Talent Acquisition Specialist, Ontario Wood Products

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The location in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, is seeking talent to fill the position of Talent Acquisition Specialist, Ontario Wood Products. This job is full-time permanent.

Build Teams. Shape Careers. Drive Growth.

At Domtar, our people are the foundation of our success. We are currently seeking an experienced and driven Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Ontario Wood Products Human Resources team and lead recruitment efforts across our Sawmill and Woodlands operations.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence the future of our business by identifying, attracting, and hiring top talent across a diverse range of operational, technical, professional, and leadership roles. You will partner with hiring managers and HR leaders to develop innovative attraction strategies that support workforce growth, succession planning, and long-term organizational success.

Reporting to the Regional Human Resources team, you will serve as a trusted recruitment advisor and talent acquisition expert, helping our operations build strong, capable, and engaged teams across Northwestern Ontario.

What you gain by working with us:

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus


• Comprehensive group benefits starting on day one


• Defined contribution pension plan with employer contributions


• Minimum three weeks' vacation plus floating holidays


• Employee and Family Assistance Program


• Telemedicine services


• Education assistance and professional development opportunities


• Work Travel Assistance Program


• Recruitment referral bonus programs


• Relocation assistance to Thunder Bay, Ontario


• A strong commitment to workplace safety, environmental, diversity, equity, and inclusion


• Career advancement opportunities within a growing organization


• The opportunity to directly influence talent strategies and workforce development across multiple operations

What You'll Lead

Talent Acquisition Strategy

• Lead full-cycle recruitment activities across Ontario Sawmill and Woodlands operations.


• Partner with managers and operational leaders to develop customized recruitment plans based on workforce needs.


• Build talent pipelines for skilled trades, operations, technical, professional, and leadership positions.


• Develop proactive sourcing strategies to address hard-to-fill and critical business roles.


• Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.

Candidate Sourcing & Employer Branding

• Proactively identify active and passive candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, industry networks, referrals, and digital recruitment platforms.


• Build and maintain candidate talent pools for current and future hiring requirements.


• Promote Domtar as an employer of choice through a compelling candidate experience.


• Support and enhance employer branding initiatives that strengthen market awareness and candidate engagement.


• Develop creative sourcing campaigns tailored to regional workforce challenges.

Recruitment Excellence & Candidate Experience

• Manage recruitment activities from job posting through offer acceptance and onboarding coordination.


• Facilitate candidate screening, interview coordination, selection support, and offer development.


• Ensure a consistent, professional, and engaging candidate experience throughout the hiring process.


• Maintain recruitment documentation and compliance with corporate and legislative requirements.


• Support onboarding and transition activities for successful candidates.

Workforce Planning & Talent Insights

• Analyze recruitment metrics, labour market trends, and talent acquisition performance indicators.


• Provide data-driven recommendations to improve recruitment effectiveness and hiring outcomes.


• Conduct ongoing market research to identify emerging recruitment tools, trends, and sourcing opportunities.


• Support workforce planning initiatives, succession planning, and strategic hiring priorities.


• Collaborate with Domtar's corporate talent teams on enterprise recruiting initiatives and best practices.

Relationship Management

• Build strong partnerships with operational leaders, HR colleagues, educational institutions, and community stakeholders.


• Represent Domtar at career fairs, industry events, community outreach initiatives, and recruitment campaigns.


• Develop strong relationships with candidates, educational partners, and external recruitment networks.


• Assist with immigration, relocation, and workforce attraction initiatives when required.

The Ideal Candidate

You are an energetic and results-oriented recruiting professional who combines strong relationship-building skills with a passion for finding and attracting great talent. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy partnering with managers to solve workforce challenges while delivering an exceptional candidate experience.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, Labour Relations, or a related discipline.


• Minimum 3 to 5 years of talent acquisition, recruitment, or human resources experience.


• Experience recruiting within manufacturing, forestry, industrial, mining, construction, or other operational environments is considered a strong asset.


• Demonstrated success sourcing passive candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter and other recruitment technologies.


• Knowledge of recruitment marketing, employer branding, and workforce attraction strategies.


• Experience utilizing applicant tracking systems and recruitment technologies.


• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and reporting tools.


• CHRP designation or progress toward designation is considered an asset.


• Salary range: CAD $65,000 to $78,000 annually, commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

What Will Make You Successful

• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills.


• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and recruitment projects simultaneously.


• Strategic mindset combined with strong execution capabilities.


• Passion for talent acquisition and candidate experience.


• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.


• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and fair hiring practices.


• Ability to build credibility with leaders across all levels of the organization.


• Results-oriented approach with a focus on delivering quality hires efficiently.

Reason for Posting: This is a replacement position.

This role supports the ongoing recruitment and workforce planning needs of Ontario Wood Products and plays a critical role in attracting and retaining the talent required to support current and future operational growth.

Living in Thunder Bay

Thunder Bay offers an exceptional quality of life for individuals and families seeking both professional opportunity and outdoor adventure. Located on the shores of Lake Superior, Thunder Bay provides affordable living, excellent recreational opportunities, and access to world-class outdoor experiences.

Residents enjoy hiking, fishing, boating, skiing, mountain biking, snowmobiling, and a vibrant arts and cultural community, all within minutes of the city.

Join Our Team

If you are passionate about recruiting top talent, building meaningful relationships, and helping shape the future workforce of Ontario Wood Products, we encourage you to explore this exciting opportunity.

Join us in helping build the next generation of talent while growing your own career with Domtar.

Apply today and grow your career with Domtar.

Hiring for this position is ongoing and will be filled as required. To be considered for this position, please apply today! We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be legally entitled to work in Canada for our company.

Domtar is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments.  We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.  Please advise the Human Resources Division to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process. 

Domtar is firmly committed to placing greater emphasis on the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion to empower all employees to reach their full potential. We form a dynamic team whose diverse backgrounds and wealth of perspectives are one of the keys to our success. We offer an inclusive, rewarding and safe work environment with opportunities that will help grow your skills.

To learn more about our company, consult the Domtar Company Web Site and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter.