Talent Acquisition Specialist

Who We Are

Smartrend Manufacturing Group (SMG) Inc. is one of Manitoba's fastest-growing companies, committed to increasing safety in the school bus industry and reducing emissions in the electric vehicle charging sector through our diverse divisions. We design and develop exciting, patented, and innovative technologies that make a real and lasting impact across multiple industries.

At the heart of our success are the values that guide everything we do:

• People – our team is what makes us special
• Passion – from our hearts and minds, demonstrated through our actions
• Priority – we put the customer first, every day, in everything we do
• Partnership – with each other, our customers, and our suppliers

We provide a supportive environment where hard work, passions, and goals are recognized. Innovation and collaboration are at the heart of what we do. Share your drive and aspirations with us, and we'll ensure that your efforts open doors to new opportunities and growth.

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will lead full-cycle recruitment across Smartrend Manufacturing Group, partner with hiring leaders to attract, assess, and hire top talent that supports our continued growth. You will develop effective sourcing strategies, manage multiple recruitment projects simultaneously, and provide consultative guidance throughout the hiring process. In addition to leading recruitment activities, you will contribute to the continuous improvement of SMG's talent acquisition practices by enhancing recruitment processes, candidate experience, employer branding, and hiring tools.

• Lead end-to-end recruitment activities for assigned positions, including intake meetings, job postings, candidate sourcing, application screening, interviews, reference checks and offer preparation,
• Partner with hiring managers and business leaders to understand workforce needs, define position requirements, develop recruitment strategies, and support workforce planning initiatives.
• Source and engage qualified active and passive candidates through Linked In Recruiter, job boards, employee referrals, professional networks, educational institutions, and other targeted sourcing channels.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for recurring, high-volume, and difficult-to-fill positions to support current and future hiring needs.
• Guide hiring managers through the recruitment process by coordinating interviews, developing structured interview guides, evaluating candidates, and providing informed hiring recommendations.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience through timely communication, professionalism, and effective recruitment coordination.
• Promote SMG's employer brand by supporting recruitment marketing initiatives, career fairs, community partnerships, educational outreach, and other talent attraction activities.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and ensure recruitment activities are completed efficiently and in accordance with established processes.
• Monitor recruitment metrics, labour market trends, and compensation data to support hiring decisions, workforce planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve recruitment processes, tools, templates, reporting, and hiring manager practices.
• Ensure recruitment activities comply with applicable employment legislation, human rights requirements, and SMG policies.
• Support a seamless transition from recruitment to onboarding by ensuring hiring documentation is complete, accurate, and communicated to the appropriate internal stakeholders.

• Positions are filled within agreed recruitment timelines while maintaining a high standard of candidate quality.
• Strong talent pipelines are developed and maintained for recurring, specialized, and difficult-to-fill positions.
• Hiring managers and candidates receive responsive, professional, and consistent support throughout the recruitment process, resulting in a positive hiring experience.
• Recruitment records within the ATS are accurate, current, and support effective reporting and decision-making.
• Hiring decisions are…