Job Specifications
Requisition ID: 1630
Location:
Bolton, Ontario, Canada, L7E 3A9
Job Type: Full-Time
Who We Are
Becoming experts on beer doesn't happen overnight - we've been in business since 1927 and today, The Beer Store is the primary distribution and sales channel for beer in Ontario and is owned by 28+ Ontario-based brewers! Through our Retail Stores, Distribution Centres, Draught Services, Customer Experience Centre, and our Corporate Office, we form one large team that is passionate about the beer business. The Beer Store is proud to foster a respectful and inclusive culture that expands and leverages the diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives of our team members to deliver exceptional service for our customers. We continue to be successful by working together, respecting each other, having a positive attitude and by trying new and innovative ideas. Not only are we knowledgeable, passionate, and loyal ambassadors for beer, we’re also health and safety advocates, environmental champions, DEIB enthusiasts and we give proudly back to our communities.
The Role
We are currently searching for a Talent Acquisition Specialist reporting to the Manager, Talent Acquistion. This is a Full-time Permanent opportunity. As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will be a key partner in attracting and hiring top talent across a range of functions at The Beer Store. In this fast-paced, hands-on role, you’ll manage full-cycle recruitment for both corporate and field positions, while also supporting high-volume hiring campaigns and strategic talent initiatives. You’ll collaborate closely with hiring managers and stakeholders across Ontario to deliver an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience. This role also supports recruitment-related projects, events, and systems, helping to strengthen and evolve our overall talent acquisition strategy.
Location
Our Corporate Office is located in Bolton, ON. We offer a hybrid work model with visits into the office a minimum of three times per week and on an as-needed basis depending on the role and function.
What You'll Be Doing
Full cycle recruitment for non-union, full time permanent, and contract positions. This includes creating and posting job vacancies, pre-screening, interviewing, conducting references, selection, and offer presentation and negotiation
Supporting part time union recruitment in logistics and retail
Support Recruitment Campaigns, typically for Summer Students, Retail Store Managers and Warehouse Workers. Must be able to lead these initiatives if required
Organize recruitment/talent acquisition and networking events, based on careers and employer brand marketing activities (i.e. job fairs)
Conduct behavioural and technical telephone and in-person interviews to assess candidate’s ability to succeed in open positions. Some interviews will need to be conducted at a site-specific location within retail stores or distribution centres across Ontario
Take part in recruitment/talent acquisition activities and networking events, based on careers and employer brand marketing activities (i.e. job fairs)
Advise and guide hiring managers on organizational recruitment policies and best practices and participate in selection of final candidates. Enforce the use of recruitment templates, evaluation grids and ensure the diversity and inclusion practices and company policies are adhered to
Travel up to 20% within the entire province of Ontario for in-person interviews
Track all candidate activity within ATS, system administrative duties as required
Create offer letters from templates, able to select correct template and edit based on provincial legislation
Keep detailed interview notes from phone interviews and in-person interviews, utilize candidate evaluation grid
Create and/or edit phone screen templates, job postings, interview guides and evaluation guides while working closely with hiring manager on job requirements
Create tests with Hiring Manager for roles to assess required skills and competencies
Contract Renewal Management: responsible for monitoring and managing the contract renewal process for all non-union contract employees
Ability to handle first level HR issues effectively and escalate to appropriate HR contact as required
Support other human resources initiatives and projects as required, including exit interviews, company events, and employee engagement projects
Perform other related duties and projects as assigned
Who You Are - Your Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Education
Post secondary education in Business, Human Resources or related program preferred
Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) or Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL) designation considered an asset
Valid drivers license with access to a vehicle required
Experience
Minimum 2 - 4 years of experience in Human Resources and Recruitment
Must have experience in full cycle recruitment/talent acquisition ideally in both agency and corporate environments (this includes sourcing,