Job Description

Build Your Career at Aecon
Aecon is proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of this generation. From the roads and transit systems that connect our communities, to the communication networks that link us from coast-to-coast, and the water infrastructure that supplies our businesses and homes. Our integral work includes constructing the pipelines that join provinces with the energy that fuels the nation, and the airports and ports that connect us all. Aecon is there, safely and sustainably building the future.


We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement \xe2\x80\x93 driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our employees. We are always searching the globe for exceptional candidates to join the Aecon family and be a part of our forward-thinking, innovative, best-in-class organization!


What is the Opportunity?
The Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist will identify, attract, assess and present candidates for high volume and critical roles who have been developed through various sources including networks, LinkedIn, Indeed, Company websites, publications, conference lists, guest speaking engagement, referral and other talent recruitment channels. The TA Sourcing Specialist will work across the enterprise and exercise a diversity & inclusion mindset throughout the candidate search to ensure Aecon\xe2\x80\x99s hiring process is fair, equitable and inclusive.


What you\xe2\x80\x99ll do Here:
Pipeline Development

• Create and execute an external sourcing plan to build a strong, diverse talent pools and successfully identify, attract, and source/ hire qualified talent.
• Take initiative to develop strong understanding of the workforce planning needs and talent roadmap of Aecon\xe2\x80\x99s sector and industry segments.
• Develop strong connection to Aecon\xe2\x80\x99s values to appropriately promote our workplace culture, career opportunities, and benefits of working here.
• Understand and deliver diversity needs by sector and proactively profile quality diverse talent.

Data Integrity and Usage of Technology

• Ensure all candidate data and information is captured and saved in ATS, and leverage collaborative sourcing/recruitment tools, including LinkedIn Recruiter and Indeed daily.

Cost Avoidance

• Reduce Aecon\xe2\x80\x99s spend with external recruitment agencies through the effective recruitment of passive, external candidates, talent programs (multiple hires), and projects. Throughout the search delivery, TA Sourcing Specialist will deliver an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Build and maintain brand awareness, a network of industry contacts, and strategic external partnerships.
• Regular engagement with internal partners including talent acquisition, equity, diversity and inclusion, and HR Leads to review strategic hiring needs and support recruiting activities across sectors.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Strong experience with recruitment of hard to fill roles and / or specific set of skills and qualifications.
• Be a champion of inclusion and diversity.
• Proven history with hard to fill roles and high-volume sourcing scenarios.
• Demonstrated passion for sales as it relates to human capital management and talent attraction/ recruitment
• Able to operate independently to create recruitment sourcing pipelines and build a talent community.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Construction, infrastructure, engineering, or related industry experience
• Agency experience is an asset.

What Makes us Aecon Proud:

• Engaging and agile workplace culture, collaborative and inclusive teams
• Commitment to sustainability and to becoming a net-zero company by 2050
• Investing in our people through a variety of learning and development programs such as Aecon University, BluePrint leadership program, and Project Management Academy
• Variety of wellness benefits, access to virtual health care, 100% employer-paid health and dental premiums, Employee Assistance Program, Best Doctors Program, and more.
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Recognition and rewards through Aecon Accolades, Aecon Achievement Awards and more
• Employee Stock Options, Short Term Incentive Program, Retirement Savings and Pension Plan

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.


We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the ACA Act during any step of the application process please click here.