Area Recruiter

First Student; Calgary; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

First Student in Calgary, AB seeks an Area Recruiter to lead recruitment strategy for drivers, attendants, and staff across Western and Central Canada. This full-time, remote role requires frequent travel and collaboration with leadership and internal teams.

You will source diverse candidate pools, engage with community partners, and analyze recruitment metrics to optimize the process. Travel up to 50% across Western and Central Canada and access to a vehicle are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 2 years of recruiting experience or equivalent.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% across Western and Central Canada.
• Access to a vehicle for travel and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Source and build diverse candidate pools using various channels.
• Collaborate with partners to strengthen regional brand presence.
• Develop area-specific recruitment strategies and optimize them.
• Analyze metrics to adjust sourcing and hiring timelines.
• Engage with community leaders and events to build a pipeline.
• Represent the company at job fairs and community events.
• Prepare recruiting reports and ensure policy compliance.
• Coordinate with internal teams for seamless onboarding.

Skills

Recruiting

Communication

Project management

Travel readiness

Bilingual FR/EN asset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Management, Communications, or related field

Tools

ATS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Area Recruiter is a key team member responsible for managing and executing the recruitment strategy for drivers, attendants, and other critical staff across multiple locations within an operational area. This role requires proactive engagement with leadership, internal stakeholders, and the community to ensure a robust and efficient talent pipeline through both in field and innovative recruiting strategies.

The Area Recruiter will be responsible for recruitment across Western/Central Canada and requires flexible and frequent travel based on business needs.

We are seeking a full-time, remote Area Recruiter based in Calgary, AB, to join our team.

Annual Salary Range: $75,000 - $80,000

Major Responsibilities

Candidate Sourcing and Development:

• Proactively build and maintain diverse pools of candidates for open positions using various sourcing methods, including online platforms, community outreach, and in‑person networking.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to create a strong brand presence within the community to attract top talent.
• Stay current with industry trends and identify new sourcing opportunities to ensure continuous improvement in the recruitment process.

Recruitment Strategy and Optimization

• Ensure all recruiting strategies are tailored and optimized for the area, leveraging automated talent acquisition tools and local market insights.
• Partner with internal teams to develop and implement strategic recruiting initiatives that align with business needs and hiring goals.
• Analyze recruitment metrics and reports to identify trends, assess the effectiveness of sourcing strategies, and adjust as necessary.

Relationship Building and Community Engagement

• Cultivate relationships with local community leaders, schools, and other potential sources of talent to build a strong network and pipeline.
• Represent the company at job fairs, trade shows, and community events, showcasing the company culture and career opportunities.
• Engage with customers and stakeholders to develop partnerships that enhance the recruitment process.

Reporting and Compliance

• Prepare and submit recruiting reports to management, highlighting metrics such as candidate flow, source effectiveness, and hiring timelines.
• Ensure all recruiting activities follow company policies, provincial regulations, and industry standards.

Collaboration and Cross-Functional Support

• Partner with Candidate Experience teams, Training teams, and Location Managers to ensure a seamless transition from candidate sourcing to onboarding.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to develop targeted recruiting campaigns and promotional materials.

Additional Duties

Perform other duties as assigned to support the team and company’s goals.

Minimum Education or Certifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Management, Communications, or a related field preferred or equivalent work experience.

Minimum Experience or Skills Required

• 2 years of relevant recruiting experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Must be willing to travel up to 50% for job fairs, recruiting events, and team support. Travel throughout Western and Central provinces in Canada.
• Must have access to vehicle for travel
• Requires frequent travel with schedules that vary based on operational needs, including the ability to travel on short notice when required.
• Bilingual in French/ English an asset but not required
• Excellent verbal and written communication, with an emphasis on relationship building.
• Events Coordinator and/or Campus recruitment is an asset
• Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to develop creative solutions for recruitment challenges and improve processes.
• Successful track record of building an application pipeline with strong app to hire conversion rate
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professional judgment.
• Candidates are required to pass a background check