Talent Acquisition Business Partner , Pharmacy (contract)

UNKNOWN; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Employee stock plan

Employee discount

Job summary

Sobeys Inc. is seeking a full-time Talent Acquisition Business Partner to lead end-to-end recruitment for our pharmacies.

This 6-month term role may be based in Calgary, Nova Scotia, Ontario or Calgary, coordinating with hiring managers to deliver a seamless candidate experience. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of full-cycle experience, strong communication, and the ability to influence at the leadership level.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of full-cycle recruitment experience.
• Proven experience managing the full recruitment lifecycle with hiring managers.
• Autonomous, energetic, and innovative problem solver.
• Strong communicator with collaboration and influencing skills.
• Pharmacy industry experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment processes for our pharmacies.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to promote recruitment best practices.
• Advise business leaders with tailored staffing solutions and partnerships.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience across touchpoints.
• Monitor external job postings for brand alignment and visibility.
• Develop diverse talent pipelines to meet evolving needs.
• Contribute to recruitment initiatives and optimize processes.
• Explore new sourcing strategies with ROI analyses.
• Provide insights on talent acquisition and retention strategies.
• Partner with hiring managers to identify improvement opportunities.

Skills

End-to-end recruitment

Stakeholder partnership

Communication

Talent sourcing

Pharmacy industry experience

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers where your unique contributions drive success.
Ready to Make an Impact?
Sobeys is an exciting place to build your career, and we are always looking for talented individuals to join our team. We are currently seeking a full-time Talent Acquisition Business Partner to support our hiring efforts across our Pharmacies. This position may be based out of our offices in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Mississauga, Ontario or Calgary.
This is a 6 month – term position.

Here’s where you’ll be focusing

• Lead and manage end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring a seamless experience for both candidates and hiring managers.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to implement and promote recruitment best practices at a national level.
• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, offering tailored staffing solutions and building strong, collaborative partnerships.
• Ensure a positive and consistent candidate experience across all touchpoints.
• Monitor and manage external job postings to ensure brand alignment and visibility.
• Develop and maintain diverse talent pipelines to meet evolving business needs.
• Contribute to ongoing recruitment initiatives and recommend process enhancements to improve efficiency and service delivery.
• Explore and present new sourcing strategies, including business cases and ROI analysis.
• Provide insights and recommendations on talent acquisition and retention strategies.
• Partner with hiring managers and recruitment colleagues to identify areas for improvement and foster cross-functional collaboration.

What you have to offer

• A minimum of 5 years of full-cycle recruitment experience.
• Proven experience in independently managing the full recruitment lifecycle, including direct partnerships with hiring managers.
• Highly autonomous, energetic, and innovative approach to problem-solving.
• A strong communicator with exceptional collaboration and influencing skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Pharmacy industry experience is considered an asset.
• Skilled in candidate sourcing and talent pipeline development.

Who we are
Sobeys is one of Canada’s leading grocery retailers, with more than 1,600 stores across all 10 provinces and banners including Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, and Lawtons Drug Stores. Our 128,000 teammates and franchise affiliates are passionate about delivering great food and exceptional experiences to our customers and communities.

Learn more about our story and culture

Who We Are | Why Work With Us
Total Rewards
We offer a Total Rewards package designed to support teammates at work and in life. Depending on role and eligibility, teammates may receive health and dental benefits, retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan, a 10% in-store discount at participating banners, virtual healthcare and an Employee and Family Assistance Program, learning and development opportunities, parental leave top-up, and paid vacation.
Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.
Additional Information
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We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support efficiencies in the candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment processes. These AI tools do not make hiring decisions on behalf of the Company. Hiring decisions are made by our Hiring Teams.
Sobeys is committed to creating accessible and inclusive hiring processes. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.
Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.