POSITION TITLE: Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Department: BAR HR - 28300
LOCATION: North Bay, Sudbury, Collingwood or Barrie
Salary: $70,000 - $85,000 per year
Purpose of Role: It is an exciting time for MacLean Engineering and our industry as we experience unprecedented growth both within Canada and our global operations. As such, we are looking for an experienced Senior Talent Acquisition (TA) Specialist to join our growing Human Resources team. Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, this role will partner with business leaders and HR Partners to build our TA program, enhance our internal sourcing capability and standardize local and global recruitment plans. With a continuous improvement mindset, this role supports the full recruitment cycle for diverse employee functions – primarily in the engineering, technical field services and manufacturing space. From sourcing to selection, you’ll connect exceptional talent with meaningful careers at MacLean while delivering an outstanding candidate experience.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Full cycle TA support for high volume manufacturing, salaried professional and field service roles
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Act as TA ambassador, building the MacLean talent brand in the communities where we work through social media, targeted advertising, local community events and campus partnerships
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Partner with HR Partners, global TA specialists (internal and external) and business leaders to understand needs, craft targeted recruitment strategies and elevate internal capability to build our workforce
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Drive performance through recruitment analytics, monitoring KPIs including time-to-fill, source effectiveness, and offer acceptance rates and provide actionable insights to optimize hiring outcomes
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Conduct in-depth intake meetings to understand regional challenges, job requirements, attraction strategies, including assessment of external TA partnerships to support workforce planning objectives
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Implement continuous improvement of existing digital tools and processes by identifying inefficiencies, implementing best practices, to ensure data integrity within our applicant tracking system
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Strengthening employer branding, and overall employee value proposition
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Lead and innovate full-cycle recruitment from initial sourcing through offer acceptance in partnership with HR Partners and Hiring Managers
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Orchestrate a seamless interview process, gathering feedback, and extending successful offers
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Contribute to broader internal HR talent onboarding and employer branding initiatives and cross-functional projects, providing recruitment expertise to advance overall workforce and talent strategies
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
Education
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Post-secondary diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
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HR Designation (CHRP/CHRL) or in progress preferred
Experience
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5+ years of progressive full-cycle recruitment experience, preferably within manufacturing, engineering or field service environments
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Exposure to working globally, building local partnerships and coordinating with internal TA specialists
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Solid analytical capability with experience leveraging recruitment metrics to drive performance improvements and inform hiring strategies
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Partnering with hiring managers, providing consultative guidance, influencing hiring decisions, and challenging assumptions when necessary to ensure strong talent outcomes
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Working with marketing/communication teams to help build and promote employee value proposition
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Leveraging social media to attract both “passive” and “active” talent
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Exceptional organizational abilities and meticulous attention to detail
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Hands-on experience with applicant tracking systems and a strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Skills
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Fluency in both English and French is considered an asset
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Detailed-oriented and highly organized
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Team-oriented, positive attitude, high aptitude, humble and willingness to learn
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Excellent written and verbal communication
Working Conditions
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This is an on-site Monday to Friday role that can be located in any one of our core strategic locations - Barrie, Collingwood, Sudbury or North Bay.
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There will be requirements for some travel (2x per month) between our central Ontario sites.
Planned Training
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HR Orientation
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HSE Orientation
Bona fide Occupational Requirements
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Must be able to complete all required training
- Full Time
- Part Time
- Temporary
- Permanent
- Contract
- Day Shift
- Afternoon Shift
- Weekend Shift
- Overtime may be necessary to meet deadlines
About Us: Founded in 1973 in Ontario, Canada, MacLean Engineering is the world’s largest Canadian-based manufacturer of underground mining equipment. While continuing to expand both our product range and global footprint, we remain privately owned and committed to the founder’s original design principles: safety, productivity, and enduring quality. Our company delivers mobile equipment solutions for both underground and surface mining, supported by unit-of-one manufacturing expertise and a global service network.
Driven by a strong commitment to safety, productivity, and customer support, MacLean serves mining operations worldwide through branches in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, and Australia. We operate five manufacturing facilities located in Collingwood, Owen Sound, Barrie, North Bay, and Mexico, and employ over 1,000 people across six countries and four continents. The next chapters of MacLean’s mining innovation story are being written within the broad themes of electrification, automation, and digitalization of the global mining industry.
Our skilled tradespeople work in a safety first environment to build high quality components and equipment for the underground mining, municipal, environmental, and industrial sectors. Join MacLean and contribute to a legacy defined by innovation, craftsmanship, and meaningful impact.
We offer competitive wages and benefits including:
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3 weeks' vacation annually.
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Paid sick and family emergency time.
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Free coffee!
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Flexible Group benefits Package (Once probationary period is completed)
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Voluntary DPSP (Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan) and GRRSP (Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan) (Once probationary period is completed)
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Annual Integrated Bonus (AIB)
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$250 Annual Safety Shoe allowance
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$250 Prescription Safety Glasses allowance every 24 months
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Company Paid Uniforms
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Employee appreciation days, raffles/draws, BBQ’s and much more
If you are interested in being a part of an established and growing Canadian Company, we want to hear from you!
We thank all applicants in advance for their application and interest in MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co Limited. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please note that employment with MacLean Engineering is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check conducted by our third-party provider, Sterling Backcheck. This process may include verification of employment history, education, and a criminal record check, depending on the requirements of the position.
MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005).
MacLean Engineering & Marketing Co. Limited will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.
