Talent Acquisition Specialist

Company Description

Why join the CCM Family?

Clark Construction Management is an established construction management company that offers career opportunities where you can discover your potential and make a significant contribution to the overall success of your professional career and the business.

We are looking for individuals who value what we value:

• Innovation
• Commitment
• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Excellence

Job Description

Brief Overview

The Talent Acquisition Specialist owns full-cycle recruitment for CCM, with a focus on project and field roles. Key roles include Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Site Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents and Field Coordinators. Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, the Specialist fills each role ahead of its project start date, keeps every posting compliant with Ontario requirements, and builds lasting talent pipelines for construction.

Key Functions & Duties

Full-Cycle Recruitment

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for project management, field, cost control and corporate roles, from intake to signed offer.
• Hold intake meetings with hiring managers to confirm scope, project start dates, FTE and assignment end dates.
• Source candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, industry associations and direct outreach.
• Screen applicants, conduct phone screens and coordinate interviews with Project Operations and Field Management.
• Prepare offer letters for approval and manage reference and background checks.
• Provide a timely, professional candidate experience at every stage.

Job Posting Compliance

• Write and publish job postings that meet Ontario ESA requirements, including compensation ranges, vacancy status and AI-use disclosure.
• Ensure postings and application forms contain no Canadian experience requirements.
• Notify interviewed applicants of hiring decisions within 45 days and retain recruitment records as required.
• Ensure recruitment practices comply with the Ontario Human Rights Code, AODA and privacy requirements.

Workforce Planning & Pipeline

• Maintain a hiring schedule aligned to project start dates and flag roles at risk of being filled late.
• Check for internal candidates first, including employees whose project assignments are ending.
• Build pipelines for hard-to-fill roles, especially Project Managers and Site Superintendents.
• Develop college, university and co-op partnerships for Field Coordinator and student hiring.
• Manage recruitment agency relationships when external search is approved.

Employee Experience & New Hire Onboarding

• Provide a timely, professional candidate experience at every stage.
• Manage the onboarding of every new hire from signed offer through the first 90 days.
• Prepare and send pre-boarding packages and new hire paperwork, collect required documents, and set up employee records with Payroll & Benefits.
• Coordinate day-one readiness with hiring managers, IT and purchasing, including equipment, system access, PPE and workspace.
• Schedule company orientation, required health & safety training and site orientations, and confirm required training is complete before a new hire starts on site.
• Coordinate 30-day check-ins with new hires, and flag concerns early to the HR Manager.
• Track onboarding completion and new hire feedback, and recommend improvements to the onboarding experience.
• Partner with the HR Generalist on orientation content on onboarding workflows and automation.

Reporting

• Maintain accurate recruitment records and trackers.
• Report monthly on open roles, time to fill, sources of hire, offer acceptance and cost per hire.
• Partner with the AI Adoption & Enablement Specialist on approved tools for sourcing, screening and scheduling.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources Management, Business or a related field.
• 3–5 years of full-cycle recruitment experience, preferably in construction, engineering or real estate development.
• Proven success hiring Project Managers, Superintendents or other technical and field roles.
• Experience with an applicant tracking system and using AI in the workplace
• CHRP designation an asset.
• Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Valid Ontario driver’s licence.

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Knowledge of Ontario ESA job posting requirements, the Human Rights Code and AODA.
• Understanding of construction project roles and how project and field teams are structured.
• Strong sourcing and networking skills, including Boolean search and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Ability to manage 15 or more open requisitions at once.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Additional Information

What we offer:

• Competitive Compensation Package - The estimated starting salary range for this role is $60,000 - $80,000 annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers. Final compensation will be confirmed as part of a personalized offer.
• Extensive Health and Dental Program
• RRSP Program – Company Matching
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Generous Vacation Day Program
• Professional Development
• Personal Days
• Employee Discount Program
• Fun Company Events
• Community Initiatives
• Health and Wellness Program
• Recognition Programs
• Lunch and Learns

About Us (Who is Clark Construction Management?):

Clark Construction Management was established in 2017 under the leadership of Mike Clark and has continued to expand into a diverse and innovative team. We strive to be a leader in providing value-added construction services to our customers by creating a successful partnership with them throughout the construction process. Our ledge is to establish lasting relationships with our customers by exceeding their expectations and gaining their trust through exceptional performance by every member of the CCM team.

Our Hiring Practices:

Clark Construction Management's recruitment process includes accommodation for applicants with disabilities. Clark Construction Management is committed to accessibility for all, and we approach accessibility from an inclusive perspective and will do everything reasonable to accommodate.

Clark Construction Management may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help screen or review applications for this position. These tools are used in line with applicable privacy laws and CCM’s AI policy, and all hiring decisions are made by people

This job posting reflects an existing vacancy.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

Clark Construction management is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.