Operations Recruitment Advisor

Canfor; Alberta; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Canfor Corp. in Alberta seeks an Operations Recruitment Advisor to lead full-cycle recruitment for hourly production roles across multiple sites, based at Spruceland Site in Acheson, AB.

You will partner with Hiring Managers and HR, build talent pipelines, and help operations attract the people they need to succeed. This role requires 3+ years of recruitment experience, success filling hard-to-fill roles, and strong knowledge of ATS and recruitment technology; occasional travel may be required

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience in a fast-paced setting.
• Proven success recruiting hard-to-fill roles with creative sourcing.
• Experience partnering with Hiring Managers and HR as a trusted advisor.
• Strong knowledge of ATS, sourcing platforms, and recruitment technology.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong judgment, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience recruiting in manufacturing or multi-site environments is an asset.
• A CPHR, RPR, or related professional designation is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for hourly production positions from intake to offer.
• Partner with Hiring Managers and HR to understand needs and develop strategies.
• Build proactive pipelines for current and future needs.
• Get creative with sourcing using recruitment technology and AI-enabled tools.
• Conduct candidate screens, interviews, assessments, references, and background checks.
• Present qualified candidates and provide thoughtful, business-focused hiring recommendations.
• Advise leaders on candidate availability, labour market conditions, sourcing strategies, and best practices.
• Balance candidate quality, speed, cost, and operational priorities when developing recruitment solutions.
• Support job fairs, recruitment campaigns, employer branding, and other talent attraction initiatives.
• Use recruitment data and insights to identify opportunities and continuously improve hiring.
• Contribute to recruitment projects, process improvements, and best-practice sharing.
• Ensure recruitment activities align with employment legislation, company policies, and inclusive hiring practices.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Sourcing strategies

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Organization

Problem-solving

Education

CPHR/RPR asset

Tools

ATS

Recruitment technology

Job description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

You’re an experienced recruiter who knows that finding great people takes more than posting a job and waiting for applications. You’re resourceful, comfortable trying new approaches, and enjoy partnering with leaders to solve challenging hiring needs.

As our Operations Recruitment Advisor, you’ll lead full-cycle recruitment for hourly positions across multiple Alberta operationsworking directly out ofour Spruceland Site in Acheson, AB. Reporting to the Regional Human Resources Manager, you’ll work closely with Hiring Managers, HR partners, and the broader Talent Acquisition team to build talent pipelines, develop sourcing strategies, and help our operations attract the people they need to succeed.

A Day in the Life

As an Operations Recruitment Advisor, you will:

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for hourly production positions, from intake and sourcing through selection and offer.
• Partner with Hiring Managers and HR to understand hiring needs and develop practical recruitment strategies.
• Build proactive talent pipelines for current and future workforce needs.
• Get creative with sourcing, using recruitment technology, AI-enabled tools, and new approaches to reach qualified candidates.
• Conduct candidate screens, interviews, assessments, references, and background checks.
• Present qualified candidates and provide thoughtful, business-focused hiring recommendations.
• Advise leaders on candidate availability, labour market conditions, sourcing strategies, and recruitment best practices.
• Balance candidate quality, speed, cost, and operational priorities when developing recruitment solutions.
• Support job fairs, recruitment campaigns, employer branding, and other talent attraction initiatives.
• Use recruitment data and insights to identify opportunities and continuously improve how we hire.
• Contribute to recruitment projects, process improvements, and best-practice sharing across the Talent Acquisition team.
• Ensure recruitment activities align with employment legislation, company policies, and inclusive hiring practices.

For This Role, You’ll Come Equipped With

• 3+ years of progressive talent acquisition or recruitment experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven success recruiting hard-to-fill roles and developing creative sourcing strategies.
• Experience partnering with Hiring Managers and HR as a trusted recruitment advisor.
• Strong knowledge of applicant tracking systems, sourcing platforms, and recruitment technology.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong judgment, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience recruiting in manufacturing, wood products, skilled trades, or a multi-site environment is considered an asset.
• A CPHR, RPR, or related professional designation is considered an asset.

If you’re a recruiter who enjoys solving hiring challenges, building strong partnerships, and finding creative ways to connect great people with opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note:

Occasional travel will be required to support recruitment activities, career fairs, and business needs.

We believe that inclusion and diversity are essential to driving productivity, creativity, innovation, and maintaining a competitive edge. Our recruitment process is designed to be fair and equitable, focusing on qualifications and experience.

We appreciate all candidates' interest, but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, and criminal record checks, depending on the role and location.

Job Segment:

Recruiting, Operations Manager, Branding, Temporary, Human Resources, Operations, Marketing, Contract