Recruitment Assistant – Short-Term Contract (US recruitment experience is required)
Remote Toronto Full-time Junior Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
At a glance
Junior Recruiting & Talent Acquisition role at WorkStaff360. Remote, Canada · full-time.
Pay not stated Recruiting & Talent Acquisition salary
RoleRecruiting & Talent Acquisition
SeniorityJunior
LocationToronto
WorkplaceRemote
EmploymentFull-time
PostedSep 24, 2026 · 3w ago
Role brief
hrroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Find candidates on Indeed and other job platforms, then build a pipeline for open roles
- Review applications and resumes, screen applicants, and conduct early interviews when needed
- Coordinate client interviews, follow up with candidates, and keep candidate records current
- Update clients on sourcing progress and manage job postings across recruitment platforms
- Track candidates through hiring and prepare recruitment updates when requested
What you bring
- You have worked in recruiting, talent acquisition, recruitment coordination or candidate sourcing
- You have sourced through Indeed or other online job platforms and assessed resumes and applicants
- You communicate well in English and can manage several openings while keeping records accurate
- You can work independently, follow up proactively, and meet hiring deadlines and targets
Who this fits
This junior role suits someone comfortable sourcing candidates, screening applicants, and coordinating directly with clients. The initial contract runs month to month for one to three months, with possible longer-term work based on performance and team fit. The schedule is forty hours a week, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern.
From the employer
This is initially a month-to-month contract for 1–3 months, depending on the company’s hiring needs and progress in filling the current openings. While the initial engagement is temporary, there may be an opportunity for a longer-term position for a candidate who demonstrates exceptional performance and becomes a strong fit for the team.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Source qualified candidates through Indeed and various online job boards and recruitment platforms.
- Search for candidates based on the requirements and qualifications provided by the client.
- Review candidate profiles, resumes, and applications to identify potential matches.
- Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for current openings.
- Proactively identify candidates rather than relying solely on incoming applications.
- Conduct initial screening of applicants based on job requirements and client criteria.
- Review resumes and candidate backgrounds for relevant experience and qualifications.
- Conduct preliminary phone or video interviews when required.
- Ask appropriate screening questions and document candidate responses.
- Identify qualified candidates for the client’s review and next stage of the hiring process.
- Work directly with the client to understand hiring priorities, role requirements, and candidate preferences.
- Coordinate interviews between qualified candidates and the client.
- Follow up with candidates regarding interview schedules, availability, and next steps.
- Maintain accurate records of candidate status throughout the recruitment process.
- Keep the client updated on sourcing activity, candidate pipeline, and recruitment progress.
- Manage and monitor job postings across Indeed and other applicable recruitment platforms.
- Review incoming applications and organize candidates according to the appropriate role or hiring stage.
- Assist with updating job postings and sourcing strategies as needed.
- Utilize different search methods and recruitment platforms to expand the candidate pool when necessary.
- Maintain organized candidate records, resumes, screening notes, and interview schedules.
- Track candidate progress from initial sourcing through interview and hiring.
- Prepare recruitment reports or updates as requested.
- Perform other recruitment-related administrative tasks to support the client's hiring efforts.
- Previous experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, recruitment coordination, or sourcing.
- Hands-on experience sourcing candidates through Indeed and/or other online job platforms.
- Experience reviewing resumes and screening candidates.
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple open positions and candidate pipelines simultaneously.
- Comfortable communicating directly with clients or hiring managers.
- Strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.
- Proactive approach to candidate sourcing and follow-up.
- Ability to work independently and meet recruitment targets and deadlines.
- 40 Hours/Week
- Monday-Friday 9:00AM-6:00PM EST