Recruiting Specialist (Driver Recruitment)

Location: Burlington, Canada

Department: Operations

Burlington, Ontario | Full-Time | On-site

The Opportunity

Were looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Recruiting Specialist (Driver Hiring) to own our commercial driver recruitment process from sourcing through onboarding.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring we hire safe, qualified, and compliant professional drivers while delivering an excellent candidate experience. Youll work closely with Operations and Human Resources to manage high-volume recruitment, maintain regulatory compliance, and support our growing transportation network.

If youre someone who enjoys fast-paced recruiting, loves staying organised, and takes pride in getting the details right, wed love to hear from you.

What Youll Be Doing

• Source and attract qualified commercial driver candidates through job boards, referrals, networking and proactive outreach.
• Review applications and conduct initial phone interviews.
• Verify employment history, licences and qualifications.
• Coordinate background checks, criminal record checks, Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) reviews and other pre-employment screening requirements.
• Schedule interviews, road tests and drug testing where applicable.
• Build, maintain and audit Driver Qualification files to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Track candidates throughout the recruitment process using our Applicant Tracking System.
• Create and maintain accurate driver profiles and hiring records.
• Partner closely with Operations leaders to understand hiring priorities and workforce needs.
• Deliver an outstanding candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Support continuous improvement of recruiting processes and hiring metrics.

What Were Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field is considered an asset.
• Previous experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, HR administration or transportation recruiting is preferred.
• Experience recruiting commercial drivers or within the transportation/logistics industry is an asset.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) is considered an asset.

Youd Be a Great Fit If You...

• Have exceptional attention to detail and take pride in accurate, compliant work.
• Communicate professionally and confidently over the phone and by email.
• Can manage multiple hiring processes simultaneously without losing track of details.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume recruiting environment.
• Handle confidential employee information with professionalism and discretion.
• Build strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers alike.
• Are proactive, organised and enjoy solving problems before they become issues.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience ($40-55,000.00)
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
• Paid vacation.
• Opportunities for career growth within a rapidly expanding company.
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where your work has real impact.
• Employee discounts on SecondShop products.
• The opportunity to help build one of Canadas fastest-growing recommerce businesses.

Join SecondShop

At SecondShop, were building more than a business—were building a team of people who want to make a real impact. If youre excited about helping us find outstanding drivers and supporting a growing transportation operation, wed love to hear from you.

Apply today and help keep SecondShop moving.

About the Company

At SecondShop, we’re a team of Canadians who believe in doing better—for our country, your wallets, and our planet. 
 
We started with a simple idea: why should perfectly good products go to waste or sit unsold when people like you are out there looking for smart ways to save? We have made it our mission to source the highest quality open-box, overstocked, and scratch-and-dent products from the top brands - offering them to Canadians at up to 50% off. But we are not just about savings—we’re about changing how people shop. Say goodbye to paying full price and hello to smarter spending.