Recruitment Specialist

Location: Remote, must reside within 90 minutes of an office location
Language: Bilingual French and English, with strong written and spoken communication skills in both languages
Duration: November 9, 2026 to February 27, 2027
Pay Rate: $22.00/hour

About the Opportunity
We’re looking for a Bilingual Recruiting Specialist to join a fast-paced professional services environment where you’ll help create a positive candidate experience from initial screening through to onboarding. This remote contract is ideal for someone who enjoys connecting with people, thrives in a high-volume setting, and can confidently communicate in both French and English.

You’ll work closely with candidates and internal recruitment partners to keep the hiring process moving smoothly and efficiently. Your ability to stay organized, communicate clearly, and provide thoughtful support will help candidates feel informed and prepared throughout their journey.

What’s In It for You
This is an opportunity to build hands-on experience across the full recruitment lifecycle while working in a collaborative, high-volume environment. You’ll strengthen your experience with recruitment technology, candidate engagement, onboarding, and offer management while contributing to a team that values efficiency, responsiveness, and a positive candidate experience.

Your Responsibilities
• You’ll conduct high-volume outbound calls to screen prospective candidates and assess their suitability for available opportunities.
• You’ll communicate with applicants by phone, email, and text, answering questions and explaining the hiring and onboarding process.
• You’ll follow up with candidates to gather information, clarify next steps, and help resolve concerns when needed.
• You’ll manage recruitment activities from screening through offer and onboarding using Workday.
• You’ll extend employment offers and educate successful candidates on onboarding requirements and first-day expectations.
• You’ll maintain accurate candidate notes, outcomes, and activity updates within internal systems.

Skills and Qualifications
• 6 months to 3 years of recruitment experience, ideally within a high-volume recruiting environment.
• Professional fluency in written and spoken French and English is required.
• Experience with HR systems and recruitment tools, with Workday experience considered an asset.
• Basic Microsoft Excel skills for reporting and tracking purposes.
• Strong organization and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities efficiently.
• Excellent communication and active-listening skills, including the ability to clarify information and de-escalate candidate concerns.
• A university degree, preferably with a focus in Human Resources, is an asset but not required.

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.

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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.