Talent Acquisition Specialist - Contract

Canadian Helicopters is a diversified company providing helicopter charter, maintenance support and flight training services. Canadian Helicopters has been operating rotary wing aircraft since 1947 and is the largest helicopter operator in Canada with 20 locations across the country and a fleet of nearly 100 single- and multi-engine aircraft.

We are looking for a passionate and motivated Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Human Resources team. In this key role, you will be responsible for the entire recruitment cycle—from sourcing talent to onboarding new employees—for various positions across the organization.

You must be comfortable working in a dynamic, high-volume environment and be able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while delivering an excellent candidate experience. Fluency in both French and English is essential, as you will be collaborating with teams and candidates across Canada.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the entire recruitment process: job postings, pre-screening, interviews, pre-employment checks, offers, and onboarding.
• Work with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop effective attraction strategies.
• Use creative sourcing techniques to identify qualified talent, including LinkedIn, databases, referrals, and other channels.
• Maintain proactive and professional communication with candidates throughout the process.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of recruitment processes and candidate experience optimization.
• Keep applicant tracking systems up to date.

• Degree in Human Resources, Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of recruitment experience, ideally in a high-volume environment.
• Excellent command of both French and English, spoken and written. Being a pan-Canadian company, bilingualism is required to ensure communications between all bases across the country.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Experience with an applicant tracking system—an asset.

Status: Temporary contract - 12 months

Location: Les Cèdres, Qc. (100% on-site)

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 37.5 hours per week

Working for Canadian Helicopters means:

• Having a unique opportunity to develop professionally in a dynamic environment full of opportunities.
• Working with passionate, committed people who like to excel.
• Being part of an organizational culture based on fundamental principles.
• Having a top employer offering competitive working conditions.

Canadian Helicopters Limited is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minorities.

For more information, we invite you to visit our website: www.canadianhelicopters.com

Follow us on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/canadian-helicopters-limited