Recruiter

Coulson Aviation; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Collaborative team

Varied recruitment work

Global reach

Job summary

Coulson Aviation in Port Alberni, BC is seeking an experienced Recruiter to manage full-cycle recruitment for assigned positions onsite. You will partner with hiring managers to define staffing needs, publish postings, source candidates, conduct interviews, and guide offers through onboarding.

This role emphasizes candidate experience, data-driven hiring, and collaboration with Marketing for employer branding.

Qualifications

• Must have strong interviewing and relationship-building skills.
• Experience managing end-to-end recruitment and ATS processes.
• Ability to provide hiring managers with market insights and data-driven guidance.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for assigned positions from intake to offer.
• Partner with hiring managers to define staffing needs and position requirements.
• Publish job postings and manage candidate pipelines across major platforms.

Skills

Interviewing

Stakeholder management

Candidate experience

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Post-secondary education

Tools

ATS/HRIS tools

LinkedIn

Indeed

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At Coulson Aviation, we operate, modify, and maintain a diverse fleet of specialized aircraft supporting aerial firefighting operations worldwide. Our fleet includes C-130 Hercules, Boeing 737 FIRELINERS™ Cessna Citation 550 and 560 aircraft, CH-47D Chinooks, and Sikorsky S-61 and S-76 helicopters. We operate across Canada, the United States, Australia, and Chile.

As our company continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced Recruiter to join our team onsite in Port Alberni, BC. In this role, you will manage full-cycle recruitment for assigned positions while supporting broader talent‑acquisition initiatives across the business. You will be a trusted partner to hiring managers, an advocate for the candidate experience, and an important contributor to Coulson’s continued global growth.

WHY JOIN COULSON?

• $75,000 to $95,000 a year, depending on experience.
• Comprehensive health and benefits package.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Varied recruitment work across departments, locations, and occupational groups.
• The opportunity to help shape recruitment strategies and employer‑branding initiatives.
• Meaningful work supporting operations that help protect communities around the world.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for assigned positions, from intake and sourcing through offer acceptance.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, define position requirements, and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Prepare and publish job postings and manage candidate pipelines across LinkedIn, Indeed, and other recruitment platforms.
• Proactively source, screen, interview, and assess qualified candidates.
• Coordinate interviews and maintain clear and timely communication with candidates and hiring teams.
• Deliver a professional and positive candidate experience throughout every stage of the recruitment process.
• Provide hiring managers with market insights, candidate feedback, and recruitment data to support informed hiring decisions.
• Support offer development, candidate negotiations and the transition to onboarding.
• Maintain complete and accurate hiring information within the applicant tracking system.
• Monitor recruitment activity and identify opportunities to improve hiring processes, timelines, and outcomes.
• Collaborate with Marketing and other internal partners on employer‑branding and recruitment‑marketing initiatives.
• Support broader talent‑acquisition projects and hiring initiatives across the organization.

WHAT YOU BRING

• High school diploma required; post‑secondary education preferred.
• 7+ years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience.
• 5+ years of full‑cycle recruitment and ATS experience.
• Strong interview, relationship‑building, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, Zoom, and ATS/HRIS tools.
• Experience recruiting in the United States and/or Australia is an asset.
• Experience with ADP is also an asset.
• Priority will be given to candidates with aviation experience.

We support diversity, equity, and a workplace that is free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation through any element of the job application process, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.