Job Description
Senior Recruiter – Electrical/Warehouse Distribution & Logistics
Location: Vaughan, ON
Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Pay Rate: $25/hour.
2 month contract to start with potential extension or permanency.
We are seeking a driven and experienced Recruiter to join our client's growing team at their head office in Vaughan. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-site environment and brings a strategic, competitive mindset to recruitment. You’ll be responsible for full-cycle recruiting across a diverse range of roles—from high-volume general labour to technical and senior-level positions—within the electrical distribution, warehousing, and logistics sectors.
The successful candidate will step into a high-impact role, partnering closely with hiring managers and supporting business-critical staffing needs across Canada with minimal onboarding or supervision.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for roles spanning general labour, technical specialties, sales, and management across multiple provinces.
- Partner with hiring managers to understand complex job requirements, build recruitment strategies, and align hiring practices with business objectives.
- Proactively source niche talent through headhunting, social networks, industry platforms, referrals, and direct outreach.
- Write compelling job postings tailored to attract specialized candidates in electrical distribution and related industries.
- Screen and assess candidates for both technical fit and cultural alignment.
- Coordinate interviews, facilitate offers, and support onboarding.
- Maintain detailed records, reports, and applicant tracking across multiple active requisitions.
- Actively contribute to internal communications and employee engagement initiatives as part of a collaborative HR team.
Hiring Scope
You’ll be responsible for staffing a wide range of roles including:
High-volume recruitment:
- Warehouse Associates
- Delivery Drivers
- Counter Sales Staff
- Forklift Operators
Specialized & strategic recruitment (40% of requisitions):
- Quotation Specialists
- Project Coordinators
- Lighting Specialists
- Supply Chain Specialists
- Inside/Outside Sales Representatives
- Pricing Analysts
- Buyers
- Branch Managers
- Account Managers
Note: Experience recruiting in electrical distribution or a related niche industry is strongly preferred due to the specialized nature of many roles.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience, including mid-to-senior level roles.
- Proven ability to source hard-to-find candidates in a competitive market using advanced sourcing strategies.
- Experience managing multiple open requisitions across various job families and locations.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize under tight timelines, and maintain a high level of execution.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Previous experience in electrical distribution, warehouse, logistics, or supply chain industries is a major asset.
- Proficiency in applicant tracking systems and sourcing platforms (LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, etc.).