Talent Acquisition Partner – Canada (On-Site)

Reporting to the Senior HR Manager, The Talent Acquisition Partner is responsible for partnering with HR and hiring managers and owning end-to-end recruitment delivery for hourly high-volume (skilled and semi-skilled) positions within a manufacturing environment. The role operates in alignment with corporate Centre of Excellence (COE) standards, tools, and governance, while maintaining full accountability for meeting local hiring demands. This role blends strategic partnership with hands-on execution.

Partnering closely with site and functional leadership, the Talent Acquisition Partner anticipates workforce needs and executes localized hiring strategies that reflect regional labour market conditions, including competition for skilled trades, and shift-based hiring. The role supports hiring across a broad spectrum of positions, including operators, assemblers, maintenance and trades, as well as salaried professionals in engineering, quality, supply chain, and plant leadership

As a Talent Acquisition partner focused on high volume hourly recruiting you will:

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for a wide range of roles in the production plant as well as overflow for salaried professional roles.
• Lead the creation of recruiting plan for each assigned open Plant position – including advertising, sourcing and selection strategies.
• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies for high-volume hourly positions using job boards, social media, networking, employee referrals, and professional associations.
• Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines to support ongoing and future hiring needs
• Identify, attract, engage, and qualify potential candidates. Build talent networks within desired talent populations.
• Conduct behavioral and competency-based interviews to assess candidate fit.
• Manage high-volume recruitment while maintaining a strong focus on candidate experience and quality of hire
• Partner with department leaders to understand role requirements, competencies, and team dynamics.
• Manage the interview process to include scheduling, preparing questions and other materials, participating as an interviewer, facilitating feedback sessions, extending offers and coordinating on-boarding processes.
• Establish controls and measurements to determine the effectiveness of recruiting plans and implementation.
• Identify opportunities to enhance brand image among experienced and campus hires.
• Establish and grow G&W recruitment networking through appropriate professional groups, associations, local community organizations and industry contacts.
• Manage applicant tracking database, job boards, career sites and talent acquisition scorecard/metrics.
• Assure compliance with all applicable federal, and local laws related to employment.
• Support employee engagement and talent development activities as needed, with responsibility for developing self-directed learning content via Biz Library and communicating/marketing to the broader organization on a regular basis.
• Maintain accurate recruitment metrics and candidate tracking through the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Stay informed on industry trends, salary benchmarks, and recruitment best practices.
• Support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives through proactive outreach and inclusive hiring practices.

We are looking for someone who:

• Bachelors Degree
• 3-5 years of progressive full lifecycle recruiting experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or high-volume environment
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, etc.).
• Must demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality throughout all recruitment and employment processes.
• Strong interviewing, assessment, and negotiation skills.
• Well versed in social media recruiting methods.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building abilities
• Ability to work closely with operations leaders in a fast-paced, production-driven environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to foster relationships with employees at all levels within the organization
• Knowledge of employment legislation and hiring best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.

What we offer you:

The pay range for this position is between $70,000-$90,000 annually.

Please note the pay information shown above is a general guideline. Pay is based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications.

This position is eligible for participation in our Quarterly Incentive Pay Program

G&W Electric offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Generous Quarterly Bonuses with RRSP Program
• Comprehensive Benefit Package including life insurance, health, dental, health care spending account and paramedical services (paid by employer)
• Company Holidays (one week shutdown during Christmas Holidays)
• Education Tuition Assistance
• Job Security
• Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility
• Wellness and Gym Reimbursement Programs
• Training and Developmental Opportunities
• Continuous Performance Feedback
• Fun social events, holiday party, bowling nights.
• And many more…

About G&W Electric

Innovating since 1905, G&W Electric has grown into a global leader in engineered electrical power grid solutions. Working with us means joining a worldwide team of passionate manufacturing professionals striving to continually improve the technologies the world depends on to deliver safe, reliable electricity. Our culture is focused on employee success, so we foster an entrepreneurial environment that encourages everyone to thrive.

Learn more about our company by watching this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMtAhsdYeUQ

G&W Electric enjoys a long reputation for product quality, innovation and world-class customer service to the power industry. We have established this reputation by believing that our greatest asset is our employees. We owe our success to the initiative and talents of highly skilled individuals within our team-based organization. Our goal is to set the standard for customer satisfaction by ensuring a superior level of service, performance and innovation. As a global organization and industry leader, we are committed to cultivating an engaging work environment that embraces our core values and develops our talent. Our continuous focus on growth and innovation means that you become part of a company that provides challenging opportunities, rewards excellence and combines your individual expertise to achieve a higher level of shared success. As part of our organization, you also help power the world!

G&W Canada Corporation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, upon request. Please let us know if you require any accommodation in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.