Recruiter (Vancouver)

Pacific Coastal Airlines; Richmond; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

Pacific Coastal Airlines seeks a dedicated Recruiter to join the Employee Services – Recruitment team in Richmond, BC. This permanent full-time role will lead full-cycle recruitment for Airport Operations and Flight Crew, while supporting People & Culture initiatives.

Hybrid work arrangements may be considered based on needs. You will build strong talent pipelines, represent the airline at events, and ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the process.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of full-cycle recruitment experience, ideally in aviation.
• Experience supporting remote or multi-location hiring is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for Airport Operations and Flight Crew positions.
• Support broader People & Culture initiatives and build talent pipelines.
• Manage candidate activity and documentation within the Dayforce ATS.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and timelines.

Skills

Full-cycle recruitment

Candidate assessment

ATS experience

Stakeholder management

Sourcing strategies

Education

Bachelor's in HR/Business

Tools

Dayforce ATS

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM
Pacific Coastal Airlines is seeking a dedicated and proactive Recruiter to join our Employee Services – Recruitment team. This is a permanent full-time position based at our head office in the South Terminal of the Vancouver International Airport in Richmond, BC. Hybrid work arrangements (on-site and remote) may be considered based on operational needs.
Pacific Coastal Airlines is headquartered at the South Terminal of the Vancouver International Airport. As an established regional airline, we fly scheduled and charter service between busy international airports, remote destinations, and beautiful communities within the province of British Columbia.
In this role, you will lead full-cycle recruitment for Airport Operations and Flight Crew positions while supporting broader People & Culture initiatives. You will play a critical part in building strong talent pipelines and ensuring we hire exceptional individuals who embody our People First values. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a recruitment function that truly values people, safety, and community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Full-Cycle Recruitment

• Lead all stages of the recruitment lifecycle, including intake meetings, job postings, sourcing, screening, interviews, and pre-employment checks
• Build positive candidate relationships and assess suitability based on skills, experience, competencies, safety mindset, and cultural alignment
• Manage candidate activity and workflow within the Dayforce ATS, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance
• Support additional recruitment needs across the organization as required

Talent Sourcing & Pipeline Development

• Use multiple sourcing channels including online platforms, social media, employee referrals, industry connections, and aviation schools
• Represent Pacific Coastal Airlines at career fairs, campus events, and aviation-related networking activities
• Lead and manage the Company’s Low Time Pilot Program, including screening, program coordination, and proactive pipeline development

Hiring Manager Partnership

• Collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and provide strategic recruitment support
• Recommend improvements to enhance the candidate experience and hiring outcomes
• Ensure timely movement of candidates through the recruitment process with consistent communication and follow-through

HR Systems & Process Improvement

• Maintain requisition accuracy and candidate tracking within the Dayforce ATS
• Establish consistent tracking, reporting, and evaluation processes for candidate activity
• Identify opportunities to enhance recruitment workflows and support People & Culture initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of full-cycle recruitment experience, ideally in aviation
• Experience recruiting for technical or specialized roles
• Experience supporting remote or multi-location hiring
• Familiarity with regional airline operations is an asset

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience using ATS/HRIS systems; Dayforce experience is an asset
• Effective use of social media platforms for sourcing (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and aviation specific platforms)

Knowledge & Expertise

• Understanding of recruitment best practices and industry trends
• Knowledge of aviation workforce needs is an asset
• Familiarity with the Canada Labour Code, Human Rights legislation, and company policy frameworks

Soft Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management capabilities
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and meet recruitment targets
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and follow-through
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Company Culture: We honour our company motto of People Friendly, People First for both our employees and our passengers. We encourage a positive, caring workplace and put a high value on collaboration, accountability, and loyalty. We are inclusive, respectful, and have a friendly corporate culture.
Health Benefits: We offer a standard benefits package for permanent employees consisting of extended health, dental, vision, travel medical, life insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, an employee and family assistance program, paid sick days, and paid personal emergency days.
Travel Benefits: We offer excellent travel perks to employees and their eligible family members on Pacific Coastal Airlines, WestJet, Air Canada, Iceland Air, Delta, Allegiant, Cathay Pacific, Alaska Airlines, and more. Additionally, employees are eligible for discounts with various hotels and restaurants within the communities we serve as well as steeply discounted cargo shipping within the Pacific Coastal Airlines network.
Employee Programs: We have employee recognition and reward programs, a milestone service recognition program, and employee appreciation events throughout the year.
Pacific Coastal Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a policy of non-discrimination in all of our employment practices. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, disability, or any other identifying characteristic.