Markham - Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Description

505 Miller Ave, Markham, ON L6G 1B2, Canada Posted Monday, February 2, 2026 at > Location 505 Miller Avenue, Markham, Ontario Position Type Permanent Full-Time Reporting To Talent Acquisition Manager Start Date Immediately Hours Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm Compensation $76,200 per annum Miller Waste Systems Inc. has been in operation since 1961. As a proudly Canadian, privately owned and operated Waste Company, Miller Waste is a leader in waste management and diversion, providing governments and industries with a wide range of services in the province of Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Manitoba, and currently operates out of more than 30 locations. Our people are our number one asset and together we are working towards achieving our vision to be the most trusted, most operationally excellent integrated waste provider in North America. Join us and become a part of the Miller Waste team and be a part of something great, where you can make a difference.

Summary The Talent Acquisition Specialist is an important part of the overall People and Culture team. MWS prides itself on being an Employer of Choice; this starts with our recruitment process. Ensuring our people-first reputation is abundant throughout our recruitment process in how we interact with potential candidates, interviewees, and new hires. Ensuring the greater community of potential candidates hears about the MWS culture, team, and current opportunities.

Responsible for full-cycle recruitment and onboarding.

Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and extending offers. Collaborating with department leads to defining job requirements, interview processes, and hiring goals. Utilize diverse channels—including LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and social media to proactively find passive candidates and actively solve unique challenges that arise throughout sourcing process. Ensure positive, professional, and responsive experience for all applicants.

Maintain accurate candidate records and reports in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Assist in the initial onboarding process and ensure a smooth transition for new employees. Take time to understand the unique and varied roles throughout MWS. Draft, edit, and publish job postings and recruitment advertisements across internal and external platforms.

Understand market analyses and Talent Acquisition workflows. Develop and suggest improvements for our talent and recruitment processes and programs. Contact candidates to obtain necessary information and answer any questions/ concerns. Lead phone and face-to-face interviews, in-basket/presentation, and evaluation process.

Responsible for obtaining new business through referrals and leads. Preparing candidates for interviews, negotiations, benefits, perks, and incentives. Contact candidates and ensure they feel included throughout the process; recruitment, hiring, and declination. Prepare, organize, file, and ensure all new hire paperwork is completed.

Other duties as assigned. Competencies & Qualifications Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Sales, or other related fields. 2-4 years of recent experience in recruitment.

Experience

with social media recruiting.

Experience

with Dayforce Ceridian platform is an asset. Understand how legislative changes impact the recruitment and hiring process. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in French is not required, but it is considered a valuable asset.

Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize effectively. Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion. Good work and attendance record required. Possess a valid driver’s licence and have the flexibility and ability to travel to all locations.

Takes pride in driving oneself and others towards operational excellence. Posting Closing Date This posting will remain active until it has been filled. We realize that you may not feel you have every qualification listed and that working to secure a career can be stressful. If you feel that you meet most of the company’s needs and that your passion for your work adds value to a growing company, we would still love to hear from you.

Miller Waste Systems is committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, we welcome applications from women, racially visible individuals, people with disabilities, indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ2S+ persons. We are committed to providing people with disabilities with equal opportunities and standards of goods and services and are fully compliant with applicable provincial Disabilities Acts. Miller Waste Systems strives to be an employer of choice. As a proudly Canadian, privately owned and operated Waste Company we have over 65 years’ experience of providing quality service to all our customers.

We have been successful in achieving this goal by providing a family and employee centric environment at all our locations. We provide industry leading work environment and compensation, benefits, and pension programs. Markham, ON, Canada, 505 Miller Ave, Markham, ON L6G 1B2, Canada #J-18808-Ljbffr