Blake Cuthbertson

Talent Acquisition Lead @Export Packers Company Limited

Brampton, ON, CA

Lead end to end talent acquisition strategy to support professional hiring needs across the organization, aligning recruitment plans with business growth and workforce planning goals.• Partner closely with hiring managers and senior leaders to clarify role requirements, advise on market conditions, and deliver tailored sourcing and hiring strategies.• Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines using job boards, social platforms, referrals, networking, and community outreach to support both immediate and future hiring needs.• Manage full cycle recruitment including intake meetings, candidate sourcing, screening, interviews, reference checks, offer coordination, and onboarding support.• Promote inclusive hiring practices and ensure recruitment strategies attract diverse candidate pools across all levels of the organization.• Oversee and support the development and ongoing maintenance of the Applicant Tracking System, ensuring accurate data, compliance, and efficient workflows.• Track, analyze, and report on recruitment metrics including time to fill, retention indicators, and hiring trends, recommending process improvements where needed.• Collaborate with marketing teams to strengthen employer branding and job advertisements.• Ensure a positive and consistent candidate experience through timely communication, feedback, and transparent processes.• Support onboarding activities to ensure smooth transitions for new hires and alignment with operational teams.• Create, update, and maintain job descriptions, recruitment documentation, internal processes, and career site content.• Manage relationships with external recruitment partners and staffing agencies to support peak hiring periods and specialized roles.• Ensure all recruitment activities comply with employment legislation and internal policies.• Stay current on labour market trends, compensation benchmarks, and industry best practices, providing insights and recommendations to leadership.

University of Guelph

Bachelor’s Degree, Sociology

Sheridan College

Post-Graduate Certificate, Human Resources Management