Recruiter

Posted 3 Days Ago
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Hiring Remotely in Alberta, AB, CAN
Remote
Junior
Food • Logistics
The Role
Full‑cycle recruiter responsible for sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding high‑volume candidates across Prairies Region. Manage HRIS data, draft and present offers, ensure compliance with employment laws, drive employer branding and diversity initiatives, and build stakeholder partnerships to maintain candidate pipelines.
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JOB DESCRIPTION

The purpose of the Recruiter role is to provide full cycle recruitment including onboarding for Sysco, Prairies Region positions. This role will collaboratively work with all levels of leadership to fill vacancies, optimize candidate and hiring leader experiences and provide a diverse slate of diverse top talent. This individual will be a strong ambassador for the employer brand and be a champion for diversity aligned to our corporate values. 

Role Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute full life-cycle recruitment for a variety of roles across multiple provinces, including, providing a focused and effective sourcing strategy, a consistent interview process and assessment approach in recruitment and selection. 
  • Develop and execute recruiting strategies (sourcing, selecting, and branding), effectively utilizing social media, professional and social networking sites to attract talent.  
  • Conduct high volume candidate resume screening, phone screening, provide guidance and recommendations to hiring manager on candidates interviewed, tracking the success of applicants through the recruitment process and drafting offer letters. 
  • Presenting offers to successful candidates, effectively influence passive candidates to pursue opportunities within Sysco, negotiate job offers and effectively overcome objections. 
  • Ensuring Sysco Canada’s process, policies and all applicable legislation is followed consistently. Works with key stakeholders to fulfill workforce staffing documentation (e.g. Hiring authorizations, offer letters, etc.), works with candidates to fulfill hiring documentation (e.g. reference checks, new hire forms, etc.). 
  • Responsible for data entry of new hire, ensure the integrity and accuracy of HRIS data. 
  • Conducts new hire orientation to ensure successful onboarding of all new hires. Follows up to ensure a successful onboarding of every new hire (30, 60, 90-day survey, policy completion, etc.).
  • Actively promote Sysco as an Employer of Choice and support organizational initiatives to build a diverse and inclusive workforce. 
  • Build and maintain proactive partnerships with stakeholder to establish trust and credibility. 
  • Drive recruiting strategies that continually replenish candidate pipelines based on market conditions and current and projected engagements/needs. 
  • Perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of progressive Human Resources experience with a focus on high volume recruitment. 
  • Completion of post-secondary education in Human Resources. 
  • CHRP or equivalent is an asset. 
  • Knowledge of Federal, Provincial and Local laws and regulations. 
  • Expert with MS Office Suite, HRIS programs (Workday specifically), recruitment platforms and social media. 
  • The ability to problem-solve, multi-task and meet deadlines with a sense of urgency, while working in a high volume, fast-paced environment. 
  • Ability to manage confidential information effectively, while maintaining adherence to company policies and procedures as well as provincial laws regarding employment practices and compliance. 
  • Ability to communicate and present findings in a succinct and professional manner. 
  • Strong work ethic, a high respect for confidentiality and sound professional judgment and initiative. 
  • Ability to work in a high pressure environment, prioritizing demands and needs of the business.
  • Strong accountability and responsibility to meet deadlines. 

Sysco is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.

At Sysco, we aspire to create a global culture that is decidedly diverse, equitable, and inclusive – one where we foster belonging as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. We are Better Together.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

Our Purpose: Connecting the world to share food and care for one another

Our Mission: Delivering success for our customers through industry-leading people, products and solutions

Our Identity: Together we define our future of foodservice and supply chain

Here’s a sample of the many benefits Sysco colleagues enjoy:

Comprehensive Flexible Benefits including Health and Dental, Health Care Spending and Wellness Accounts • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Life Insurance • Voluntary Optional Insurance • Parental Leave Plan • Company Pension Plan • Group RRSP & TFSA • Employee and Family Assistance • Stock Purchase Plan • Maple Virtual Care • Unlimited on-line learning • Sysco product discounts • Preferred vendor discounts • Associate Resource Groups

(*benefits may vary based on location or bargaining unit)


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This Job Requisition was created with the help of AI. AI will not be used to make hiring decisions or who progresses in the Job Application process. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Talent and Acquisition Team.

This Job Requisition is for an existing vacancy.

Skills Required

  • 2+ years of progressive Human Resources experience with a focus on high volume recruitment.
  • Completion of post-secondary education in Human Resources.
  • CHRP or equivalent.
  • Knowledge of Federal, Provincial and Local employment laws and regulations.
  • Expert with MS Office Suite.
  • Experience with HRIS programs (Workday specifically).
  • Experience with recruitment platforms and social media recruiting.
  • Ability to problem-solve, multi-task and meet deadlines in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to manage confidential information effectively and adhere to company policies and provincial employment laws.
  • Ability to communicate and present findings succinctly and professionally.
  • Strong work ethic, sound judgment, initiative, and respect for confidentiality.
  • Ability to prioritize demands and work under pressure; strong accountability to meet deadlines.

Sysco Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sysco and has not been reviewed or approved by Sysco.

  • Healthcare Strength Multiple national medical plan options with telehealth, behavioral health resources, and targeted programs indicate broad coverage and support. Preventive care access and ancillary offerings (dental, vision, Rx advocacy) further reinforce the package.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with automatic company contributions plus a match, alongside an employee stock purchase plan, underscores solid retirement support. At union locations, enhanced pension terms add to perceived long‑term value.
  • Pay Growth & Progression Recent collective bargaining outcomes with substantial wage increases demonstrate meaningful pay progression where contracts apply. In high‑volume markets, incentive structures can amplify earnings beyond base rates.

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The Company
HQ: Houston, TX
24,120 Employees

What We Do

Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food and related products to customers who prepare meals away from home. This includes restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, entertainment venues, and more. Sysco operates almost 340 distribution centers, in over 10 countries, with 76,000 colleagues serving approximately 730,000 customer locations. The company generated sales of more than $81 billion in fiscal year 2025 that ended June 28, 2025. As the world’s largest food-away-from-home distributor, Sysco offers customized supply chain solutions, bespoke specialty product offerings, and culinary support to drive customers to innovate and optimize their operations. We act as a trusted business partner to our customers, helping them grow through our industry-leading portfolio that includes fresh produce, premium proteins, specialty products, sustainably focused items, equipment and supplies, and innovative culinary solutions. For more information, visit www.sysco.com. For important news and key information for Sysco investors, visit the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at investors.sysco.com.

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