Jessica Chester

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

About

Recruitment is a passion; Time spent on hiring is time well spent. Actively recruiting for top notch talent! Feel free to send your resumes my way! Recruitment Experience: ROLES: -Looking for talent within: Sales and Marketing, Human Resources IT and Finance -CEO/CFO levels for Licensed Producers as well as Master Growers/Budtenders for the Cannabis Industry -National Directors -Field Managers/Program Managers -Head Office positions; HR+On-boarding Coordinators, Training Coordinators, Account Coordinators, QC, Recruitment Coordinators -Financial Service Representatives -Sales Representatives/Brand Ambassador's/PROMO -Street Canvassers/Fundraisers -International Student Placements (Panama to Toronto) Elementary to University levels for English credits. FIELDS: -IT Recruitment -Sales and Marketing -Cannabis Industry -Health,Wellness and Fitness -Human Resources -Non Profit -Education/Student Placements-International Studies I am a very dedicated recruiter in which I love meeting new people and learning about their experiences. I am always looking for wonderful candidates to connect with and help provide assistance in their job hunts. Feel free to reach out to me WE ARE ALWAYS HIRING!!!

Experience

  • CanMar Recruitment (7 yrs 1 mo)
    • Recruitment Partner
      Jun 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 1 mo

      Your Leading Global Cannabis Recruitment Firm CanMar Recruitment is uniquely positioned to meet the rising demand for jobs in the global cannabis industry. At CanMar, we understand that for your business to succeed, you need top-quality staff. Our team of cannabis industry recruitment partners use strategies based on a targeted and personalized approach, specific to your needs. We specialize in placing top-quality individuals in a variety of roles across the legalized cannabis sector. CanMar Recruitment is dedicated to providing staffing and business solutions for Canada’s cannabis industry. With a keen understanding of the current Canadian cannabis market, CanMar helps both employers and job seekers navigate the job market.

    • Recruitment Practice Lead - East Canada
      Jan 2020 - Jan 2025 · 5 yrs 1 mo

      Managing the recruitment team of East Canada

  • Talent Acquisition Specialist at automotiveMastermind Inc.
    Dec 2021 - Jan 2025 · 3 yrs 2 mos

    Responsible for overseeing all Canadian and USA recruitment. Roles include: IT/Engineering Sales/Business Development G&A Marketing

  • Senior Business Recruiter at DoorDash
    Jun 2021 - Jan 2022 · 8 mos

  • Senior Recruiter at Blend HRM Inc
    Apr 2021 - Jun 2021 · 3 mos

    Our mission is to disrupt the status quo by helping organizations successfully implement flexible recruitment strategies. Blend produces tangible results by providing innovative RPO support to our client's outreach strategies. Ask us how we can bring value to your organization through cost savings and our world-class support; or visit our website @ www.blend-hrm.com.

  • Senior Recruitment Partner at bloo Recruitment
    Dec 2020 - Apr 2021 · 5 mos

    Sister company to CanMar Recruitment- helped assist in their GTA recruitment ramp up project