Junior / Intermediate Recruiter (Independent Contractor)

Forge Performance Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Calgary is seeking an experienced Recruiter to support hiring needs on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will manage recruitment for specialized positions, leveraging their sourcing skills. This role offers a remote work option with an initial contract of 6 months and a potential extension, starting immediately.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recruitment experience, especially in technical positions.
• Successful in managing high-volume recruitment projects.
• Expert in advanced sourcing techniques and modern recruitment tools.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements.
• Develop targeted sourcing strategies.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle.
• Maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates.
• Provide market insights for hiring decisions.
• Ensure positive candidate experience through communication.
• Track and report on recruitment metrics.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Sourcing talent

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

Forge Performance Group is a Recruitment & Talent Management solutions team located in Calgary, AB. We are dedicated to connecting our clients with highly skilled professionals well‑matched to their unique hiring needs, culture, and goals. This opportunity is posted on behalf of one of our clients.

Location: Calgary, AB (Remote, Work from Home)
Contract: Independent Contractor, 6 months (with the possibility of extension)
Start Date: Immediate

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Recruiter to support our clients’ hiring needs on a contract basis. In this role, you will recruit for a wide range of non‑technical and specialized positions, leveraging your business development and relationship‑building skills to engage top talent. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in sourcing talent, managing the full recruitment process, and working independently in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements, priorities, and team needs.
• Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies to identify top talent.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including job postings, candidate outreach, screening, interviews, and offer coordination.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates across multiple disciplines.
• Provide market insights and recommendations to support hiring decisions.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience through professional and timely communication.
• Track and report on recruitment activity and metrics.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recruitment experience, with a strong focus on technical and specialized positions.
• Proven success in managing highvolume, multi‑discipline recruitment projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in advanced sourcing techniques and use of modern recruitment tools/platforms.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build credibility and influence at all levels.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while meeting deadlines.

Contract Details

• Must be set up as an independent contractor.
• Remote, Work from Home. Must be located in Canada.
• Initial contract term: 6 months, with the possibility of extension based on business needs.
• Immediate start.