Talent Acquisition Specialist - Contractual

Company Description

Canadian Helicopters is a diversified company providing helicopter charter, maintenance support and flight training services. Canadian Helicopters has been operating rotary wing aircraft since 1947 and is the largest helicopter operator in Canada with over 20 locations across the country.

Job Description

We are looking for a passionate and motivated Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Human Resources team. In this key role, you will be responsible for the entire recruitment cycle—from sourcing talent to onboarding new employees—for various positions across the organization.

You must be comfortable working in a dynamic, high-volume environment and be able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while delivering an excellent candidate experience. Fluency in both French and English is essential, as you will be collaborating with teams and candidates across Canada.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the full recruitment cycle: job postings, pre-screening, interviews, pre-employment checks, offers, and onboarding.
• Work with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop effective attraction strategies.
• Use creative sourcing techniques to identify qualified talent, including LinkedIn, databases, referrals, and other channels.
• Maintain proactive and professional communication with candidates throughout the process.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of recruitment processes and candidate experience optimization.
• Keep applicant tracking systems up to date.
• Participate in recruitment events such as career fairs or recruitment events.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree or certificate in Human Resources, Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of recruitment experience, ideally in a high-volume environment.
• Experience with an applicant tracking system, an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 suite. In-depth knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook and Calendar.
• Strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.
• Must hold the authorization to work in Canada, this position is not available for sponsorship.
• Excellent command of both French and English, spoken and written. Being a pan-Canadian company, bilingualism is required to ensure communications between all bases across the country.

Additional Information

Status: This is a 6-month contract position with the possibility of becoming permanent.

Location: Les Cèdres, Qc. (100% on-site)

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 37.5 hours per week

Conditions:

• Canadian Helicopters offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Extensive benefits package, including comprehensive medical and dental coverage, life insurance, and long-term disability insurance.
• Company-matched pension plan, with the opportunity for additional contributions.

Working for Canadian Helicopters means:

• Having a unique opportunity to develop professionally in a dynamic environment full of opportunities.
• Working with passionate, committed people who enjoy surpassing themselves.
• Being part of an organizational culture based on fundamental principles.
• Having a top employer offering competitive working conditions.

Canadian Helicopters Limited is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minorities.

For more information, we invite you to visit our website: www.canadianhelicopters.com

Follow us on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/canadian-helicopters-limited