Talent Acquisition Specialist (1-Year Contract)

Venturis Capital Corporation invests in companies with a long-term view of the markets we invest in. Over 20 years, we have refined our expertise and focus on operating equipment dealerships targeting the industrial, construction, forestry, mining, and agricultural markets across North America.

In addition to our quickly expanding dealership network, our portfolio includes complementary companies providing industrial parts supply, financing, freight and logistics, parts manufacturing, component rebuilding, training solutions, and marketing. With a focus on long-term investments in businesses that align with our guiding values, Venturis has grown significantly over the years, with upwards of 1,200 employees.

We are proud to invest in our people and offer a progressive and flexible work culture, including remote work. With an entrepreneurial spirit and focused Learning and Development and Continuous Improvement programs, Venturis Capital Corporation is the perfect place to rapidly grow and advance your career.

Talent Acquisition Specialist Job Profile:

At Venturis Capital Corporation, our people are our most important resource. We are looking for a highly skilled recruiting professional to join our team as Talent Acquisition Specialist.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist will own a diverse portfolio of open roles and will manage the recruiting process from sourcing through to offer and close. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in recruitment, with comprehensive knowledge of screening and interviewing candidates, sourcing, partnering with hiring managers, and the ability to recognize talent in prospective candidates. If you have a passion for finding untapped talent, enjoy helping individuals find promising careers, and are skilled in tactfully partnering with stakeholders in a dynamic, growing, and complex work environment, we want to hear from you.

Key Objectives:

• Partner with key stakeholders and hiring managers to gain a thorough understanding of hiring needs across the business.
• Grow and foster high-touch relationships with active and passive candidates to ensure an outstanding candidate experience.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for 10+ open roles and achieve hiring goals.
• Operate as a key member of the Talent Acquisition team, moving talent objectives forward and contributing to the ongoing growth of the Venturis Group of Companies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow internal recruitment processes and procedures while also demonstrating authenticity in your approach and developing innovative strategies to achieve hiring goals.
• Act as an ambassador for the Venturis Group of Companies.
• Maintain accurate documentation and leverage internal recruiting tools and systems.
• Act as a Talent Acquisition subject matter expert and trusted advisor and partner to the business.
• Provide additional support to the Talent Acquisition and Human Resources team as needed, fostering a collaborative and positive team dynamic.
• Manage candidates throughout the interview process, including presenting and closing offers.
• Develop and manage relationships with hiring managers and conduct recruitment intake meetings to understand business and hiring needs.
• Actively source candidates to fill open positions and deliver on innovative recruiting strategies to find quality talent.
• Continuously refine your skills and develop your understanding of recruiting best practices, techniques, and strategies.
• Prepare compelling job postings and leverage multiple channels to attract qualified candidates.
• Effectively screen resumes, conduct screening interviews, and present qualified candidates to hiring managers.
• Support and drive diversity and inclusion efforts in alignment with our talent strategy.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong practical experience with Applicant Tracking Systems, and proven ability to build, manage and track candidate pipelines.
• Strong organizational and planning skills, with demonstrated ability to meet targets and deadlines.
• Computer literacy, including effective working skills in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience recruiting candidates in Canada and USA strongly preferred.
• Two (2) to four (4) years recent full-cycle recruitment experience with a successful track record in a high-volume and rapidly changing environment; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Proven sourcing skills, with a high degree of proficiency with recruitment tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, social media, job boards, etc.
• Ability to deal with confidential matters with tact and discretion.
• Demonstrated achievement in recruiting for hard-to-fill roles, including but not limited to sales, engineering, trades, IT, finance, and/or management positions.
• Well established relationship-building skills, including the ability to listen empathetically and find common ground with a customer-service focused mentality.
• Demonstrated competency in working with competing priorities and effectively managing time and tasks accordingly.
• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Psychology, Business, or equivalent strongly preferred.
• High motivation and a strong work ethic, with a genuine interest and passion for Talent Acquisition and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work effectively as a remote employee, both independently and as part of a collaborative, cohesive, and values-driven team.
• Refined verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact professionally and clearly with candidates and stakeholders.

Venturis provides competitive wages and flexible benefit coverage to all eligible employees including an employer matching RRSP plan and 3 weeks’ vacation, plus Wellness Days.

• Basic group life insurance
• Dental and Vision plan
• 100% employer paid life insurance and travel insurance
• Sick leave plan – 100% employer paid
• Long term disability plan
• Extended health plan – 100% employer paid

Venturis would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.