Recruiter

Location: North York, ON, fully on-site at a corporate head office. Flexibility to work from Burlington or Mississauga offices may be considered.
Language: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English are required.
Duration: 3-month contract
Background Check Requirement: Criminal record check and professional references required.

About the Opportunity

Our client, a large national organization in the HVAC and skilled trades space, is seeking a high-impact Recruiter to support a surge in hiring initiatives. With operations across Canada and a wide range of technical roles, this is an opportunity to contribute directly to building frontline teams that keep communities running.

You will join a collaborative team of recruiters during a peak hiring period, taking ownership of the heavy sourcing and pre-screening function. This is a fast-paced, high-volume environment where quality, compliance, and partnership with hiring managers are essential.

What’s In It for You

This is a chance to sharpen your sourcing expertise in a competitive talent market. You will work alongside experienced recruitment professionals in a supportive, team-based environment that values clear processes, strong communication, and results. If you thrive in a setting where speed and precision go hand in hand, this role will challenge and elevate your skills.

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll manage over 30 active requisitions at a time, primarily focused on skilled trades roles such as licensed HVAC technicians, plumbers, and apprentices.
• You’ll implement proactive sourcing strategies, leveraging LinkedIn, Indeed, networking, referrals, and Boolean search techniques to attract both active and passive candidates.
• You’ll headhunt talent from competitors and adjacent industries including construction, manufacturing, and transportation.
• You’ll establish screening criteria and conduct structured pre-screens and behavioral competency-based interviews using defined scoring matrices.
• You’ll partner consultatively with hiring managers to develop recruitment timelines, align on candidate profiles, and deliver qualified shortlists.
• You’ll track key recruitment metrics including time to fill, sourcing effectiveness, and stage progression, ensuring all data is accurately maintained in the ATS.
• You’ll contribute to continuous improvement by identifying innovative sourcing channels and sharing best practices with the recruitment team.

Skills and Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of progressive talent acquisition experience, ideally within skilled trades or an adjacent industry.
• Demonstrated success managing high-volume requisitions while meeting or exceeding hiring targets.
• Strong sourcing and headhunting expertise, including proficiency with Boolean search and internet mining techniques.
• Experience conducting behavioural and competency-based interviews with structured evaluation methods.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency with ATS platforms, Microsoft Office, LinkedIn, Indeed, and other recruitment tools. Experience in a unionized environment is considered an asset.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and confident in presenting candidates and advising hiring managers.

Why Partner with Altis

If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, we make it easy. We work with top employers across Canada who have great jobs to fill, each vetted and verified by our team. When you apply for a job with Altis, we get to know you as a candidate and learn what your strengths are. Then, if you’re a solid match, we handle all the logistics, advocating for you as a candidate for the role, providing access to coaching and connecting you directly with the hiring manager. And rest assured, all our services are free of cost for candidates.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.