Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist – Housing Infrastructure Products (Toronto, ON)
Summary
Westlake is seeking a high-impact Regional Recruiter to support our Canadian operations from our Woodbridge, Ontario location. This role is responsible for driving end-to-end recruitment for both professional/salaried roles and hourly/skilled trades positions across multiple plants.
The ideal candidate is a proactive, hands-on recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced industrial environment and can balance high-volume hiring with strategic talent initiatives. This includes leading hiring events, developing community partnerships, and building long-term talent pipelines for niche and hard-to-fill roles.
Bilingual proficiency in English and French is preferred, but not required.
Key Responsibilities
Partner closely with HR and hiring managers to manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including job definition, sourcing, interviewing, selection, offer negotiation, and onboarding.
Lead recruiting efforts for a diverse portfolio of roles spanning operations, skilled trades, engineering, supply chain, and plant leadership.
Develop and execute regional recruitment strategies that support both immediate staffing needs and long-term workforce planning.
Drive proactive sourcing through social media, direct outreach, community partnerships, employee referrals, and creative recruitment marketing.
Build and maintain strong pipelines for critical skill areas, staying current on market trends, competitor talent, and regional labor dynamics.
Champion a positive candidate experience at every stage of the hiring process.
Plan, coordinate, and facilitate hiring events, career fairs, campus recruiting, and networking activities.
Establish and nurture relationships with local colleges, skilled trade programs, community organizations, and industry associations.
Ensure ATS data accuracy, reporting integrity, and adherence to recruitment KPIs.
Identify opportunities to streamline and improve recruiting processes across the region.
Partner with HR Business Partners and plant leadership to enhance onboarding and workforce planning.
Support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives by expanding outreach programs and promoting equitable hiring practices.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred.
Minimum 5 years of recruiting experience in manufacturing, industrial, or related sectors.
Demonstrated success managing both professional-level recruitment and high-volume skilled/hourly hiring.
Experience organizing and facilitating hiring events, job fairs, and community networking.
Strong sourcing expertise across multiple channels (direct sourcing, social platforms, CRM, recruitment marketing tools).
Proficiency with ATS and CRM systems; strong Microsoft Office skills.
Bilingual proficiency in English and French preferred, but not required.
Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills with the ability to partner effectively across all levels of the organization.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
Hybrid schedule: Primarily office-based in Woodbridge (3 days onsite / 2 days remote).
Occasional exposure to manufacturing environments requiring PPE (safety shoes, glasses, hearing protection, etc.).
Travel across Canada may be required to support plant hiring needs and recruitment initiatives.