Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Description

<h3>Job Description</h3><p>Job Description<p>Are you a proactive, relationship-driven Recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Join our growing engineering firm as a <b>Talent Acquisition Specialist </b>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.<br><br><b>Company Summary</b><br />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&#39;re on the lookout for passionate professionals to expand our team. <br><br>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. <br><br>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. <br><br>If you&#39;re eager to grow and make an impact, SBM is the place for you!<br><br><b>About the Role</b><br />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.<br><br><b>Key Responsibilities</b><ul><li>Manage full-cycle recruitment for technical and professional roles across the organization.</li><li>Leverage tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, applicant tracking tools, job boards, and professional networks to identify and engage top talent.</li><li>Collaborate and coach leaders on decisions relating to the recruitment strategy and the overall candidate/employee experience</li><li>Plan and participate in career fairs, campus/association recruitment, and co-op/internship programs to build early talent pipelines.</li><li>Track and analyze recruitment and retention KPIs (e.g., time-to-fill, turnover, candidate experience) to drive continuous improvement.</li><li>Lead and continuously improve the onboarding experience, ensuring new employees are set up for success from day one.</li><li>Support employee training programs and collaborate with leaders to identify ongoing development opportunities.</li><li>Contribute to talent review and workforce planning processes to align people strategies with business goals.</li><li>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.</li><li>Promote SBM&#39;s culture and Core Values to prospective candidates.</li></ul><b>Qualifications</b><ul><li>Minimum 3 years of recruitment experience, ideally within a fast-paced or technical environment.</li><li>Strong sourcing skills and experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and applicant tracking tools.</li><li>Proven ability to manage talent acquisition of multiple roles and priorities with a sense of urgency and professionalism.</li><li>Experience supporting onboarding, training, or talent development initiatives is a strong asset.</li><li>Demonstrated experience as a strategic thinker with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.</li><li>Familiarity with engineering or professional services sectors considered an advantage.</li><li>Knowledge of relevant Canadian employment legislation and regulations (i.e. Employment Standards, Labour Relations, Human Rights, OHSA, etc.) </li><li>Proficient in MS Office </li><li>CHRP designation (or in progress) preferred</li><li>Access to reliable transportation to travel to offsite recruiting events and between the Kitchener and London offices</li></ul><b>Why Join Us?</b><ul><li>Be part of a collaborative, innovative team driving engineering excellence.</li><li>Influence and shape both talent acquisition and employee development strategies.</li><li>Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.</li><li>Flexibility to work from either our Kitchener or London office.</li></ul>If you’re passionate about connecting people with purpose and developing talent to their fullest potential, we’d love to hear from you - <b>Apply today!<br><br>Date Posted: </b>November 4th, 2025<br /><b>Posting Close: </b>November 20th, 2025<p>Powered by JazzHR</p><p>VXWF7no7Aq</p></p></p>