Talent Acquisition Specialist (18-month contract)

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Interview prep

• Walk through a high-volume or hard-to-fill hire end to end
• How you partner with operations leaders on job requirements
• Compliance habits (EEO, records, consistent process)
• Questions on contract scope, French/English needs, and industrial hiring mix

Fit summary

Strong fit if you enjoy hands-on recruiting for an industrial employer, can work on-site in Montréal, and are comfortable with an 18-month contract supporting hiring, paperwork, and manager partnership under HR policy and EEO norms.

Day in the role

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist on an 18-month contract at Stella Jones in Montréal, you source and screen candidates for plant, operations, and corporate roles; partner with hiring managers on requirements; coordinate interviews; run offer and onboarding paperwork; and keep ATS/HR records accurate while applying EEO and hiring policy standards.

Skills to emphasize

• Full-cycle recruiting and intake with hiring managers
• Application screening and structured interviewing
• ATS/HRIS documentation for hires, transfers, and exits
• EEO/ADA-aware processes and clear candidate communication

FAQ from this listing

Is this role remote?

No. The listing is for Montréal, Québec with remote set to on-site (remote: 0).

What is the contract length?

The title specifies an 18-month contract Talent Acquisition Specialist role.

What day-to-day work is expected?

Recruiting and screening, manager intake, interview coordination, hiring paperwork, and maintaining employment records in HR systems, with attention to EEO-related rules.

Occupation tasks (O*NET)

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• Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations.
• Hire employees and process hiring-related paperwork.
• Maintain current knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Prepare or maintain employment records related to events, such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions, using human resources management system software.
• Address employee relations issues, such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other employee concerns.
• Review employment applications and job orders to match applicants with job requirements.
• Inform job applicants of details such as duties and responsibilities, compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, or promotion opportunities.
• Select qualified job applicants or refer them to managers, making hiring recommendations when appropriate.

O*NET source

Company facts (cached)

Website: stellajones.com

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Role overview (listing rewrite)

Stella Jones is hiring a Talent Acquisition Specialist for an 18-month contract position in Montréal, Québec. This role offers the chance to lead full-cycle recruiting efforts for corporate and manufacturing positions throughout Canada and the United States. Role Overview This Talent Acquisition Specialist role is based in our Saint-Laurent office and operates on a hybrid schedule—three days on-site and two days remote each week. You'll manage the complete recruitment lifecycle for a mix of corporate and manufacturing roles, collaborating closely with hiring managers across two countries to source and place top talent. Core Duties Execute full-cycle recruiting from job requisition through candidate onboarding Source candidates via job boards, networking, and database searches Screen resumes and conduct telephone and video interviews Arrange and coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring teams Manage offer discussions and provide placement support Monitor recruitment metrics and maintain well-organized candidate tracking Partner with hiring managers to clarify role requirements and company culture priorities Qualifications Demonstrated background in full-cycle talent acquisition or recruitment Proven track record placing candidates in corporate or manufacturing environments Excellent verbal and written communication abilities Strong organizational skills and ability to juggle multiple open positions Hands-on experience with applicant tracking systems or recruitment software Familiarity with Canadian and US employment markets highly valued Working at Stella Jones Stella Jones is a forward-thinking employer committed to building world-class teams across North America. Our recruitment team works in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where your contributions directly shape how we attract and retain top talent. Next Steps To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.

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Questions to ask them

• What does success look like in the first 90 days for this role?
• How is the team structured, and who would I work with most?
• What tools and systems does this role use daily?
• Is the work primarily based in Montréal, Québec, hybrid, or fully remote?