Sourcing Recruiter

Randstad is the #1 HR Services Provider in the world, and we are hiring a Sourcing Specialist to join our Sourceright division. The Sourcing Recruiter will promote sourcing and recruitment client initiatives. Successful candidates will be resourceful, consultative, process-driven, and relationship builders. They will have industry knowledge as well as expert level compliance knowledge in order to reach the best possible outcome for the candidate and our client partner. We are looking for creative thinkers and innovators with a drive to promote the discovery and development of highly effective sourcing processes and business practices.

What you get to do:

  • Sourcing efforts for multiple disciplines
  • Consultative approach to candidate engagement and retention
  • Candidate, client, & recruiter relationship building 
  • Participates in Intake calls/requisition reviews
  • Ability to understand a variety of job descriptions as well as strong industry knowledge
  • Creation and marketing of compelling job postings
  • Candidate assessment and selection techniques
  • Collaborate on sourcing framework
  • Executes various sourcing strategies

What you need to bring:

  • 5-7 years of experience in a talent acquisition
  • 3 years of experience in a Sourcing capacity
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred HS Diploma or equivalent required 
  • Strong grasp of candidate source and channel analytics
  • Strong grasp of diversity recruitment concepts.
  • Understanding of SEO, keywords, and social tools
  • Ability to connect and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization
  • Proficiency using Google mail, calendaring and shared drives

What’s in it for you:

  • Largest global staffing leader
  • Competitive salary + bonus
  • Medical, dental, vision
  • PTO policy earned from day one
  • Professional development
  • Retirement savings and security

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a positive and progressive workforce reflective of the diversity of Canada. As a result, we strive to ensure that our internal policies, practices, and systems are free of barriers, emphasize the value of diversity and inclusion, and promote full participation to ensure dignity, respect, and equal access for all employees. We are dedicated to ensuring everyone has genuine, open and unhindered access to employment opportunities, free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially people who are usually underrepresented in Canada’s workforce, including those who identify as women or gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples (including those who identify as members of First Nations, Inuit and Métis); persons with disabilities (visible or invisible), and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the  2SLGBTQIA+ community. 


At Randstad Canada, we provide equitable treatment and accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment for everyone and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants.  If you require an accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please let us know by emailing accessibility@randstad.ca

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