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People Operations & Talent Specialist

Job Description - People Operations & Talent Specialist

GoMaterials is one of Canada's fastest-growing companies, recognized by Deloitte, the Globe & Mail, and the Lazaridis Scaleup Program. We’re revolutionizing how landscape contractors source plant and hardscape materials through a B2B marketplace that simplifies procurement in a traditionally outdated industry.

Since our inception, we have helped landscapers save time, money, and stress and plant over 1.5 million plants and trees. Led by a young and eager group of entrepreneurs, GoMaterials is aggressively expanding across North America. We are therefore looking for amazing people to add to our team!

About the Role


We're looking for a People Operations & Talent Specialist to be the operational backbone of our People team. You'll support the day-to-day work that keeps our People function running smoothly, from our internship program and recruiting coordination to HR systems, government grants, and office operations, while partnering closely with the Manager, People Operations to continuously improve how we work.


This is a broad, hands-on role for someone who's ready to take the next step in their HR career. If you enjoy staying organized, improving processes, and making things happen, you'll have the opportunity to build your skills and make a meaningful impact as we grow.


 


What You'll Do


Talent Acquisition & Internship Program



  • Own our internship program across three annual hiring cohorts, from university partnerships through onboarding and program management

  • Lead full-cycle recruitment for interns and junior Operations and Sales roles

  • Coordinate interviews, candidate communications, offers, and recruiting logistics across all open positions

  • Maintain hiring pipelines in our ATS (Lever) and keep hiring managers on track throughout the recruitment process

  • Deliver an exceptional candidate experience from application to offer


People Operations



  • Manage onboarding, offboarding, employment documentation, and employee lifecycle changes

  • Maintain accurate employee records and workflows in our HRIS (Rippling)

  • Build and improve HR documentation, processes, and automations using AI and other tools

  • Support day-to-day employee questions while ensuring confidentiality and attention to detail


Projects & Employee Experience



  • Own government grant applications from preparation through submission

  • Coordinate office operations, employee recognition initiatives, and team events

  • Partner with IT to ensure new hires have everything they need for a successful first day


 


What You'll Bring



  • 2-4 years of experience in Human Resources, People Operations, or Talent Acquisition

  • Experience working with an HRIS and Applicant Tracking System (Rippling and Lever are strong assets)

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

  • Excellent attention to detail and a passion for building efficient, scalable processes

  • Experience owning projects, programs, or operational processes from start to finish

  • Comfortable using AI tools like ChatGPT or Claude to improve productivity and streamline your work

  • A proactive, ownership-oriented mindset—you identify opportunities, solve problems, and follow through

  • The ability to handle confidential information with sound judgment and discretion

  • Bilingual in English and French

  • Degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business, or a related field


 


Nice to Have



  • Experience managing an internship or campus recruiting program

  • Experience preparing and submitting government grant applications

  • Experience supporting a multi-country workforce or a mix of employees and contractors

  • Working knowledge of Quebec employment standards

  • Experience working in a startup or other high-growth environment

  • CPHR designation

From day one, you get to...
Share your ideas and actually see them come to life
Grow with us through learning & promotion opportunities
️ Enjoy solid health benefits & time off
Get a piece of the pie with equity after your first year
Work with a fun, tight-knit team that celebrates wins together. Want to learn more? Check out our culture code.

Ready to apply?
If you think you’d be a great fit at our company and are passionate about this job, we want to hear from you!
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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