Business – New Grad Opportunity – Midland

BUSINESS – NEW GRAD OPPORTUNITY – TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST 

Midland Transport Limited has become a leader in the transportation industry by providing superior quality service to our customers.  Our services include LTL, T/L, Courier Services, and Third Party Logistics/ Brokerage which provide the convenience of one-stop shipping.

Midland Transport is currently seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist at the Head Office location in Dieppe, NB. The selected candidate will be a driven individual with a strong work ethic and a “Can Do” attitude. The detailed-oriented Talent Acquisition Specialist will lead Midland’s full cycle recruitment activities. The candidate will translate hiring needs into a strategic recruitment and implementation plan. 

Qualifications:

• Education Required: Post-secondary education in a related field; business, administration, human resources, or marketing preferred
• Years of Experience Required: <2 years’ experience with full cycle recruitment, sourcing top talent using various recruitment channels including social media, resume mining, and networking
• Experience recruiting within the transportation industry is preferred, but not required
• Process thinking and the ability/experience to work independently
• Customer focused with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Energetic self-starter who enjoys working in a fast paced, team-oriented environment
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Able to meet deadlines under pressure
• A track record for bringing forward new and creative solutions to recruiting opportunities
• A keen eye for detail and demonstrating a high sense of urgency in delivering high quality customer service
• Ability to speak French is an asset

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Midland’s leadership team to develop a workforce plan, recruitment strategies and programs that provide for effective recruitment.
• Collaborate with HR partners and hiring managers to support the recruitment lifecycle including posting requisitions, screening candidates, conducting pre-employment assessments, completing reference checks, and completing background checks.
• Develop and execute comprehensive recruitment marketing plans to source qualified candidates using referral programs, social media platforms, targeting recruitment ads, and maintain candidate pipelines.
• Effectively use the company’s online applicant tracking system (Taleo) to create job postings, track candidate flow for each required requisition.
• Evaluate applicants using a variety of screening and assessment techniques to identify qualified applicants, maintaining standards set by the Company.
• Maintain knowledge on all provincial and federal employment regulations as they relate to recruitment.
• Coordinate and attend job fairs, community events, educational institutions, and other recruitment events.
• Compile recruitment data, identify emerging recruitment trends, and prepare reports as required.

To Apply for this Career Opportunity:

Business – New Grad Opportunity – Midland – J.D. Irving, Limited Careers

Please apply online by March 12, 2021.

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

To learn more about our products and services, click here.

Midland Transport Limited is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.

Additional Information

• Posting Date: Feb 23, 2021
• Student Type: Intern