Talent Acquisition Specialist - 14M Contract

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J D Irving, Limited seeks a Talent Acquisition Specialist on a 14 month contract to deliver full-cycle recruitment for key functions, partnering with managers to ensure a positive candidate experience. Role leads Student Program through events, sourcing, onboarding, collaboration with JDI Student Recruitment. You will source, screen, interview and assess candidates, maintain pipelines, and coordinate fairs. Ideal candidates have 2 years in TA, a degree in HR or related field, communication and organization, comfort with social media recruiting; ORC is a plus. If you don’t meet every requirement, apply anyway; highlight transferable strengths. JDI supports accessible, inclusive opportunities and uses AI screening responsibly.

We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Human Resources team supporting Irving Business Services on a contract basis. Reporting to the Manager, Human Resources, this role is responsible for delivering full-cycle recruitment support across a variety of business functions, including Finance, Supply Chain, Human Resources, Legal and Facilities.

The successful candidate will partner with hiring managers and stakeholders to attract, assess, and hire talent while providing a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. In addition to professional recruitment, this role plays a key role in supporting the Divisional Student Program through campus engagement, recruitment events, student hiring, onboarding, and collaboration with JDI Student Recruitment on enterprise-wide initiatives.

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for professional, administrative, technical, and specialized positions across Irving Business Services.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring requirements, lead recruitment activities, and support candidate selection decisions.
• Source, screen, interview, and assess candidates using a variety of recruitment channels and tools.
• Maintain candidate pipelines and ensure timely communication throughout the recruitment process.
• Deliver a positive and professional candidate experience while supporting hiring leaders and stakeholders.
• Lead the IBS Student Recruitment Program, including student sourcing, interviews, hiring, onboarding, and engagement activities.
• Coordinate, and participate in career fairs, campus recruitment events, networking opportunities, and student-focused initiatives.

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2+ years of talent acquisition or related experience.
• Experience with full-cycle recruitment processes.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer service and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience using social media and online recruitment tools to attract talent.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with Oracle Recruitment Cloud (ORC) is considered an asset.

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees.  At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.