About Us: Louis W. Bray Construction is a family-owned and operated Heavy Civil General Contractor, but we are more than just your regular heavy civil construction company. At Bray, our values are at the heart of everything we do: Safe, Proactive, Resilient, Collaborative, and Humble. We’re proud to foster a culture where our employees are supported, recognized, and encouraged to grow.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to be a key contributor in our continued growth and success. As our Talent Acquisition Specialist, you’ll play a direct role in shaping our workforce and ensuring the continued success of our projects across Ontario.
As part of the Human Resources Team, reporting to the Director, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will:
- Be involved in building out our strategic talent plan for growth, including strategies to retain and attract best-in-class talent.
- Develop and execute full life-cycle recruitment for all positions, including effective and creative sourcing strategies, a consistent interview process, and an assessment approach aligned with our core values.
- Source candidates through direct sourcing, referrals, advertising, job fairs, educational institutions, associations, networking, and social media.
- Participate in resource planning meetings and projections with Field Operations Leaders to ensure proactive hiring to accommodate future needs.
- Actively build key relationships with colleges and universities and create skilled labour-focused recruitment campaigns.
- Establish strong internal and external relationships by maintaining a high level of credibility, integrity, and professional communication with both hiring managers and candidates.
- Contribute to building our culture and employer brand.
- Conduct interviews and provide consultation and coaching to hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.
- Support the development and implementation of other HR initiatives as needed.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience recruiting, ideally within the construction industry, or equivalent experience gained in technical training, a staffing/recruitment agency, or similar environment.
- Post-secondary education in Human Resources Management, Business, or related field.
- Proven ability to source active and passive candidates, with strong candidate search skills and familiarity with AI recruitment tools.
- Experience with Applicant Tracking Software (ATS) and interest in leveraging technology/AI to improve recruitment efficiency.
- Strong communication skills, outgoing personality, curiosity, and passion for learning.
- Experience in other HR functions considered an asset.
Preferred Skills (Nice to Have):
- Familiarity with construction certifications, trade schools, or related training programs.
- Experience in employer branding or recruitment marketing campaigns.
- Ability to analyze recruitment metrics and use data to drive improvements.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- RRSP matching program
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- A supportive, collaborative work environment that values growth and innovation
Louis W. Bray Construction welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process. Thank you in advance for your interest in this position. Please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.