Talent Acquisition Consultant

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Positive workplace culture & work-life

Job summary

Government of Alberta, based in Edmonton, is seeking a Talent Acquisition Consultant to deliver full-cycle recruitment services and advise hiring managers. This temporary, term-based role supports open competition recruitment with PSC oversight, in a dynamic HR environment.

You will collaborate with hiring teams, shape recruitment strategies, and ensure high-quality outcomes for Albertans while building trusted partnerships across government.

Qualifications

• Two-year diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related area plus one year of related experience.
• Equivalencies accepted: 1-year certificate with 1-year experience; 1-year of education for 1-year of experience; or 1-year experience for 1-year education.
• Preference given to applicants with 3+ years experience in talent acquisition or HR.
• Assets include consultative support, building relationships, and providing strategic guidance to stakeholders.
• Unionized or public-sector recruitment experience and experience supporting complex recruitment projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver full-cycle recruitment services aligned with APS policies and directives.
• Provide consultative advice to hiring managers on recruitment strategies and process requirements.
• Prepare inclusive job advertisements, screen applications, coordinate and support interviews, conduct reference checks, and support offers.
• Balance multiple recruitment files while responding to shifting priorities.
• Contribute to team collaboration and continuous improvement within Talent Acquisition.
• Participate in projects that support PSC priorities.

Skills

Recruitment

Consultative advisory

Relationship building

Communication

Education

HR/d BA-related diploma

1-year cert + 1-year experience equivalency

3+ years talent acquisition experience (preferred)

Job description

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Consultant

Job Requisition ID: 88096

Ministry: Public Service Commission

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full-Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary: Temporary (various terms)

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: October 2, 2026

Classification: Human Relations 1

Salary: $2,287.59 - $3,389.59 biweekly ($59,706.10 - $88,468.30/year)

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities.

The Public Service Commission (PSC) ensures Alberta has a professional, non-partisan and diverse public service that proudly serves Albertans. The expertise and talent that PSC staff bring to their work is critical to our overall success, as our Ministry is responsible for delivering HR services in all HR functional areas, internal communications and employee engagement to the Government of Alberta.

Build the next stage of your career with the Public Service Commission! We offer employee supports, career growth, and comprehensive benefit packages!

The Alberta Public Service provides a comprehensive total compensation package. For more information and to calculate your potential total compensation as a Talent Acquisition Consultant, visit Government of Alberta - Pay Benefits / Careers Research .

This competition may be used to fill current and future vacancies for temporary and permanent Talent Acquisition Consultant positions and/orfill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

Candidates who are successful in the selection process will be placed in a talent pool. The number of positions to be filled has not been identified at this time.

Role Responsibilities

Enjoy connecting people with meaningful opportunities and navigating complex hiring challenges? Bring your talent acquisition or consulting experience to the Alberta Public Service as a Talent Acquisition Consultant, supporting excellence in hiring across government.

This role is a great fit for professionals who thrive in an HR environment and enjoy learning through hands‑on experience. You’ll work closely with hiring managers, offering practical, consultative advice throughout the hiring process and contributing to strategic, high‑quality outcomes that make a real difference for Albertans.

If you enjoy collaboration, and building confidence as a trusted advisor, you’ll feel right at home here.

As a Talent Acquisition Consultant, you will:

• Deliver full-cycle recruitment services in alignment with APS policies and directives.
• Provide consultative advice to hiring managers on recruitment strategies, workforce considerations, and process requirements.
• Prepare inclusive job advertisements, screen applications, coordinate and support interviews, conduct reference checks, and support offer processes.
• Balance multiple recruitment files while responding to shifting priorities.
• Contribute to team collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement initiatives within Talent Acquisition.
• Participate in projects and initiatives that support broader PSC priorities.

Key to your success is the ability to build an understanding of your clients’ business needs and translate that insight into practical staffing solutions. You’ll rely on strong communication skills, thoughtful analysis, and problem‑solving abilities to navigate complex information and provide client‑focused advice.

We encourage collaboration, a positive working environment, and a drive for results. To be successful in the role you must be flexible and agile to quickly adapt to changing priorities with a client‑centric focus.

Competencies

• Drive for Results – You know what outcomes are important and maximize resources to achieve results that are aligned with the goals of the organization, while maintaining accountability.
• Systems Thinking – You anticipate outcomes and potential impacts across inter-related areas and factors this into planning and problem solving.
• Creative Problem Solving – You have the ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.
• Agility – In our fast-paced environment, you are able to anticipate, assess, readily adapt to changing priorities, and work effectively with shifting priorities.
• Develop Networks – You proactively build networks, connecting and building trust in relationships with clients.

Qualifications

A two-year diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related area plus one year of related experience; or equivalent as stated below:

Equivalencies will be accepted on the basis of a related 1-year certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution and 2-years of related experience.

Directly related education or experience considered based on 1-year of education for 1-year of experience; or 1-year of experience for 1-year of education

Preference will be given to applicants with 3+ years of experience in talent acquisition or human resources.

Assets include:

• Experience providing consultative support, building strong relationships, and offering strategic guidance to stakeholders.
• Unionized or public‑sector recruitment experience.
• Experience supporting complex recruitment projects and high-volume hiring initiatives.

Position Terms: Temporary (various terms) with the possibility of becoming permanent.

Location: Downtown, Edmonton

Hours of work: 7.25 hours per day/36.25 hours per week

Successful candidates will be placed into a talent pool. Those who are being considered for a vacancy will be contacted and will progress to pre-employment checks; those who are not will be part of the talent pool for twelve months.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what we have to offer:

• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Cindy Zaiffdeen at [e-mail].