Talent Acquisition Specialist in Mississauga

5300 Tomken Rd
Mississauga, ON, L4W 1P2
Tel: 905-624-4973
Fax:416-848-8388

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for leading full-cycle recruitment across Canada and the United States to support Supreme X’s operational needs and continued growth.

This hands‑on role manages a diverse portfolio of professional, specialized, and operational positions, partnering closely with hiring managers, HR Business Partners, and business leaders.

The incumbent will proactively source and engage talent, build candidate pipelines, develop effective sourcing strategies, and identify opportunities to improve recruitment practices and strengthen Supreme X’s ability to attract and retain top talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment, including intake meetings, job postings, proactive sourcing, resume review, candidate screening, interview coordination, selection, references/background checks.
• Partner with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to understand current and anticipated workforce requirements and develop appropriate recruitment strategies.
• Develop targeted sourcing strategies for difficult-to-fill and specialized positions, including manufacturing production roles (e. g., skilled trades), and professional-level roles (e. g., sales).
• Proactively identify and engage passive candidates through Linked In, job boards, social media, industry networks, community outreach, referrals, and other sourcing channels.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for recurring and critical positions to reduce reliance on reactive recruitment.
• Research and recommend new sourcing channels based on local labour markets and the specific talent requirements of individual locations.
• Develop relationships with colleges, universities, trade and technical schools, industry associations, community organizations, and other potential talent sources.
• Represent Supreme X at career fairs, trade schools, community events, and other recruitment initiatives.
• Partner with hiring managers to provide guidance on recruitment best practices, interviewing, candidate assessment, and selection.
• Facilitate effective communication throughout the recruitment process and provide hiring managers with regular updates on recruitment activity, challenges, and candidate pipelines.
• Ensure candidates receive a professional, consistent, and positive experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Maintain accurate and timely candidate and recruitment information.
• Track recruitment activity and provide reporting on key metrics, sourcing effectiveness, recruitment progress, and hiring outcomes.
• Ensure recruitment practices comply with applicable company policies, employment legislation, and hiring requirements across Canada and the United States.
• Support employer branding initiatives, including social media content and other activities designed to promote Supreme X’s culture and career opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes, tools, sourcing effectiveness, and the overall candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Participate in broader Talent and Human Resources initiatives and projects as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Post‑secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and professional experience.
• 3–5 years of progressive recruitment experience, including responsibility for full-cycle recruitment.
• Experience recruiting within manufacturing, distribution, skilled trades, or other multi‑location operational environments is considered a strong asset.
• Bilingualism in English and French is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience recruiting professional and specialized positions, including intermediate to mid‑level roles.
• Experience supporting high‑volume recruitment and managing multiple vacancies and hiring priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively source and engage passive candidates.
• Strong knowledge of sourcing platforms (e. g., Linked In, Indeed, etc.) and social media recruitment strategies.
• Awareness of AI‑enabled recruitment and sourcing tools and an interest in leveraging AI to improve recruitment effectiveness.
• Experience developing relationships with educational institutions, trade schools, community organizations, and other external talent sources is an asset.
• Strong understanding of recruitment best practices and candidate assessment techniques.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships with candidates, hiring managers, HR teams, and business leaders.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, database searching, and recruitment reporting.
• Ability to travel occasionally within Canada and the United States to support recruitment initiatives as required.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Health Benefits to support your well‑being
• Retirement Plan – A retirement plan to help you plan for the future.
• Bonus – Annual bonus opportunities based on Company performance and/or Individual goals
• Collaborative Culture– A workplace built on communication, integrity, excellence, respect, and teamwork.
• Work-Life Balance – Support for a healthy balance between work and life.

NOTE: This job description in no ways states or implies that these are the only responsibilities of this position.

The employee will be required to accept additional responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the Manager.

Supreme X is committed to employment equity and equal opportunity in compliance with all applicable Federal, Provincial, and State legislation in both Canada and the United States.

We recruit and promote individuals based on merit and without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

We welcome and encourage applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups.

If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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