Recruitment Assistant – Short-Term Contract (US recruitment experience is required)

WorkStaff360 workstaff360.com Open · verified Oct 24, 2026

Remote Toronto Full-time Junior Recruiting & Talent Acquisition

At a glance

Junior Recruiting & Talent Acquisition role at WorkStaff360. Remote, Canada · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate CA$59,155–CA$77,000 across Canada.

Estimated pay

WorkStaff360 has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.

CA$59,155 – CA$77,000

What the middle half of entry-level recruiting & talent acquisition roles in Canada paid, among postings that did state a salary.

Worked out from 5 postings that stated pay, median CA$59,300. Last updated Oct 22, 2026.

RoleRecruiting & Talent Acquisition

SeniorityJunior

LocationToronto

WorkplaceRemote

EmploymentFull-time

PostedSep 24, 2026 · 4w ago

Role brief

remoteroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Find candidates on Indeed and other job platforms, matching their backgrounds to the qualifications clients provide
Review applications and resumes, then screen applicants and hold preliminary calls or video interviews when needed
Build candidate pipelines, coordinate client interviews, and keep applicants informed about timing and next steps
Track candidate progress and maintain organized records, screening notes, schedules, and recruitment updates
Manage job postings and share sourcing progress with clients, adjusting search methods when needed

What you bring

You have worked in recruiting, talent acquisition, recruitment coordination or candidate sourcing
You have sourced through Indeed or other online recruitment platforms and assessed resumes and applicants
You communicate confidently in English and can manage several roles and candidate pipelines at once
You keep accurate records, follow up proactively, and work independently toward deadlines and recruitment targets

Who this fits

This role suits someone with hands-on recruiting experience who can source proactively and communicate directly with clients or hiring managers. The initial contract runs month to month for one to three months, with possible longer-term work based on performance and fit. The schedule is Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern, for forty hours per week.

From the employer

This is initially a month-to-month contract for 1–3 months, depending on the company’s hiring needs and progress in filling the current openings. While the initial engagement is temporary, there may be an opportunity for a longer-term position for a candidate who demonstrates exceptional performance and becomes a strong fit for the team.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Source qualified candidates through Indeed and various online job boards and recruitment platforms.
Search for candidates based on the requirements and qualifications provided by the client.
Review candidate profiles, resumes, and applications to identify potential matches.
Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for current openings.
Proactively identify candidates rather than relying solely on incoming applications.
Conduct initial screening of applicants based on job requirements and client criteria.
Review resumes and candidate backgrounds for relevant experience and qualifications.
Conduct preliminary phone or video interviews when required.
Ask appropriate screening questions and document candidate responses.
Identify qualified candidates for the client’s review and next stage of the hiring process.
Work directly with the client to understand hiring priorities, role requirements, and candidate preferences.
Coordinate interviews between qualified candidates and the client.
Follow up with candidates regarding interview schedules, availability, and next steps.
Maintain accurate records of candidate status throughout the recruitment process.
Keep the client updated on sourcing activity, candidate pipeline, and recruitment progress.
Manage and monitor job postings across Indeed and other applicable recruitment platforms.
Review incoming applications and organize candidates according to the appropriate role or hiring stage.
Assist with updating job postings and sourcing strategies as needed.
Utilize different search methods and recruitment platforms to expand the candidate pool when necessary.
Maintain organized candidate records, resumes, screening notes, and interview schedules.
Track candidate progress from initial sourcing through interview and hiring.
Prepare recruitment reports or updates as requested.
Perform other recruitment-related administrative tasks to support the client's hiring efforts.

Previous experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, recruitment coordination, or sourcing.
Hands-on experience sourcing candidates through Indeed and/or other online job platforms.
Experience reviewing resumes and screening candidates.
Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to manage multiple open positions and candidate pipelines simultaneously.
Comfortable communicating directly with clients or hiring managers.
Strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.
Proactive approach to candidate sourcing and follow-up.
Ability to work independently and meet recruitment targets and deadlines.

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