Job Description

It’s more than just a career; it’s a passion. While we love our vehicles, we recognize that it’s the people behind them who truly make them exceptional. We cherish our open and speak-up culture, embrace our commitment to social responsibility, celebrate diversity, innovate boldly, take pride in what we do, and thrive together as a team.

At Volkswagen Group Canada, Inc. we value initiative, creativity, teamwork, and high performance within a dynamic and engaging environment. Our shared goal across all departments and brands is to uphold superior standards and provide a consistent, outstanding brand experience.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Opportunities for growth and development
• A flexible, collaborative work culture
• The chance to work with innovative Volkswagen and Audi vehicles

Bring your passion and ideas to a team that’s shaping the future of mobility. Apply today and drive your career forward with Volkswagen Group Canada, Inc.

Brief Role Description

The Talent Acquisition Specialist plays a critical role in advancing VGCA’s People & Culture objectives by managing full‑cycle recruitment across multiple brands and business areas. The role blends operational recruiting excellence with strategic partnership, ensuring high‑quality talent acquisition processes, strong relationships with key stakeholders, and an exceptional candidate experience.

This position requires professionalism, sound judgment, and the ability to operate in a fast‑paced, multidimensional environment while upholding Volkswagen’s commitment to equity, accessibility, and a positive employee experience

Location: Our office is located in Ajax, Ontario. You will be required to work form this location at least three days a week and ability to work remotely two days.

Salary Range: $87,260.00 to $97,260.00 annually

Possible Tasks within this Role

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Leadership

• Lead the full recruitment lifecycle, including intake meetings, job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer management.
• Conduct structured and competency‑based interviews to assess skill, experience, and cultural alignment.
• Build strong partnerships with Hiring Managers, HR Business Partners, and senior leaders to understand talent needs and align recruitment strategies.
• Develop and maintain talent pipelines for immediate and future roles across corporate, technical, manufacturing, and leadership functions.
• Ensure recruitment practices comply with Canadian employment legislation, accommodation requirements, and VW governance standards.

Candidate Experience & Employer Brand

• Represent VGCA at hiring events, career fairs, campus initiatives, and industry functions.
• Deliver high‑quality candidate experiences through timely communication and professional engagement aligned with VW values.
• Promote Volkswagen Group Canada’s employer brand across sourcing channels, networks, and recruitment interactions.

Data, Systems & Process Excellence

• Maintain accurate recruitment data and leverage ATS tools (e.g., SuccessFactors) for candidate management and reporting.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying process enhancements and contributing to a strong, analytical, process‑driven culture.
• Track recruitment metrics such as time‑to‑fill, pipeline strength, and diversity benchmarks to inform decision‑making.

Onboarding & Pre‑Boarding Support

• Ensure smooth transitions from candidate acceptance to onboarding by coordinating logistics, documentation, and communication.
• Collaborate with HR colleagues on relocation needs, new‑hire set‑ups, and preparation of onboarding materials.

External Partnerships

• Manage relationships with recruitment agencies, search firms, and other talent‑sourcing partners.

Qualification requirements

Education

• Required: Post‑secondary degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Desired: Bachelor’s degree; CHRP, RPR, CTMP, or CTEP certification considered an asset.

Experience

• 5+ years in full-cycle recruitment.
• Experience recruiting for professional, technical, IT, manufacturing, or automotive-related roles.

Required Skills

• Demonstrated full‑cycle recruitment expertise, including strong competency‑based interviewing and effective talent sourcing and employer‑branding capabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• High level of professionalism, sound judgment, and the ability to manage confidential or sensitive information with discretion.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management abilities, with strong attention to detail and demonstrated capacity to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Microsoft Office 365, and a willingness to learn additional HR technologies.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced, process‑oriented environment with strong analytical thinking.

Assets (Nice to Have)

• Familiarity with HR processes, documentation, or intranet platforms.
• Experience representing a multi‑brand corporate environment.
• Knowledge of recruitment technologies and market trends.
• Ability to develop sourcing strategies aligned to business needs.
• Skills in enhancing candidate experience and driving process improvements.

Occupational Requirements

• To be considered for this position, candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application.
• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of standard pre‑employment checks, which may include reference checks, education and credential verification, and a criminal background check, conducted in accordance with applicable legislation.
• The successful candidate must be ability to meet office‑based physical demands (extended computer use, light lifting, mobility within the office).
• This role follows a hybrid work model. The successful candidate must be able to reliably commute to and attend our Ajax, Ontario office at least three (3) days per week without exception. Reliable and consistent attendance is an essential requirement of the position.

Success Indicators

• Builds strong, diverse talent pipelines and delivers high‑quality shortlists while meeting recruitment timelines and key performance metrics.
• Demonstrates consistent professionalism, sound judgment, and dependable follow‑through, including accurate, detail‑oriented work products.
• Earns positive feedback from hiring managers, HR Business Partners, and candidates through strong collaboration, customer‑focused service, and respect for diverse perspectives.
• Represents Volkswagen Group Canada’s employer brand effectively through high‑quality interactions and strong communication across all recruitment touchpoints.
• Exhibits a proactive, improvement‑oriented mindset by identifying opportunities to refine processes, take initiative, and contribute to team effectiveness.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Full-time employees of Volkswagen Group Canada, Inc. enjoy these benefits:

• Health Insurance Coverage: We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, including a flexible plan to ensure employees and their families have access to quality healthcare tailored to their needs.
• Health Spending Account: Extra support for your wellness needs.
• Retirement Plans & Savings: We offer a competitive defined contribution retirement plan and a generous savings match to help employees prepare for their future
• Compensation: We recognize individual contributions and share company success through our Bonus & Merit Program, fostering a pay-for-performance culture
• Vehicle Leasing and Purchase Programs: Employees and eligible family members can lease up to four vehicles annually at discounted rates, providing convenience and cost savings.
• Work Environment: Our facility inspires creativity and productivity, fostering an empowering hybrid work environment (where applicable) allowing employees can perform at their best.
• Personal Days: We value work-life balance and offer personal days for your discretion, whether for personal reasons, recharging, or celebrating important holidays or events.
• Volunteer Days: These days allow employees to support meaningful charities aligned with our values and social responsibility.
• Company Designated Holidays: We recognize the importance of celebrating the holiday season with our team. Therefore, we reserve specific company holidays in December to ensure employees can enjoy the festivities.
• Wellness Programs: We prioritize our employees’ holistic well-being through initiatives like discounted gym memberships and mental health resources to support physical, mental, and emotional health.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Part of our commitment to employee growth, this benefit covers approved course expenses to support ongoing education and long-term career development.

Please note that we appreciate the interest of all candidates, however only those under consideration will be contacted. Volkswagen Group Canada uses AI tools integrated with our applicant tracking system to screen applications for validity and completeness.

Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, family status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local laws.

Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. is committed to accessibility and inclusive hiring under. We welcome and support applicants with disabilities through every stage of the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation at any point—such as for an interview, assessment, or application—please notify your recruiter or email us in advance at VGCAHumanResources@vw.ca. We’ll work with you to arrange reasonable accommodation to meet your needs.