Talent Acquisition Specialist

1 week ago

Bedford, Quebec, Canada Leonardo DRS Full time $10,000 - $15,000 per year

Job description:

DRS Pivotal Power, Inc.
is located in Bedford, Nova Scotia. DRS Pivotal Power is a leader in the design, development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical applications supporting all branches of the military in Canada, the US and many countries abroad. All products are designed and manufactured in house by our growing team of over 100 employees. DRS Pivotal Power is part of the Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics group and has currently over 30,000 fielded units boasting a field reliability of over 99%.

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Senior Manager, Human Resources the Talent Acquisition Specialist will work closely with hiring managers to develop recruitment strategies, manage candidate pipelines, and ensure a positive candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding. This will be a temporary contract for 6 months.

As a Temporary Recruiter, your duties include (but not limited to)

  • Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and job requirements.
  • Develop and implement strategic talent acquisition plans to attract top talent for engineering and manufacturing positions within the defence sector.
  • Source, screen, and interview candidates through various channels including job boards, social media, industry events, and networking.
  • Conduct pre-screen interviews to assess candidate's qualifications, experience, and cultural fit.
  • Coordinate and schedule interviews with Hiring Manager and HR Generalist.
  • Schedule and conduct employment references for successful candidate(s).
  • Manage candidate pipelines and keep detailed records of recruitment activities and outcomes.
  • Provide regular recruitment metrics and reports to management.
  • Advise hiring managers throughout the hiring process on matters such as interviewing techniques, selection protocols, etc.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant employment laws in Ontario and Nova Scotia plus company policies.

What you require to be successful in this role

  • Possession of a post-secondary degree or diploma in Human Resources Management from a recognized educational institution or equivalent years of experience.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in talent acquisition, preferably within the defence industry.
  • Understanding of engineering and manufacturing roles and requirements.
  • Proven ability to source, attract, and hire top talent.

  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple recruitment projects simultaneously.

  • Proficient with applicant tracking systems and recruitment software.

  • High level of professionalism and confidentiality.

Benefits of working with DRS

  • A motivating team-based environment where your achievements matter
  • An opportunity to work on industry leading edge technology
  • Flexible work hours and a compressed work week to promote a healthy work/life balance
  • Possibility of a hybrid work schedule dependent on business requirements
  • Personal days and additional company paid days off

About DRS Pivotal Power

DRS Pivotal Power Inc., a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is a leader in the development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical military applications. DRS Pivotal Power is part of the Naval Electronics Canada Group.

All applicants must fulfill requirements for Canadian security clearance.

Applicants requiring a disability related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process are to advise Human Resources. DRS Pivotal Power Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants may apply to this position online at  careers.

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