Recruitment Specialist
About the role
Job Description Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the Recruitment Specialist will provide recruiting expertise by developing recruitment strategies in alignment with the business’ workforce planning needs. The Recruitment Specialist will partner with hiring managers to attract, source and select top talent for the Cavendish Farms operations in New Annan, PEI.
Salary Range: $53,000 – 63,000
Work Location: New Annan, P.E.I.
Application Deadline: February 23rd, 2026
Cavendish Farms uses Artificial Intelligence to generate interview questions and job postings
This posting is to advertise a current existing vacancy
Responsibilities
- Post secondary education in Human Resources or a related field
- Recruitment experience required
- Working knowledge of immigration processes, or the ability and willingness to learn
- Experience in a unionized environment is an asset
- Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and effectively use HR systems with a high level of accuracy
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
- Demonstrated analytical, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain confidentiality
Qualifications
- Partner with hiring managers to develop and execute recruitment plans aligned to business needs
- Manage full‑cycle recruitment, including posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selection
- Build and maintain talent pipelines for ongoing and seasonal hiring needs
- Plan and deliver recruitment and career awareness initiatives, including student recruitment, job boards, career fairs, post‑secondary partnerships and community partners
- Support candidates and employees through immigration‑related processes
- Lead high volume seasonal (harvest) hiring initiatives
- Coordinate new hire orientation and onboarding
- Ensure accurate and timely entry of new hire information into HR systems, and manage the hire setup process from acceptance through onboarding
- Support the annual workforce planning process
About Us Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
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. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
About The Team Cavendish Farms is a family-run company, where our team members are never just a number. We work from seed-to-table, providing opportunities to explore and grow. Headquartered in Dieppe, New Brunswick, Cavendish Farms is a leading producer of frozen potato products and appetizers throughout Canada, the United States, and around the world. We have Manufacturing facilities in PEI, Ontario, Alberta, and North Dakota and farm operations in the Maritimes and Minnesota and North Dakota. We also operate a research and plant breeding centre in PEI to develop new potato varieties and sustainable potato farming practices.
We have a proud history of values, quality and service, And bringing the goodness of the farm to the table is what we do best.
About Cavendish Farms
At Cavendish Farms, we take pride in our deep-rooted heritage and commitment to delivering quality for both consumers and the foodservice industry. As North America’s fourth-largest producer of frozen potato products, we’re constantly innovating and growing. With a focus on top talent and career development, we’re a family-owned company offering rewarding opportunities in an ever-evolving industry. From seed to plate, we bring high-quality potato products to homes and foodservice establishments across North America, with state-of-the-art facilities in Prince Edward Island, North Dakota, Alberta, and Ontario.
Recruitment Specialist
About the role
Job Description Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the Recruitment Specialist will provide recruiting expertise by developing recruitment strategies in alignment with the business’ workforce planning needs. The Recruitment Specialist will partner with hiring managers to attract, source and select top talent for the Cavendish Farms operations in New Annan, PEI.
Salary Range: $53,000 – 63,000
Work Location: New Annan, P.E.I.
Application Deadline: February 23rd, 2026
Cavendish Farms uses Artificial Intelligence to generate interview questions and job postings
This posting is to advertise a current existing vacancy
Responsibilities
- Post secondary education in Human Resources or a related field
- Recruitment experience required
- Working knowledge of immigration processes, or the ability and willingness to learn
- Experience in a unionized environment is an asset
- Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and effectively use HR systems with a high level of accuracy
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
- Demonstrated analytical, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain confidentiality
Qualifications
- Partner with hiring managers to develop and execute recruitment plans aligned to business needs
- Manage full‑cycle recruitment, including posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selection
- Build and maintain talent pipelines for ongoing and seasonal hiring needs
- Plan and deliver recruitment and career awareness initiatives, including student recruitment, job boards, career fairs, post‑secondary partnerships and community partners
- Support candidates and employees through immigration‑related processes
- Lead high volume seasonal (harvest) hiring initiatives
- Coordinate new hire orientation and onboarding
- Ensure accurate and timely entry of new hire information into HR systems, and manage the hire setup process from acceptance through onboarding
- Support the annual workforce planning process
About Us Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
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. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
About The Team Cavendish Farms is a family-run company, where our team members are never just a number. We work from seed-to-table, providing opportunities to explore and grow. Headquartered in Dieppe, New Brunswick, Cavendish Farms is a leading producer of frozen potato products and appetizers throughout Canada, the United States, and around the world. We have Manufacturing facilities in PEI, Ontario, Alberta, and North Dakota and farm operations in the Maritimes and Minnesota and North Dakota. We also operate a research and plant breeding centre in PEI to develop new potato varieties and sustainable potato farming practices.
We have a proud history of values, quality and service, And bringing the goodness of the farm to the table is what we do best.
About Cavendish Farms
At Cavendish Farms, we take pride in our deep-rooted heritage and commitment to delivering quality for both consumers and the foodservice industry. As North America’s fourth-largest producer of frozen potato products, we’re constantly innovating and growing. With a focus on top talent and career development, we’re a family-owned company offering rewarding opportunities in an ever-evolving industry. From seed to plate, we bring high-quality potato products to homes and foodservice establishments across North America, with state-of-the-art facilities in Prince Edward Island, North Dakota, Alberta, and Ontario.