Recruiter

Who We Are

Emterra Group is a dynamic, growth-oriented, and safety-focused group of companies. Our organization has been deemed an “essential service” by providing collection and processing for recycling, organics, and waste that keeps our communities clean and safe.  With customer service and safety as our focus, we are looking for an energetic and driven employee to support our growing company and play a crucial role in waste diversion and the circular economy. Emterra is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers, a certified diverse supplier of the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC) and the Canadian Women Business Enterprise National Council (WBE). 

Job Summary

Reporting to the Recruitment Manager, the Recruiter will partner closely with Operations to manage full-cycle recruitment across Ontario. Based out of Head Office in Oakville, this role is responsible for sourcing, screening, and hiring candidates, coordinating interviews, preparing offer letters, and supporting onboarding.

The Recruiter will act as a key business partner to hiring managers, maintain recruitment data, support retention follow-ups, and contribute to recruitment branding initiatives, career fairs, and social media campaigns. Occasional travel to branches within Ontario is required.

This role is ideal for a proactive and organized recruitment professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering a strong candidate experience.

Position Description

• Act as a trusted business partner to hiring managers, supporting all hiring and onboarding needs
• Manage the full recruitment cycle, including drafting job descriptions, posting roles, screening candidates, scheduling interviews, and coordinating pre-employment requirements
• Serve as the main point of contact for candidates, ensuring a positive and professional experience throughout the hiring process
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines to ensure a consistent flow of qualified candidates
• Maintain accurate recruitment data and collaborate with the Human Resources team to analyze recruitment and retention trends
• Support recruitment branding through, career fairs, industry events, social media campaigns, and school forums
• Visit branches across Ontario to support hiring needs and conduct retention audits to identify gaps and opportunities

Skills & Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 2–3 years of experience in full-cycle recruitment
• Experience recruiting in transportation, logistics, trades, or agency environments is an asset
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to partner effectively with hiring managers
• Proficient with ATS systems, MS Office, and recruitment tools such as Indeed, LinkedIn, and social media
• Highly organized, resourceful, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to travel occasionally (up to 15%) and work outside regular business hours when needed

Reasons to Apply, Stay and Grow with Emterra Group

• Opportunity to be part of one of Canada’s Greenest Employers!
• Competitive wages!
• Comprehensive health benefits (health, dental, and more depending on what you choose)!
• Employee Assistance Program, paid for by the company!
• Tuition reimbursement program and professional development support!
• Be part of an entrepreneurial organization that wants to continue to learn and grow!
• Ability to have an impact and make a change!

Salary: $60,000-$65,000

Are you ready to jumpstart your career by joining one of Canada’s Greenest Employers and become part of the environmental solution? If so, apply now!  We appreciate all applicants who apply however only those who are qualified, will be contacted.

Emterra Group is committed to maintaining an equitable, fair, and diverse environment. Any applicants who have a disability or require reasonable accommodation may speak directly with our Human Resources Department. Reasonable accommodations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Please note that AI may be used to support the application review process; however, all applications are reviewed by our Human Resources Team.

This posting is for an immediate vacancy, and we are actively hiring for this position.

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