Bilingual Recruiter

About Hays Specialist Recruitment

Hays Specialist Recruitment is partnering with a large, established organization in the scientific, environmental, and laboratory services sector (confidential) to hire a Bilingual Recruiter on a contract basis. This role has been created in response to peak‑season hiring demands, particularly to support a high volume of recruitment in Québec.

You’ll be joining a collaborative recruitment team during a busy and impactful period, supporting hiring across operational, scientific, and technical roles. This opportunity is ideal for a recruiter who thrives in fast‑paced, high‑volume environments and is comfortable owning full‑cycle recruitment end to end.

The role is fully onsite at one of the organization’s Canadian offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full‑cycle recruitment for a diverse range of roles across Canada, with a strong focus on Québec
• Handle approximately 30 requisitions simultaneously within a high‑volume hiring environment
• Recruit for scientific, environmental, laboratory, and operational roles, including supervisors, managers, and entry‑level positions
• Support hiring managers through job intake, candidate selection, interview coordination, and offer processes
• Develop proactive sourcing strategies to attract both active and passive candidates across multiple markets
• Partner closely with junior recruiters and the broader talent acquisition team to meet hiring targets
• Utilize an enterprise ATS to manage candidate pipelines, workflow, and reporting
• Maintain a strong candidate experience while meeting aggressive hiring timelines

What You Need to Succeed

• 3+ years of high‑volume, full‑cycle recruitment experience
• Bilingual in French and English (written and verbal)
• Proven ability to manage ~30 requisitions concurrently
• Experience recruiting across multiple Canadian provinces
• Strong sourcing skills using job boards, LinkedIn, and other recruitment platforms
• Demonstrated success hiring for a mix of technical, scientific, and operational roles
• Ability to work independently without the need for close oversight or micromanagement
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with Workday or a similar enterprise ATS is a strong asset
• Experience recruiting for both union and non‑union environments is considered an asset

What’s in It for You

This is an excellent opportunity to step into a busy, high‑impact contract role during a peak recruitment season with a respected organization operating across Canada. You’ll gain exposure to large‑scale hiring operations, strengthen your stakeholder partnerships, and build experience recruiting within a specialized scientific and laboratory environment.

For the right person, there is potential for extension or a permanent opportunity beyond the initial contract.