Recruiter

Location: Aurora, ON, On-site
Language: English, with strong written and verbal communication skills required
Duration: 2-month contract, with potential for extension and increased hours based on performance. Must be available to start no later than June 8th
Background Check Requirement: Criminal record check and one professional reference required

About the Opportunity
A growing manufacturing and packaging organization in Aurora is looking for a Recruitment Assistant to support a high-volume hiring initiative across multiple business areas. This is an excellent opportunity for a student, recent graduate, or early-career professional looking to gain hands-on recruitment experience in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Working closely with the hiring team, you’ll play a key role in coordinating recruitment efforts for a variety of positions, including production, logistics, project coordination, and marketing roles. You’ll be joining a people-focused workplace that values learning, initiative, and teamwork, with leaders who are committed to mentoring and development.

What’s In It for You
• Gain practical, hands-on recruitment experience using a modern ATS platform
• Work in a student-friendly environment with mentorship and training provided
• Enjoy a collaborative workplace culture with team lunches, town halls, food trucks, and employee events
• Flexible scheduling support when time off is needed
• Convenient Aurora location with free parking and access to GO Transit nearby

Your Responsibilities
• You’ll review and filter resumes within the applicant tracking system to identify qualified candidates
• In this role, you’ll conduct phone screenings using pre-developed interview questions and assess communication skills and fit
• You’ll coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring managers
• You’ll support recruitment activities for a variety of operational and corporate positions
• You’ll provide interview feedback and assist with recruitment administration, including offer letter support when needed
• You’ll collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements and hiring priorities

Skills and Qualifications
• Previous co-op, internship, or entry-level experience in recruitment/HR
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to speak with candidates professionally
• Comfortable learning new systems and working within an applicant tracking system, experience with Workable is an asset
• Friendly, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple recruitment activities at once
• Curious mindset with the ability to ask thoughtful questions and think creatively

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.