Regional Talent Acquisition Lead - Retail

High Tide Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail organization is seeking a Regional Talent Acquisition Lead in Calgary, Alberta. This role involves overseeing recruitment strategies, managing end-to-end recruitment processes, and acting as a strategic partner to regional managers. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of full-cycle recruitment experience, strong interpersonal skills, and proficiency in ATS systems and Microsoft Office. Location is onsite in Calgary with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of recruitment experience in retail or high-volume environments.
• 1-2 years of lead or supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of cannabis retail regulations an asset.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruitment for retail positions in assigned region.
• Partner with Regional Managers to forecast hiring needs.
• Implement creative sourcing strategies to attract top talent.

Skills

Full-cycle recruitment experience

Strong interpersonal skills

Effective communication skills

Proficiency in ATS systems

Leadership abilities

Education

Diploma or degree in Human Resources

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Regional Talent Acquisition Lead – Retail Operations

High Tide is seeking a Regional Talent Acquisition Lead for our retail operations to oversee recruitment strategies and execution within assigned regions across Canada. Reporting directly to the Recruitment Lead, this role will manage end-to-end recruitment for retail operations, ensuring compliance with provincial regulations and delivering an exceptional candidate experience. The Regional Lead will act as a strategic partner to regional managers, driving innovative sourcing techniques and supporting workforce planning initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruitment for retail positions within assigned region, including job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer management.
• Partner with Regional Managers and Store Leaders to forecast hiring needs and develop proactive talent pipelines.
• Lead regional recruitment calls and provide updates on hiring progress, challenges, and market insights.
• Implement creative sourcing strategies to attract top talent in competitive markets.
• Maintain strong relationships with local community networks, job boards, and educational institutions to support regional hiring goals.
• Act as a brand ambassador to promote High Tide’s employer value proposition.
• Ensure adherence to provincial employment laws, cannabis industry regulations, and company policies.
• Track and report recruitment metrics for the region using ATS and Smartsheet tools.
• Provide weekly and monthly updates on requisition status and candidate pipelines.
• Deliver a seamless candidate experience from application to onboarding.
• Support onboarding coordination for new hires in collaboration with HR and store leadership.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of full-cycle recruitment experience, preferably in retail or high-volume environments.
• 1-2 years of experience in a lead or supervisory role.
• Knowledge of cannabis retail regulations across Canadian provinces (asset).
• Diploma or degree in Human Resources or related field (asset).
• Proficiency in ATS systems, Smartsheet, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Understanding of hiring of skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled workforce.
• RPR designation, an asset and/or ability to obtain RPR designation.
• Able to make sound business decisions and evidence-based recommendations to senior management.
• Effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills as well as presentation skills.
• Computer literacy, including effective working skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.