Talent Acquisition Assistant

Job summary

Post job advertisements, source and screen candidates, conduct interviews and reference checks, and support salary negotiations and candidate selection. Maintain talent pipelines and recruitment tracking, coordinate interviews, and collaborate with the team to provide professional, confidential service to clients and consultants.

Job details

Dawn InfoTek Inc. is a professional IT consulting team that partners with major financial institutions, investment firms and government sectors. We have been dedicated in delivering cutting-edge consulting services and recruiting all levels of IT positions for our clients. We are currently seeking ambitious Co-op students and recent graduates to join our dynamic team as a Talent Acquisition Assistant. Full training will be provided, so college and university graduates are encouraged to apply! Term: Contract Length: 1-year contract, with potential opportunity to convert to a full-time permanent position based on performance and business needs. Expected Start Date: September, 2026 Location: North York, ON — Hybrid (1 day in office per week) Report to: Account Manager / Senior Recruiter Hourly wage: $18.00 / hr Responsibilities Gather position requirements and post job advertisements on relevant job boards. Generate and maintain a database of resume leads. Source candidates creatively through online platforms, referrals, organizations, career events, and other methods to build and sustain talent pipelines. Conduct pre-screening interviews, evaluate candidates, complete reference checks, and manage salary negotiations. Preselect and identify candidates for entry-level positions, including creating concise resume summaries for hiring managers. Build and manage pipelines of candidates for niche skills or specialized roles. Arrange and coordinate interview schedules with candidates and hiring managers. Update and maintain tracking documents to reflect daily and weekly recruitment progress. Collaborate within a team to ensure the best possible recruitment experience and process. Always maintain confidentiality and professionalism. Exhibit a positive attitude and a strong commitment to delivering excellent service to clients and consultants. Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned that align with the recruitment role. Job Qualifications: 1+ years of IT recruitment experience with a strong commitment to high-quality delivery is highly preferred. Experience in MSP recruitment is a plus. Creative thinker with the ability to explore and develop new sourcing strategies. Confident, passionate, and motivated to succeed while embracing new challenges. Eager to acquire knowledge in new technologies and business practices. Quick learners and recent graduates are welcome to apply! Strong people-oriented approach with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to manage pressure and meet deadlines in a high-volume environment. Proficient in handling multiple tasks simultaneously. Fluency in Mandarin or Cantonese is an asset. Diploma or degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or a related field is preferred.

What you’ll do

Post job advertisements, source and screen candidates, conduct interviews and reference checks, and support salary negotiations and candidate selection. Maintain talent pipelines and recruitment tracking, coordinate interviews, and collaborate with the team to provide professional, confidential service to clients and consultants.

Requirements

One or more years of IT recruitment experience is preferred, with MSP recruitment experience considered an asset; recent graduates and quick learners are also welcome. A diploma or degree in HR, Business, Psychology, or a related field is preferred, along with strong communication, sourcing, multitasking, and deadline-management skills; Mandarin or Cantonese is an asset.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Multitasking · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• IT Recruitment
• Candidate Sourcing
• Resume Screening
• Pre-Screening Interviews
• Reference Checks
• Salary Negotiation
• Talent Pipeline Management
• Interview Coordination
• Recruitment Tracking
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Multitasking
• Deadline Management
• Confidentiality
• Client Service
• Mandarin or Cantonese

Job areas

• Human Resources
• Consulting
• Technology