Talent Acquisition Specialist

Are you a proactive, relationship-driven Recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Join our growing engineering firm as a Talent Acquisition Specialist in either our London or Kitchener office, where you’ll play a key role in attracting, onboarding, and developing top talent while representing SBM as a brand ambassador. Company Summary Join the dynamic team at SBM, a leading multi-disciplinary engineering firm renowned for its innovative and collaborative approach to building solutions. With a vibrant culture that fosters personal growth and forward-thinking, we’re on the lookout for passionate professionals to expand our team. At SBM, our core values of drive, humility, and balance shape everything we do. We believe in ambitious goals, learning from one another while maintaining a healthy work-life harmony. Located in London and Kitchener, SBM serves a diverse range of private and public sector clients across Southwestern Ontario. We offer a wide range of services including Geomatics, Planning, Ecology, Civil, Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical engineering. Our team of over 130 dedicated experts – including engineers, trainees, technologists, planners and support staff – thrives in an energetic environment where creativity and collaboration are at the forefront. If you're eager to grow and make an impact, SBM is the place for you About the Role You’ll partner closely with leaders across multiple disciplines to build and support high-performing teams that drive innovation and excellence. This role combines hands-on talent acquisition with onboarding, and training – making it a great fit for someone who wants to shape the entire employee journey. Key Responsibilities Manage full-cycle recruitment for technical and professional roles across the organization. Leverage tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, applicant tracking tools, job boards, and professional networks to identify and engage top talent. Collaborate and coach leaders on decisions relating to the recruitment strategy and the overall candidate/employee experience. Plan and participate in career fairs, campus/association recruitment, and co-op/internship programs to build early talent pipelines. Track and analyze recruitment and retention KPIs (e.g., time-to-fill, turnover, candidate experience) to drive continuous improvement. Lead and continuously improve the onboarding experience, ensuring new employees are set up for success from day one. Support employee training programs and collaborate with leaders to identify ongoing development opportunities. Contribute to talent review and workforce planning processes to align people strategies with business goals. Act as an ambassador for the organization internally and in the marketplace by raising the SBM brand awareness at educational institutions and within the industry. Promote SBM's culture and Core Values to prospective candidates. Qualifications Minimum 3 years of recruitment experience, ideally within a fast-paced or technical environment. Strong sourcing skills and experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and applicant tracking tools. Proven ability to manage talent acquisition of multiple roles and priorities with a sense of urgency and professionalism. Experience supporting onboarding, training, or talent development initiatives is a strong asset. Demonstrated experience as a strategic thinker with excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Familiarity with engineering or professional services sectors considered an advantage. Knowledge of relevant Canadian employment legislation and regulations (i.e., Employment Standards, Labour Relations, Human Rights, OHSA, etc.). Proficient in MS Office. CHRP designation (or in progress) preferred. Access to reliable transportation to travel to offsite recruiting events and between the Kitchener and London offices. Why Join Us? Be part of a collaborative, innovative team driving engineering excellence. Influence and shape both talent acquisition and employee development strategies. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package. Flexibility to work from either our Kitchener or London office. If you’re passionate about connecting people with purpose and developing talent to their fullest potential, we’d love to hear from you – Apply today Date Posted: November 4th, 2025 Posting Close: November 20th, 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr