Bilingual Recruiter

Our client is seeking an experienced Bilingual Recruiter to manage high-volume national recruitment initiatives. In this role, you will oversee the entire recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing candidates to supporting hiring managers throughout the hiring process. Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional recruitment results in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and execute strategic recruitment plans to attract top-tier candidates for nationwide roles.
Proactively source candidates through job boards, social media, networking, and targeted outreach.
Conduct pre-screening interviews and schedule subsequent interviews with hiring managers.
Collaborate with hiring managers to understand job requirements and provide recruitment support.
Effectively utilize Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to manage the recruitment process and ensure data accuracy.
Leverage social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, for talent acquisition.
Stay informed on industry trends and implement innovative recruitment strategies.
Maintain a candidate-focused approach, ensuring a positive experience throughout the process.
Qualifications and Skills:

Experience: Minimum of 2 years in high-volume recruitment, ideally with national reach.
Language: Fluency in both English and French is mandatory.
Technology: Expertise in ATS platforms and proficiency with recruitment tools.
Organization: Strong multitasking and organizational skills to manage high-demand tasks.
Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to foster relationships.
Problem-Solving: Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to addressing challenges.
Learning-Oriented: A passion for staying updated on recruitment trends and best practices.
What We Offer:

Opportunity to work with a dynamic and collaborative team.
A hybrid work model with flexibility for work-from-home arrangements.
Competitive contract compensation with the potential for future opportunities.

Advantages
Professional Growth
Exposure to High-Volume Recruitment: Gain hands-on experience managing national-level hiring campaigns, enhancing your skills in large-scale talent acquisition.
End-to-End Recruitment Ownership: Opportunity to manage the full recruitment lifecycle, sharpening your expertise in sourcing, screening, and collaborating with hiring managers.
Skill Development: Work with the latest ATS technologies and explore innovative social media strategies to source talent.
Language Proficiency
Leverage Bilingual Skills: Utilize and strengthen your fluency in English and French, making a meaningful impact in a bilingual recruitment environment.
Flexibility and Work-Life Balance
Hybrid Work Model: Benefit from a flexible schedule with three days of work-from-home (WFH) per week, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
Strategic Role
National Impact: Play a critical role in shaping a national recruitment strategy that influences hiring outcomes across the country.
Innovative Approaches: Be part of a forward-thinking team that embraces creativity in sourcing and recruitment methodologies.
Organizational Support
Collaborative Environment: Work closely with a supportive Talent Acquisition Manager and team, ensuring guidance and partnership in meeting recruitment goals.
Dynamic Industry Experience: Gain exposure to diverse industries and roles, enhancing your adaptability and versatility in recruitment.
Career Advancement
Valuable Experience: Build your credentials through a high-visibility position, opening doors for future opportunities within talent acquisition or HR.
This role is ideal for a motivated, bilingual recruiter eager to advance their career in a flexible and impactful environment.

Responsibilities
Core Recruitment Activities
Develop and execute strategic recruitment plans to attract top-tier talent for a variety of positions across Canada.
Proactively source candidates through job boards, social media, networking, and other outreach methods to build a robust talent pipeline.
Conduct pre-screening interviews and assess candidates for alignment with role requirements and company culture.
Schedule and coordinate interviews with hiring managers, providing detailed candidate insights to support the selection process.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Management
Partner with hiring managers to understand their needs, define role requirements, and ensure an efficient recruitment process.
Act as a trusted advisor to hiring teams, providing expertise on market trends, sourcing strategies, and candidate evaluation.
Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates, ensuring a positive experience throughout the hiring journey.
Process Management and Technology Utilization
Maintain and optimize the use of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to manage the recruitment workflow, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Leverage social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn to source and attract candidates effectively.
Stay updated on recruitment best practices and implement innovative strategies to continuously improve talent acquisition efforts.
Reporting and Compliance
Track and report on recruitment metrics, such as time-to-fill, source effectiveness, and candidate feedback.
Ensure recruitment activities comply with employment laws, organizational policies, and equity guidelines.
Continuous Improvement
Monitor industry trends and identify opportunities to enhance recruitment practices.
Contribute to special projects aimed at improving the recruitment process, employer branding, and candidate engagement.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Education: Post-secondary degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of high-volume recruitment experience, preferably with a national or regional scope.
Language Proficiency: Fluency in both English and French (written and spoken) is mandatory.
Technology Skills: Expertise in using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruitment platforms.
Preferred Qualifications:
Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with recruitment trends and strategies for diverse industries or high-volume hiring environments.
Social Media Expertise: Proficiency in leveraging platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram for recruitment purposes.
Certifications (Optional but Beneficial):
CHRP/CHRL Certification (Certified Human Resources Professional/Leader) or working toward certification.
LinkedIn Recruiter Certification or other relevant sourcing certifications.
HRIS or ATS Training Certifications, showcasing advanced skills in recruitment software.
Diversity and Inclusion Certification to demonstrate knowledge in equitable hiring practices.

Summary
We are seeking a Bilingual Recruiter (English and French) to join our team on a 1-year contract. Based in Mississauga, ON with a hybrid work model (3 days WFH), this role is pivotal in managing high-volume, nationwide recruitment initiatives. You will oversee the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing top talent to collaborating with hiring managers to ensure a seamless hiring experience.

Ideal candidates have a minimum of 2 years of high-volume recruitment experience, proficiency with ATS systems, and a proactive, organized approach to meeting recruitment goals. This is an exciting opportunity to apply innovative strategies, leverage social media platforms, and make a meaningful impact on talent acquisition efforts.

If you are a bilingual, customer-focused recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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