Recruiting Sourcer
Position Summary
Waste Connections is seeking an energetic, relationship-driven Recruiter / Sourcer to join our Central Region Recruiting Team. This role is responsible for both proactive candidate sourcing and full-cycle recruiting support across multiple divisions and job families.
Key Responsibilities
Manage full-cycle recruiting activities for assigned requisitions.
Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and develop recruiting strategies.
Conduct candidate screenings and assess qualifications, skills, and cultural fit.
Cook up interview schedules and facilitate communication between candidates and hiring teams.
Maintain requisition activity and candidate pipelines within recruiting systems.
Aid with offer preparation and pre-employment processes.
Ensure an exceptional candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
Monitor recruiting metrics and provide updates on open positions, pipeline health, and hiring progress.
Sourcing
Proactively identify passive and active candidates through job boards, social media platforms, networking, referrals, talent databases, and direct outreach.
Develop talent pipelines for high-volume and hard-to-fill positions.
Utilize creative sourcing strategies to build candidate pools before hiring needs arise.
Conduct market research and talent mapping to identify potential recruiting opportunities.
Generate candidate leads through community partnerships, industry events, military outreach, and local networking efforts.
Leverage technology and recruiting tools to improve sourcing effectiveness and candidate engagement.
Partnership & Collaboration
Build strong relationships with division leadership and hiring managers across the Central Region.
Provide guidance and recommendations on recruiting best practices and market conditions.
Participate in recruiting events, career fairs, community outreach efforts, and hiring campaigns.
Travel to division locations to support recruiting initiatives and strengthen partnerships with field leadership.
Collaborate with recruiters, HR teams, and operational leaders to ensure hiring goals are achieved.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2+ years of recruiting, sourcing, talent acquisition, staffing, or related experience.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the Central Region.
Preferred Experience
Recruiting for operations, transportation, maintenance, skilled trades, or industrial positions.
Experience utilizing sourcing platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, social media recruiting, and CRM systems.
Knowledge of applicant tracking systems and recruiting technologies.
Success Measures
Hiring goal attainment
Time-to-fill metrics
Quality of hire
Candidate pipeline development
Hiring manager satisfaction
Candidate experience
Aged requisition reduction
Proactive sourcing activity and talent pool growth
Pay
$100,000-115,000 (Total Compensation)
Why Waste Connections?
At Waste Connections, people are our greatest asset. You will join a fun, hardworking, and supportive recruiting team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on our business while helping build great teams across the Central Region. If you are passionate about finding great talent, building relationships, and making a difference, we would love to have you on our team!