International Talent Acquisition Specialist (Temporary)

Job summary

The specialist is responsible for recruiting and supporting foreign commercial drivers throughout their immigration and onboarding journey. They also manage newcomer settlement activities, training budgets, and utilize HR tools to support the employee lifecycle.

Job details

The International Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for recruiting, qualifying, and supporting foreign commercial drivers throughout their immigration and onboarding journey. This role works closely with the Centre of Excellence on immigration applications, oversees newcomer settlement activities, manages training and settlement budgets, and leverages ORC and HCM tools to support the employee lifecycle. Responsibilities Responsible for qualifying new foreign drivers in accordance with the Sunbury Qualification Standards. Working with the COE on immigration applications, visas, and visa extensions Monitoring legal status of foreign employees​ Maintains all records and immigration activity dates of the foreign employee Oversee all settlement activities for all newcomers​ Manages the training and settlement spend​ Utilize ORC and HCM people management tools Travel requirement 25-30% Qualifications Undergraduate degree in Business; concentration in Human Resources or other related considered an asset 2-5 years work experience; experience in Transportation & Logistics considered an asset Strong organizational skills demonstrating excellent attention to detail Superior communication and interpersonal skills Experience in new Canadian recruitment & settlement is considered an asset Ability to speak multiple languages considered an asset Excellent time management and prioritization skills Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities. Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply. Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly. We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Sunbury Transport is a premier transportation company, specializing in US and Canadian cross-border shipments as well as domestic Canadian shipments, offering logistics services and managing freight via truckload van, flatbed, bulk materials and container service. We draw on exceptional teams – in the office and on the road – to provide diverse and innovative trucking and logistics solutions.

What you’ll do

The specialist is responsible for recruiting and supporting foreign commercial drivers throughout their immigration and onboarding journey. They also manage newcomer settlement activities, training budgets, and utilize HR tools to support the employee lifecycle.

Requirements

Candidates should possess an undergraduate degree in Business or Human Resources and have 2-5 years of relevant work experience. Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills are essential for this role.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Recruitment · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Logistics · Preferred
• Prioritization · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Onboarding · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Talent acquisition
• Recruitment
• Immigration support
• Onboarding
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Time management
• Prioritization
• Logistics
• Transportation industry knowledge
• Newcomer settlement
• Budget management
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Artificial Intelligence
• Bulk Material Handling
• Flatbed Truck Operation
• Truckload Shipping
• Innovation

Job areas

• Human Resources
• Logistics
• Transportation
• Talent Acquisition Specialist
• Recruiter (General)
• Personnel and Careers Professionals
• Human Resources Specialists