Recruiter

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.).