Bilingual Talent Acquisition Partner - French

Req #5489

Markham, ON, Canada

Job Description

Posted Monday, March 9, 2026, 11:00 PM

Who We Are & What We Do

The Hillman Group services a wide variety of customers in the Automotive, Industrial, Retail and Agricultural channels. We have products in Home Depot, Lowes, Canadian Tire, Walmart and more! Have you ever done any home improvement projects? If so, you likely know our products.

The Hillman Group Canada employs over 700 employees in 2 manufacturing facilities and 7 distribution facilities across Canada. We have a great group of professionals whose dedication and teamwork form the backbone of our company.

Job Summary

TheBilingual Talent Acquisition Partner – Canadais responsible for supporting full‑cycle recruitment across Canadian operations while ensuring a positive and inclusive candidate experience in bothEnglish and French. This role partners closely with hiring managers, HR, and business leaders to fill roles efficiently, maintain compliance with Canadian employment regulations, and strengthen Hillman’s presence in the Canadian talent market. The Bilingual Talent Acquisition Partner builds strong pipelines, leverages local market insights, and represents Hillman as a trusted talent advisor across provinces.

Essential Job Functions *

Full‑Cycle Recruitment

• Manage end‑to‑end recruitment for Canadian roles, including job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and supporting offer negotiation.
• Conduct intake sessions with hiring managers to define role requirements, desired qualifications, and sourcing strategies.
• Create bilingual (English/French) job postings and candidate materials to ensure clarity and compliance with Canadian language laws.
• Source active and passive candidates through job boards, networking, referrals, and market‑specific recruiting platforms.

Stakeholder Partnership

• Act as a strategic partner to hiring managers by advising on best practices, market availability, and hiring trends in Canada.
• Provide guidance on interview structures, selection methods, and equitable hiring processes.
• Collaborate with HR partners to align recruitment efforts with workforce planning and business needs.

Candidate Experience

• Ensure every candidate receives a timely and professional experience in both English and French.
• Facilitate seamless coordination of interviews, follow‑up communication, and post‑interview feedback.
• Maintain consistent communication to promote transparency, engagement, and a strong Hillman employer brand.

Compliance & Process Excellence

• Ensure recruitment practices align with Canadian labor laws, provincial employment regulations, AODA requirements, and internal policies.
• Support community engagement hiring best practices and inclusive outreach strategies across regions.
• Track and report recruitment metrics to identify trends and drive process improvements.
• Maintain accurate, well‑documented candidate information within the applicant tracking system.

Market Intelligence & Pipeline Building

• Build and maintain strong pipelines talent across skilled, professional, and early‑career roles in Canada.

• Monitor labor market shifts, competitive activity, and recruiting trends relevant to Canadian provinces.

• Partner with external organizations, local associations, and regional job boards to expand Hillman’s reach.

-This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities including immediately reporting hazards, immediately reporting unsafe work practices and incidents to supervisors, wearing required personal protective equipment, and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

• 3+ years of recruiting experience, ideally supporting operations or sourcing within Canada.

• Fluent in both English and French (verbal and written).

• Strong sourcing expertise and experience using ATS platforms and recruitment technologies.

• Excellent communication, relationship‑building, and negotiation skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

• Strong knowledge of employment practices, labor laws, and provincial regulations.

• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessible hiring practices.

Competencies – Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience recruiting for bilingual roles across multiple provinces.

• Familiarity with job boards, provincial talent networks, and regional recruiting strategies.

• Experience supporting skilled trades or technical roles.

• Data‑driven approach to evaluating recruiting effectiveness and improving processes.

• Experience working in a multi‑site or matrixed organizational structure.

Operational Equipment

• N/A

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Work Environment

Office: Office setting. Seldom exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Loud working environment of the shop area. Functional vision and hearing required.

Physical Demands

Office: Sedentary.

If you are interested in joining a fun and collaborative work environment, apply today!

We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Upon request, we will, in consultation with the applicant, determine the nature of any accommodation that may be required.

The Hillman Group Canada ULC

900 Passmore Ave., Scarborough, ON M1X 0A1 Tel: (416) 694-3351 hpaulin.com hillmangroup.ca Linkedin.com/company/the-hillman-group/

Job Details

Job Family

Canada

Job Function

HR: Recruiting

Pay Type

Salary

Employment Indicator

Full Time

Education Level

Bachelor’s Degree

Travel Required

Yes

Travel Percentage

10

Markham, ON, Canada