Regional Talent Recruiter

UNKNOWN; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperial is seeking an experienced recruiter to join its global recruiting team, translating business strategy into high-value talent solutions. You will lead end-to-end recruitment, build strong candidate pipelines, and provide market insights to hiring managers while maintaining a positive candidate experience.

The role emphasizes strategic thinking, change leadership, and a strong work ethic to drive impactful hiring outcomes across Canada and beyond.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive recruiting experience across a variety of industries and functions
• Experienced and comfortable sourcing independently and creatively (i.e. beyond LinkedIn)
• Comfortable with ambiguity, resourceful and solution-oriented
• Strong work ethic, sense of urgency, adaptability, and ability to prioritize
• A positive attitude with dedication to problem solving and delivery
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information
• Passionate about people and a natural instinct to help others, go above and beyond, and think ahead
• Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams; share responsibility for results, provide and accept feedback

Responsibilities

• Partner with Hiring Managers to define hiring strategies, role requirements, and candidate profiles; lead intake meetings and validate requisitions.
• Align sourcing plans with business goals and collaborate with sourcing teams to build strong talent pipelines.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment process, including job posting, candidate screening, and delivery of high-quality shortlists.
• Provide market insights (e.g., talent trends, compensation benchmarks) to inform hiring decisions.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience and manage relationships through offers and negotiations.
• Track recruitment metrics, maintain ATS data integrity, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Sourcing independently

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Business Administration

Job description

At Imperial, we work every day to responsibly develop Canada’s energy resources – applying technology and innovation to supply affordable, accessible and reliable energy while reducing emissions in support of a net-zero future. Imperial recognizes the important role we can play by advancing climate solutions within our operations and by providing lower life-cycle emission products to our customers. This effort is powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by a pride in what we do and what we stand for.

The success of our upstream, downstream and chemical, and corporate divisions is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.

Imperial honours diverse backgrounds so we can be a place where people can bring their full selves to work, no matter their identity, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, or ability.

At Imperial, we want you to come for the position and stay for the career. As an integrated company, we are uniquely positioned to offer you a wide range of career prospects and growth opportunities through the course of your career with us. We invite you to bring your ideas and help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs.

What role you will play in our team

We are seeking an experienced recruiter to join our dynamic global recruiting team driving competitive advantage through our people. To be successful in this role, you must quickly build understanding of our business needs, employee value proposition and be in a position to translate business strategy and objectives into high-value impact. You will be a strategic, innovative, and a critical thinker who is outcome focused, a “driver” who effectively challenges organizational paradigms and has demonstrated ability to effectively lead transformational change. You come with high ambition, high energy, tremendous work ethics, and a desire to be part of a winning team.
If this sounds like you, we want you on the team!

What you will do

• Partner with Hiring Managers to define hiring strategies, role requirements, and candidate profiles; lead intake meetings and validate requisitions.
• Align sourcing plans with business goals and collaborate with sourcing teams to build strong talent pipelines.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment process, including job posting, candidate screening, and delivery of high-quality shortlists.
• Provide market insights (e.g., talent trends, compensation benchmarks) to inform hiring decisions.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience and manage relationships through offers and negotiations.
• Track recruitment metrics, maintain ATS data integrity, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resoures, Business Administration or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive recruiting experience across a variety of industries and functions
• Experienced and comfortable sourcing independently and creatively (i.e. beyond LinkedIn)
• Comfortable with ambiguity, resourceful and solution-oriented
• Strong work ethic, sense of urgency, adaptability, and ability to prioritize
• A positive attitude with dedication to problem solving and delivery
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information
• Passionate about people and a natural instinct to help others, go above and beyond, and think ahead
• Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams; share responsibility for results, provide and accept feedback

Your benefits

• A company committed to career growth - we recruit those who are interested in a career with Imperial and prefer to develop and promote people from within. Our career management process means that you will likely perform a number of unique, challenging roles during your career.
• Commitment to safety, ethics & continuous improvement - these standards are the reason Imperial is an industry leader. You will work for a company that upholds safety and ethics ideals and continues to seek out ways to improve.
• Exceptional benefits program - includes competitive salary plus savings, pension, and health care plans that you can customize to meet your individual needs. Educational and physical fitness financial assistance programs round out our benefits package.
• Competitive vacation package - provides you with three weeks of vacation (the first year is pro-rated based on your hiring date), one scheduled Friday off per month and 12 holidays.
• Flexibility looks different for everyone, which is why we have many programs to help employees balance their work and personal life. Programs include: Flex Your Day, childcare partnerships and part-time and job-sharing arrangements.
• Successful networking and mentoring programs - enables you to spend time with managers from across the organization to learn about other departments and opportunities. These programs also allow you to connect with peers at a similar experience level.
• Opporunity to participate in Employee Led Resource Groups: Women’s Interest Network (WIN), Indigenous Network (IN), Black Employee Success Team (BEST), Asian Connection for Excellence (ACE), Global Organization for the Advancement of Latinos (GOAL), PRIDE, and the Veterans Advocacy and Support Team (VAST).
• Early Professional Development Program - provides you with the opportunity to specialize in a specific area of expertise or develop skills in a variety of different areas. You will quickly be given large areas of responsibility and will be encouraged to take on stretch assignments as you progress.

Other considerations

• We thank all those who apply; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
• For applicants selected to be interviewed, pre-employment background screening will be required.
• In certain situations, Imperial may use your application to consider your suitability for other positions in the company and may also provide the information to its affiliates, including affiliates of ExxonMobil Corporation, in connection with possible opportunities at those affiliates.

Imperial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Imperial is committed to providing equitable treatment and equal opportunity to all individuals and encourages all eligible applicants to apply.

Imperial conducts business in a manner that respects the land, environment, rights and cultures of Indigenous communities. In the areas where we explore, develop and operate, Imperial engages Indigenous communities in open and forthright consultation and strives to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect. Please see here for more information on Imperial’s Indigenous Relations Guiding Principles and Guidelines.

Imperial is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with qualified applicants to provide reasonable accommodation upon request at [e-mail].

Eligibility to work in Canada: All applicants who receive an offer of employment must be eligible to work in Canada on a regular full-time basis without restrictions on their start date. Proof of eligibility shall be in the form of a Canadian birth certificate, Canadian passport, Canadian citizenship certificate, Canadian certificate of permanent residence, Canadian open work permit or receipt from Immigration Canada of an application for a post-graduate work permit.

Proof of eligibility must be current and valid (not expired, cancelled or voided). Proof of eligibility will be required if an offer of employment is made. Failure to provide proof of eligibility at least six (6) weeks prior to the start date may result in the offer of employment being rescinded.

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