Full-Time | Hybrid | Permanent

We are currently recruiting to fill this open position.

Millions of people rely on buses and motorcoaches every day, and NFI Group helps make those journeys possible. Through our family of brands, we design, build, deliver, and support vehicles that help connect people and communities around the world. Our teams work together across manufacturing, engineering, customer care, service, supply chain, finance, human resources, marketing, and many other functions to create transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, and sustainable. Every role at NFI Group helps move people forward.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Talent Acquisition Specialist plays a key role in advancing NFI's Talent Acquisition and Workforce Development strategies across our group of companies. This position is responsible for delivering full-cycle recruitment while partnering with local HR teams and hiring leaders to build proactive talent pipelines, support workforce planning initiatives, and address complex or hard-to-fill hiring needs. As a member of the Talent Acquisition and Workforce Development team, the Talent Acquisition Specialist helps implement enterprise-wide strategies, programs, and processes that enhance talent attraction, candidate experience, employer branding, workforce development, and recruitment effectiveness across the organization.

WHY JOIN US:

• Be part of a team whose work helps connect people and communities every day.
• Contribute to innovative transportation solutions that make travel safer, more accessible, and more sustainable.
• Build a rewarding career with opportunities to learn and grow across our family of companies.
• Join an inclusive workplace culture where team members are valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.
• Passionate about creating a better product, a better workplace, and a better world.
• Earn competitive wages and receive a comprehensive benefit package with immediate benefit eligibility.
• Registered Pension Plan with generous company match.
• Enjoy vacation time, paid holidays, and programs that support team member well-being and work-life balance.
• Access on-the-job training in a continuous learning environment.
• Join a company recognized as one of Manitoba’s Top Employers.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Proven experience managing full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, candidate assessment, interviewing, offer management, and onboarding.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships with hiring managers and HR teams to develop and execute recruitment strategies aligned with business needs.
• Experience developing talent pipelines through innovative sourcing techniques, networking, community partnerships, workforce development programs, and employer branding initiatives.
• Success recruiting for specialized, high-volume, hard-to-fill, or business-critical positions across diverse functions.
• Strong ability to assess candidate qualifications, organizational fit, and potential, while providing consultative recommendations to hiring leaders.
• Experience using recruitment metrics and data to evaluate hiring effectiveness, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of recruitment best practices, compliance requirements, candidate experience principles, and talent acquisition technologies.
• Comfortable acting as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, providing guidance on recruitment processes and workforce planning.
• Experience representing an organization at career fairs, industry events, educational institutions, and community engagement activities.
• Knowledge of immigration processes and documentation requirements for international hiring is considered an asset.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Experience participating in cross-functional projects or workforce development initiatives that support long-term talent strategies.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Post Secondary education in Bus Admin, HR or related discipline including relative experience
• 2-3 years of experience delivering full-cycle recruitment across multiple functions and levels.
• Strong relationship-building skills with stakeholder management abilities.
• Customer-service mindset with a commitment to delivering a positive candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Experience sourcing talent through a variety of channels, including social media, networking, community organizations, and workforce development initiatives.
• Experience participating in and/or leading cross-functional projects, continuous improvement initiatives, or talent acquisition programs
• Strong analytical, reporting, and computer skills, including experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment technologies.
• Strong organizational, administrative, and multitasking skills with a high degree of attention to detail.
• Knowledge of employment legislation, recruitment best practices, and inclusive hiring principles.

Physical & Workplace Requirements:

• NFI Group maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable laws and contractual requirements.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Up to 5% travel; must be eligible to travel within Canada or the United States.

Standard Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 7:30 AM –4:00PM

OUR WHY:

At NFI Group, our purpose is simple: We Move People. Every day, our buses, coaches, parts, technology, and services help connect people.

Across our family of brands, thousands of team members work together to design, build, deliver, and support transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, reliable, and sustainable. Whether you're building vehicles on the production floor, supporting customers, developing new technologies, or helping our business grow, your work helps keep communities moving.

Our values of Safety, Quality, Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, and Sustainability guide everything we do. If you're looking for meaningful work where you can make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Learn more at www.nfigroup.com.

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