Talent Acquisition Specialist

Discover your full potential! At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees — 28,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

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We are currently seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to provide tactical, hands-on recruitment and sourcing for many diverse roles across the organization. Reporting to the Manager of Recruitment, this position will have a talent sourcing delivery focus, supporting Tetra Tech’s talent acquisition strategy for growth and success into the future. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will work closely with Tetra Tech’s Practice and Unit Leaders to determine strategies for recruitment to help them meet their business objectives.

Some of the Responsibilities You May Have:

• Collaborate with hiring managers to identify upcoming manpower needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Conduct end-to-end recruitment processes, from sourcing and screening to coordinating interviews and making offers of employment.
• Utilize social media platforms to promote the company and engage with potential candidates.
• Conduct research, collect and analyze data to drive effective recruitment and enhance the recruitment process.
• Network and attend industry and recruitment events to increase brand awareness and attract key talent.
• Provide coverage and related administrative support to the recruitment and Human Resources team as required.

Qualifications that Would Make You a Great Candidate:

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Management, or Marketing.
• Proven successful experience as a recruiter, and ideally, 2+ years recruiting and sourcing experience with corporate recruitment, or an HR team or with a search firm/staffing industry.
• Previous experience conducting research, prospecting, and managing recruitment competitions and or projects, and process improvement in recruitment and selection best practices.
• Experience with data mining, database scrubbing, using advanced search techniques, cold calling, and name generation list building.
• Previous experience leveraging social media platforms to target passive candidates using various sourcing techniques and channels (Boolean techniques, contact lists, alumni boards, niche industry sites, conference lists Google+, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, etc.).
• Proficient with web-based recruiting systems, internet tools, direct sourcing methods, and advanced skills in MS Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop rapport with internal stakeholders, candidates, and team members across multiple geographic locations.
• Exceptional time management and adaptability skills as this is a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Experience hiring talent globally and within the engineering, construction, technology sector is considered a strong asset but is not required.
• Experience writing complex search strings would be considered an asset.
• Must demonstrate strong attention to detail, consistent communication, and follow up initiative, with superior decision-making skills.

What Makes Tetra Tech a Great Place to Work:

• Benefits starting day one of employment.
• Competitive base salary.
• Hybrid work options. We’ll provide the technology for you to work remotely.
• Tetra Tech employs industry leading technical specialists across all environmental disciplines which promotes a strong mentorship environment and opportunity for technical growth.
• Tetra Tech supports life-long learning and provides an annual allowance for educational opportunities.
• You will be working with an amazing, very supportive team that takes a great amount of pride in our reputation and the phenomenal customer service we are known for.
• Tetra Tech is a global company with over 28,000 employees worldwide. By joining this team, you have access to this network of professionals, experience, opportunities, and corporate benefits (e.g., corporate discounts, stock purchase plan).

Additional Information

A requirement of working for Tetra Tech is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship (a copy of a valid work permit may be required).

To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required but will be explained during the recruitment process if they are necessary. As this position may be serving clients that have vaccination requirements for site access, we may be confirming your eligibility to comply with this requirement.

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We offer a great place to work, and an engaging culture that is based on innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Our compensation plan includes a competitive hourly rate and excellent opportunities for growth and advancement.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—28,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

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Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties, including women; First Nations Metis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; and persons with disabilities. Please visit our website at to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or agencies.