Recruitment Specialist

Covenant Health Canada; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 62,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health Canada is seeking a Recruitment Specialist to partner with operational leaders across Alberta. You will support end-to-end recruitment from screening applications and interviewing to reference checks and hire recommendations, while proactively sourcing candidates through career fairs and outreach initiatives.

You will help develop recruitment tools, such as interview guides and templates, and educate leaders on best practices and policy interpretation.

Qualifications

• Full-cycle recruitment experience including screening, interviewing and hiring decisions.
• Experience with recruitment management systems and online survey tools.
• Experience creating recruitment templates and delivering education sessions to clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes from screening to hire.
• Screen applications, conduct interviews and perform reference checks.
• Partner with hiring managers to develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Source candidates via student engagement, career fairs and outreach.
• Develop and refine recruitment tools and interview guides.
• Educate leaders on best practices, processes and policy interpretation.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment

Interviewing

Stakeholder collaboration

MS Office

Communication

Education

HR Diploma

Bachelor’s in HR or related

RPR/CPHR (preferred)

Tools

Taleo

PeopleSoft

Service Now

REDCap

Job description

The Recruitment Specialist partners with operational leaders to support the recruitment of high-quality candidates across Covenant Health. This role is responsible for a range of end-to-end recruitment activities including screening applications, conducting interviews and reference checks and recommending candidates for hire. The Specialist collaborates closely with hiring managers to develop effective recruitment strategies for hard-to-fill roles and proactively sources candidates through student engagement, career fairs and other outreach initiatives. They contribute to the creation and refinement of recruitment tools such as interview guides, reference check templates and related resources. In addition to supporting day-to-day recruitment, the Recruitment Specialist plays a key role in educating and advising leaders on best practices, processes and policy interpretation. They also collaborate with other Human Resources teams on matters related to collective agreements, selection processes and hiring outcomes. This position is non-unionized.

• Classification: Specialist
• Union: COV OUT OF SCOPE
• Unit and Program: Talent Acquisition & Recruitment
• Primary Location: One Twelve Campus
• Location Details: Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 21-OCT-2026
• Date Available: 02-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Hourly Salary: $29.87
• Maximum Hourly Salary: $44.81
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Completion of a recognized Human Resources Diploma program. (Equivalent education and/or experience may be considered). Demonstrated understanding and practical application of the full-cycle recruitment process, including candidate screening, interviewing, reference checking and supporting hiring decisions. Experience with recruitment management systems, Microsoft Office Suite and online survey systems. Experience in the development of best practice recruitment templates and tools and the delivery of education sessions to clients.

Additional Required Qualifications

The successful candidate demonstrates strong competency in planning and aligning work, effectively prioritizing tasks and managing workload to meet commitments that align with organizational needs. They communicate effectively, developing and delivering clear written and verbal communication that reflects an understanding of the needs of different audiences. They collaborate well with others, building partnerships and working effectively with colleagues and stakeholders to achieve shared objectives. The specialist is able to manage complexity, operating effectively in situations where priorities shift or the path forward may not always be clear. They demonstrate nimble learning, approaching new challenges with curiosity and a willingness to learn through experimentation, using both successes and setbacks as opportunities for growth. A strong customer focus is essential, with the ability to build positive relationships and deliver responsive, customer-centered solutions while instilling trust through honesty, integrity and professionalism. Finally, the candidate ensures accountability, taking ownership of their work and consistently meeting commitments while maintaining high standards of quality and reliability.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field. Two years recruitment experience in a large organization with high-volume recruitment. Registered Professional Recruiter (RPR) and/or Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation. Experience working in a unionized healthcare setting. Experience using Taleo, PeopleSoft, Service Now and REDCap.