Job Summary:

**Contract (W-2), approximately 3 months, with potential to extend or convert to a full-time position**

Fortis Fire & Safety is looking for an experienced Contract Talent Sourcer to build strong candidate pipelines across our brands and branch locations, with a focus on skilled trades and field service roles. You'll develop sourcing strategies, engage passive and active candidates, conduct initial screening, and deliver qualified talent to our recruiters and hiring managers.

This is a full-time, on-site position based in our Schaumburg, IL office. Work is primarily performed at a computer in a standard office setting.

Important Notes for This Position:
As a temporary contract position, this role is not eligible for the medical, dental, vision, 401(k), disability, or other company benefits referenced in the standard compensation language below. It accrues paid leave under the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act.

This position is performed in a standard office environment and involves extended periods of computer work. The physical and field requirements described in the standard language below, including lifting, climbing, kneeling, and field or construction conditions, do not apply to this role. Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill and recurring roles, including market mapping and competitor talent research
• Source candidates through job boards, professional networks, trade associations, referrals, and direct outreach
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for roles such as fire sprinkler fitters, fire alarm technicians, inspectors, and service personnel
• Write and send personalized outreach messages to engage passive candidates
• Conduct initial phone screens to confirm interest, availability, and qualifications
• Evaluate candidate certifications, licenses, and field experience against role requirements before handing off to recruiters
• Advise recruiters and hiring managers on talent availability, market conditions, and realistic candidate profiles
• Maintain accurate candidate records and sourcing activity in the applicant tracking system
• Track and report on sourcing metrics such as response rates and candidates submitted
• Follow company policy and applicable employment laws throughout sourcing and screening

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3+ years of sourcing or full-cycle recruiting experience, with a proven track record of filling hard-to-find technical or skilled trades roles
• Strong candidate search and research skills, including advanced search techniques (such as Boolean search) across LinkedIn, job boards, and niche or trade-specific sourcing channels
• Demonstrated ability to engage passive candidates and deliver strong response and conversion rates
• Experience supporting high-volume or multi-location hiring across several hiring managers at once
• Ability to work independently with minimal ramp-up time

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in fire protection, life safety, or a related trade (such as sprinkler, fire alarm, suppression, electrical, low-voltage, or mechanical), either working in the field or recruiting for those roles
• Working knowledge of fire protection credentials and career paths, including NICET certifications, state fire marshal licensing, and union and merit-shop apprenticeship programs