Talent Acquisition Business Partner

EPCOR; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility provider in Canada seeks a Talent Acquisition Business Partner in Edmonton. This full-time role involves managing full-cycle recruitment, building strong partnerships, and enhancing candidate experience. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in recruitment. The position offers opportunities for innovation in hiring strategies and participation in a hybrid work program after a qualifying period.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in recruitment.
• Proven success in managing full-cycle recruitment processes.
• Experience in designing competency-based interviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for diverse roles.
• Collaborate with hiring managers on recruitment strategies.
• Monitor candidate satisfaction and improve hiring practices.

Skills

Recruitment expertise

Strategic sourcing

Inclusive hiring practices

Candidate experience management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

CPHR or SHRM designation

Job description

Highlights of the job

Are you passionate about connecting great people with meaningful work? EPCOR is looking for a full‑time Talent Acquisition (TA) Business Partner to join our team in Edmonton, AB.

In this exciting role, you’ll be the strategic force behind full‑cycle recruitment — shaping hiring strategies, building strong partnerships, and ensuring every candidate touchpoint reflects EPCOR’s values and culture. You’ll play a key role in attracting top talent, enhancing candidate experience, and driving forward‑thinking recruitment solutions that align with our business goals.

As part of our commitment to flexibility, the successful candidate may be eligible to participate in EPCOR’s hybrid Where We Work Program after 3 to 6 months in the role, based on eligibility.

We welcome applications from both internal and external candidates. EPCOR employees are encouraged to apply using their “@epcor.com” email address.

What you’d be responsible for

In the role of TA Business Partner, you are accountable to the Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition and will have the following key accountabilities:

Strategic Partnership and Innovation

• Collaborating with hiring managers to design inclusive, forward‑looking recruitment strategies that align with business needs and market dynamics.
• Providing expert guidance on labor trends, compensation, and collective agreements to support equitable and compliant hiring.
• Driving innovation by identifying opportunities to improve recruitment tools, processes, and service delivery.
• Tracking and reporting on key recruitment metrics (e.g., time‑to‑fill, quality of hire, candidate satisfaction) to drive performance and improvement.

Full‑Cycle Recruitment Delivery

• Leading full‑cycle recruitment for a diverse range of roles, leveraging cutting‑edge sourcing tools to attract top‑tier talent.
• Aligning recruitment strategies with workforce and succession planning in partnership with hiring managers and academic institutions.
• Representing EPCOR at industry events and ensuring all hiring practices meet legal, policy, and collective agreement standards.
• Contributing to budgeting and planning for recruitment initiatives and employer branding efforts.

Candidate Experience and Employer Branding

• Championing a seamless, inclusive candidate experience from first contact through onboarding, with clear communication and timely feedback.
• Monitoring candidate satisfaction and continuously improving recruitment touchpoints to reflect EPCOR’s values.
• Collaborating with Communications and Public Engagement to elevate employer branding.

Workforce Planning Support

• Analyzing labor market trends and recruitment data to inform strategic planning and budget decisions.
• Contributing to planning cycles that connect talent acquisition with long‑term organizational strategy.

Collaboration and Cross‑Functional Support

• Building strong relationships across EPCOR—including HR, DEI, Indigenous Relations, IT, and Communications and Public Engagement—to support inclusive, strategic hiring.
• Supporting onboarding initiatives and enterprise‑wide projects like ERP implementation and hybrid work strategy.
• Maintaining external networks to stay ahead of labor market trends and recruitment innovations.

What’s required to be successful

Education and Credentials

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field is required.
• A CPHR or SHRM designation is considered an asset.

Experience

• 5+ years of progressive experience in Recruitment.
• Proven success managing full‑cycle recruitment across diverse functions, with strategic sourcing expertise for hard‑to‑fill roles.
• Skilled in designing competency‑based interviews and advising leaders on sourcing tactics, budgets, and candidate pools.

Other important facts about this job

Jurisdiction: PROF

Hours of work: 80 hours biweekly

EPCOR employees are encouraged to apply using their “@epcor.com” email address to ensure proper consideration of internal seniority.

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Please note the following information:

• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age, successfully attained a high school diploma (GED, or equivalent level of secondary education) and legally entitled to work in Canada (a copy of a valid work permit may be required).
• If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
• A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.
• If you are required to provide your own personal reliable vehicle – Successful applicants must provide their own vehicles with appropriate insurance in accordance with EPCOR’s Employee Mileage Reimbursement Policy. You will be reimbursed in accordance with EPCOR’s Employee Mileage Reimbursement Policy.