People & Culture Specialist, Learning & Talent Acquisition

Bissell Centre; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Health Maintenance Days

Extended health, dental, and vision

Life insurance and ADD

Parental leave benefits

Employee assistance program

Staff events

Exclusive employee discounts

Paid time off for holidays

Job summary

Bissell Centre in Edmonton, Canada is seeking a People & Culture Specialist, Learning & Talent Acquisition to advance our learning programs and manage high‑volume recruitment. You will collaborate with the People & Culture team to identify training needs, design and evaluate development initiatives, and support staffing for time-sensitive roles.

You’ll coordinate end‑to‑end recruitment, onboarding readiness, and reporting while providing HR support across the employee lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of HR experience in a relevant role.
• CPHR designation or progress toward it.
• Experience designing and evaluating training programs.
• Experience coordinating high‑volume recruitment.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and development initiatives to build organizational capability.
• Lead end‑to‑end mass recruitment campaigns and onboarding readiness.
• Collaborate with leaders to identify learning needs and develop programs.
• Monitor trends and evaluate program effectiveness.

Skills

HR knowledge

People & Culture

Recruitment

Learning & Development

Education

Degree in Human Resources Management

Tools

LMS

HRIS

Job description

Driven by a vision to eliminate poverty in our community, Bissell Centre’s data-driven approach is rooted in a deep belief in the dignity, strength, and potential of every individual. Through compassion, optimism, and strong relationships, our prevention and stabilization strategy and programs empower people by supporting our community to secure housing and build sustainable livelihoods. Our community comes from all walks of life, and so does our team—united by a shared commitment to create real, lasting change. By joining Bissell Centre, you will become part of a fast-paced and dedicated team that works together to realize our vision.

Currently, Bissell Centre is looking for a People & Culture Specialist, Learning & Talent Acquisition to join our dedicated People & Culture team as we journey with the Community towards an elimination of poverty. If you’re ready to bring your heart to a fast-paced, collaborative environment, join us in making an impact in our community.

How You’ll Make an Impact?

The People & Culture Specialist, Learning & Talent Acquisition plays a key role in supporting Bissell Centre's people strategy through two primary areas of focus: learning and development and high-volume recruitment. The position designs, coordinates, delivers, and evaluates learning initiatives that build organizational capability while leading efficient, consistent recruitment processes to support significant and time-sensitive staffing needs.

Working closely with the P&C team and organizational leaders, the incumbent identifies learning needs, develops and administers training programs, supports employee development, and fosters a culture of continuous learning. The position also coordinates end-to-end recruitment, with particular responsibility for mass recruitment campaigns, candidate pipelines, selection logistics, onboarding readiness, and recruitment reporting. Generalist HR support is provided as required to support the broader employee lifecycle.

• Partner with leaders and departments to identify organizational, team, and individual learning and development needs.
• Design, coordinate, facilitate, and evaluate learning programs that support employee growth, compliance requirements, and organizational effectiveness.
• Support the development and implementation of leadership development, mentorship, career development, and succession planning initiatives.
• Monitor emerging trends and best practices in learning and development and recommend improvements to organizational learning strategies.
• Pull and compile assessment data to evaluate program-wide effectiveness and long‑term impact on organizational performance.

What You’ll Bring?

• Degree in Human Resources Management or other related field and a minimum of 3 years experience in a human resources role. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
• A CPHR designation or strong evidence of working towards gaining it.
• Experience developing, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating employee training and development programs.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating full‑cycle recruitment, including high‑volume or mass recruitment campaigns, candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, and onboarding.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles, learning methodologies, facilitation techniques, and program evaluation practices.
• Experience administering learning management systems (LMS) or HRIS learning modules is considered an asset.

Why Choose Bissell Centre?

At Bissell Centre, we believe meaningful work starts with a supportive and inclusive culture. We value individuality, are guided by strong values, and are committed to supporting staff growth and wellbeing. We offer a competitive Total Rewards package that reflects our commitment, including:

• Paid Vacation of 3 weeks upon hire and 4 weeks after one‑year continuous service with Bissell Centre.
• Health Maintenance Days (in addition to vacation)
• Extended health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
• Life insurance and ADD for you and your dependents
• Benefits coverage during maternity/parental leave
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (supporting mental and physical wellbeing)
• Staff events, committees and celebrations
• Exclusive employee discounts, including TELUS and Bell mobility plans, recreation centre memberships, Costco membership, CIBC banking perks, Perkopolis, Fresh Prep, and more
• Paid time off for optional general holidays

What You’ll Need Before Starting?

• Child Intervention Record Check

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Bissell Centre is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to diversity within our community and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, or disability. Bissell Centre is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees, in accordance with provincially and federally legislated protected grounds.