Talent Acquisition Specialist - 14M Contract ~ Business Unit Irving Business Services We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Human Resources team supporting Irving Business Services on a contract basis. Reporting to the Manager, Human Resources, this role is responsible for delivering full‑cycle recruitment support across a variety of business functions, including Finance, Supply Chain, Human Resources, Legal and Facilities. The successful candidate will partner with hiring managers and stakeholders to attract, assess, and hire talent while providing a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

In addition to professional recruitment, this role plays a key role in supporting the Divisional Student Program through campus engagement, recruitment events, student hiring, onboarding, and collaboration with JDI Student Recruitment on enterprise-wide initiatives. Manage full-cycle recruitment for professional, administrative, technical, and specialized positions across Irving Business Services. Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring requirements, lead recruitment activities, and support candidate selection decisions.

Source, screen, interview, and assess candidates using a variety of recruitment channels and tools. Maintain candidate pipelines and ensure timely communication throughout the recruitment process. Lead the IBS Student Recruitment Program, including student sourcing, interviews, hiring, onboarding, and engagement activities.

Coordinate, and participate in career fairs, campus recruitment events, networking opportunities, and student-focused initiatives. Post‑secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.



~2+ years of talent acquisition or related experience. ~ Experience with full‑cycle recruitment processes. ~ Robust customer service and relationship‑building abilities. ~ Experience using social media and online recruitment tools to attract talent. ~ Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. ~ Experience with Oracle Recruitment Cloud (ORC) is considered an asset. Irving, Limited, delivering expertise in essential areas such as Finance, Human Resources, Supply Chain, Health and Safety, Communications, and Legal.

By managing resources, delivering fast and flexible outcomes, and fostering innovation, Irving Business Services plays a critical role in driving operational success and supporting the company’s long‑term strategic goals. With a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement, Irving Business Services offers exciting opportunities for growth and development within a leading organization. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers.

Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

Job Category Human Resources Job Schedule

Full time Salary Range $55,000-$75,000 CAD Annually/annuellement (L’échelon salarial sera déterminé en fonction de facteurs pertinents liés au poste, notamment l’expérience, la formation, les aptitudes et les compétences de la personne retenue.) #

📌 Talent Acquisition Specialist - 14M Contract (Saint John)
🏢 Irving Business Services
📍 Saint John