Who We Are
 
BGIS is a leading provider of customized facility management and real estate services. With our combined team of over 6, 500 globally, we relentlessly focus on enabling innovation through the services we deliver, while actively looking for new opportunities that will enable innovation for our clients’ businesses. Globally, we manage over 320 million square feet of client portfolios across 30,000+ locations in North America, Europe, Middle East, Australia and Asia.

Through our shared values, we focus on building a sustainable future, diversity and belonging, and providing continuous learning and development.

A career at BGIS offers competitive total compensation that includes

Comprehensive Health & Dental Plan RRSP Match Program Paid Vacation Days Paid Flex and Floater Days Career Growth and Development Tuition Reimbursement Program Partner Discount Program Flexible Work Environment

SUMMARY

The Talent Acquisition Specialist is primarily responsible for performing all aspects of recruitment and staffing for the organization. 

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Recruiting: Advertising and soliciting resumes from qualified candidates; coordinating and attending career fairs across Canada; screening resumes and applications for suitability; conducting initial screening interviews, both telephone and personal; making hiring  recommendations based upon the eligibility criteria provided, and drafting and extending employment offers. Marketing/Advertising: Increasing the BGIS brand to reach a broader and wider market of candidates; Finding new, innovating and creative ways to make BGIS an appealing and desirable company to work for, especially outside of our immediate industry. Social Media: Increase employment/talent brand via social media channels: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Works with the Senior People & Culture Director and People & Culture Business Partners to ensure that BGIS conforms to government and regulatory hiring and employee management practices. Maintains an updated pool of qualified and potential candidates. Ensures effective and fast recruitment processes both internally and externally. Responsible for providing current recruitment knowledge and trends within the market. Works closely with Business Partners to identify and make recommendations to recruitment needs. Actively sources qualified candidates through LinkedIn, and/or Indeed.. Follows-up and coordinates with recruitment channels. Executes pre-screening and/or final phone/face to face interviews for junior & mid level positions. Coordinate with universities and industry associations in relation to targeted hires Work closely with Talent Acquisition Coordinator to ensure reporting and data integrity are maintained. Support Business Partners with weekly update on recruitment progress. Other duties as assigned

Knowledge & Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field. 3-5 years’ experience in recruitment or a related field with a proven track record of success. Broad knowledge of current and cutting edge recruitment trends and methodologies. Knowledge of Provincial and Federal Employment Equity legislation. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Computer literacy, including strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and experience with Applicant Tracking tools (ideally, Taleo ATS). Exceptional work ethic, energetic, with strong values and principles, Good team player but able to work well independently and with minimal supervision. Flexible and accommodating and able to go above and beyond the basic expectations when required. Detailed-oriented. Comfortable in a fast-paced, changing environment. Bilingualism - English/French is an asset. Absolute commitment to customer services. And most importantly, must have a good sense of humour!

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

CHRP would be considered an asset

At BGIS we believe that diversity and inclusion is a key business driver, such that we never lose sight of its importance as it is woven into the fabric of our organization. We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retention of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize that promoting diversity is an essential component of our continuing pursuit for organizational success!