports and tracking progress to ensure targets are met, and review progress reports with HR and hiring managers as required.
• Take ownership of onboarding administrative tasks, initiatives, and inquiries.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• Experience using a HR management software, such as Workday
• Highly motivated team player working towards company goals
• Result-oriented, resourceful, self-motivated, self-sufficient, creative and extremely organized and very strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered for candidates that have the ability to perform the objectives above.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a related position
• Fluently bilingual (English and French), both written and spoken
• Proficiency using the MS Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio)
• College or university degree in HR or a related field
• Knowledge of HR legislations, policies and procedures is a definite asset

What we offer you:

Weir Marine Engineering (WME) has managed the Naval Engineering Test Establishment (NETE) on behalf of the Government of Canada since 1953. Through this association, WME has developed a unique capability to provide multidisciplinary engineering, testing and consulting services to government and industry.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Education Assistance Program
• Self-directed Mentoring
• Flexible, compressed work schedules, work from home or office
• Vacation, personal days, holidays, and parental leaves
• Access to development resources to enhance your skills and/or advance your career including:
• Reimbursement for a professional membership
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Comprehensive Family Medical, Dental and Vision coverage as well as:
• A Registered Retirement Savings Plan that includes matching company contributions that also includes access to Financial Advisors providing investment advice and comprehensive financial planning
• Medical Travel Insurance
• A Wellness Spending Account to aid in your wellness journey

Under the Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination, new employees may be required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment, unless accommodated due to certified medical contraindications, religion, or other prohibited grounds under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Weir is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from qualified individuals, visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities. We welcome applications from all interested individuals; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.