Talent Acquisition Specialist (Term)

At General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada, our focus extends beyond engineering technology solutions—we are dedicated to cultivating careers. If you seek a purpose-driven career solving some of the world’s most critical problems, alongside some of the brightest engineering minds, your application is welcome. Join a community where your unique perspective propels innovation.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible Work Environment: We have On-site and Hybrid positions, this is often dependent on the nature of your role. We offer a variety of options for your work schedule which includes compressed work week options, flexible start times and shut down periods.
• Professional Development: We offer a number of resources and support to help develop your professional toolkit! You should anticipate regular progress reviews as well as access to educational assistance, professional designations and certification support, training and more!
• Total Rewards: Consider it covered—health, dental, and beyond. Early access to a pension plan with various perks to acknowledge your contributions to the organization.

We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Ottawa team for a 1 year term position. Reporting into the Manager of Talent Acquisition and Systems, you will partner closely with hiring managers to understand exactly what success looks like for each role. You will manage the recruitment life cycle from posting, interviewing to offer stage. Our recruitment team plays a key role in driving branding through candidate engagement, which includes participating in the planning and execution of external career fairs and events.

This position is a 1-year term with full time hours, includes benefits and a flexible work schedule that is hybrid. We are very team oriented and help each other to reach our goals! You will also have the opportunity to work on projects and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. 

Your day to day:

• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand specific needs and requirements for open positions. 
• Conduct candidate introduction calls and pre-screening of applicants to pre-qualify for roles.
• Identify and engage candidates by researching, identifying, and engaging both active and non-active potential candidates that match the criteria.
• Utilize various sourcing techniques including strategies like Boolean search, LinkedIn, social media, job boards, and campaign/events to attract talent. 
• Support with interviews as needed depending on volumes
• Support with job postings and other administration 
• Support and organize external events
• Generate interest in our opportunities, build and maintain our CRM
• Build and maintain talent pipelines by creating and managing a pool of potential candidates for current and future staffing needs. 
• Provide insights and recommendations by sharing market trends, competitor analysis, and other relevant data to inform recruitment strategies
• Answer candidate inquires and build relationships with external networks

• Bachelor degree or diploma in Human Resources or related field
• 2+ years of experience in recruiting, ideally in a talent sourcer role or technical recruiter
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent research and analytical abilities.
• Proficiency in using online sourcing tools and ATS.
• Knowledge of talent market trends and industry best practices.
• Ability to build strong relationships with candidates and internal stakeholders.
• A proactive and results-oriented approach to talent acquisition. 
• Demonstrate affinity with candidate sourcing and recruitment techniques
• Familiarity with sourcing tools, HR systems (including an ATS) 
• Ability to effectively present both roles and our company to candidates

Security 

It is a requirement that General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. Successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including but not limited to the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance. Applicants may be required to meet additional security requirements in order to gain access to technical data, classified areas or information that is subject to international regulations. You must be eligible to work in Canada.

We believe the unique contributions of each of our colleagues are key in our ability to drive innovation. By fostering a culture of belonging, encouraging idea sharing at all levels, and reinforcing the very real impact of what we do, we offer an environment where everyone can take pride in their work. We respect diverse opinions, and value the lived experiences each and every one of us bring to our workplace. If you require accommodation during any stage of the application process, please contact Human Resources via [email protected].