Recruiter Assistant
401auto Open · verified Oct 19, 2026 At a glance
Junior Recruiting & Talent Acquisition role at 401auto. Cambridge · full-time · CA$45,000–CA$55,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Screen applicants by phone, arrange interviews, and keep candidates informed as they move through hiring
- Write job ads and find candidates for open roles
- Complete reference and other preliminary checks before offers are made
- Prepare orientation folders, check completed paperwork, and help new hires get set up for their first day
- Handle onboarding credentials, filing, and other recruiting support tasks
What you bring
- At least one year of recruiting experience
- Strong communication, sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage competing tasks
- A valid G driver's licence and an acceptable driving record
Who this fits
This junior role suits someone personable who can welcome new hires and keep candidate and onboarding tasks moving in a changing environment. You’ll work on-site in Cambridge, Monday to Friday, from eight a.m. to five p.m.
From the employer
NOW HIRING: Skilled Recruiter Assitant -We’re Searching for a Passionate Recruiter to Build Meaningful Connections, Develop Strong Candidate Pipelines, and Play a Vital Role in Helping Our Company Grow by Bringing Exceptional People Into the Right Opportunities
Location: 2180 Eagle Street North, Cambridge
Wage:$45,000-$55,000 per year
Hours: On-site Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm
We are seeking to add a Recruiting Assistant to our team to drive our recruitment and onboarding processes. The suitable candidate for this role must also be incredibly upbeat and personable as part of the role is highlighting our company culture and welcoming new employees into our dealer group. Our business is fast paced, ever growing and changing and therefore, we need someone who can jump right in and never miss a beat.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Complete preliminary phone screenings based on position or schedule interviews
- Create engaging job postings and source candidates
- Follow up with candidates throughout the candidate pipeline
- Complete reference checks and other preliminary checks prior to extending an offer
- Create orientation folders and ensure new employees are set up for success on their first day
- Support onboarding tasks through credential creation
- Review completed orientation documents and follow up with new employees as required
- Filing and other recruitment/onboarding tasks as required
- Additional duties as assigned
What You Bring to the Table:
- 1 + years of recruiting experience
- Completion of a Human Resource Management diploma or certificate program is considered an asset or previous HR experience is considered an asset
- Excellent judgement, professionalism, maturity and problem solving skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Natural ability to build long lasting relationships with candidates and employees
- Multitasking, time-management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks
- Above average computer skills
- HRIS experience is considered an asset
- Valid G Driver's License and acceptable driving record
So why work for us?
- The 401 Group of Companies is privately owned and 100% Canadian
- 40+ State-of-the-art facilities including a "Google-like" call centre and an 80,000 sq. ft. centralized service "Hub"
- A fun, fast-paced, and high-energy work environment with exciting initiatives and rewarding perks.
- Personalized coaching, mentoring, and training focused on both individual growth and team success.
- Empowering you to grow with meaningful career path planning and advancement opportunities.
- Health & wellness benefit enrollment opportunities
- Employee referral bonus opportunities
- Enjoy exclusive employee pricing on automotive parts and service, along with a special discount at the Blackshop.
- Perkopolis Enrollment
- On-site Parking
The 401 Group of Companies, is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's fastest growing Elite Business Management Groups offering a full line of automotive, recreational vehicle, powersport and marine products and services. Our headquarters is located in the thriving city of Cambridge, Ontario. Our brands include but aren't limited to Kia, Mitsubishi, Volkswagen, Hyundai, Subaru, Honda, Nissan, Toyota, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Buick, GMC, Yamaha, 401 Auto Financing, CampMart and Grand River Boats.
This posting reflects a current and active opening.
Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. The 401 Group of Companies Recruiting Team is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact HR, 226-535-9077 or careers@401auto.ca
We would like to thank all candidates in advance for their interest and only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.