Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist – Housing Infrastructure Products

4 days ago

Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada Westlake Full time

Summary
Westlake is seeking a
high-impact Regional Recruiter
to support our Canadian operations from our
Woodbridge, Ontario
location. This role is responsible for driving end-to-end recruitment for both
professional/salaried roles
and
hourly/skilled trades positions
across multiple plants.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, hands-on recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced industrial environment and can balance
high-volume hiring
with
strategic talent initiatives
. This includes leading hiring events, developing community partnerships, and building long-term talent pipelines for niche and hard-to-fill roles.

Bilingual proficiency in English and French is
preferred
, but not required.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partner closely with HR and hiring managers to manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including job definition, sourcing, interviewing, selection, offer negotiation, and onboarding.
  • Lead recruiting efforts for a diverse portfolio of roles spanning operations, skilled trades, engineering, supply chain, and plant leadership.
  • Develop and execute regional recruitment strategies that support both immediate staffing needs and long-term workforce planning.
  • Drive proactive sourcing through social media, direct outreach, community partnerships, employee referrals, and creative recruitment marketing.
  • Build and maintain strong pipelines for critical skill areas, staying current on market trends, competitor talent, and regional labor dynamics.
  • Champion a positive candidate experience at every stage of the hiring process.
  • Plan, coordinate, and facilitate hiring events, career fairs, campus recruiting, and networking activities.
  • Establish and nurture relationships with local colleges, skilled trade programs, community organizations, and industry associations.
  • Ensure ATS data accuracy, reporting integrity, and adherence to recruitment KPIs.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline and improve recruiting processes across the region.
  • Partner with HR Business Partners and plant leadership to enhance onboarding and workforce planning.
  • Support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives by expanding outreach programs and promoting equitable hiring practices.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years of recruiting experience in manufacturing, industrial, or related sectors.
  • Demonstrated success managing both professional-level recruitment and high-volume skilled/hourly hiring.
  • Experience organizing and facilitating hiring events, job fairs, and community networking.
  • Strong sourcing expertise across multiple channels (direct sourcing, social platforms, CRM, recruitment marketing tools).
  • Proficiency with ATS and CRM systems; strong Microsoft Office skills.
  • Bilingual proficiency in English and French preferred, but not required.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills with the ability to partner effectively across all levels of the organization.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

  • Hybrid schedule: Primarily office-based in Woodbridge (3 days onsite / 2 days remote).
  • Occasional exposure to manufacturing environments requiring PPE (safety shoes, glasses, hearing protection, etc.).
  • Travel across Canada may be required to support plant hiring needs and recruitment initiatives.

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