Talent Acquisition Consultant - Contract

Stantec; Calgary; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec seeks an experienced Talent Acquisition Consultant for a temporary role supporting full cycle recruiting across business units. This position emphasizes collaboration, effective sourcing strategies, and a commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace. The ideal candidate will possess strong consulting skills and a deep understanding of talent markets.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of related work experience in the A/E/C industry preferred.
• Experience in client-facing roles is required.
• Prior agency/executive search experience is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with teams to develop strategies for talent attraction and hiring.
• Supports interview and selection processes.
• Models Stantec Values and ensures best candidate experience.

Skills

Consulting skills

Sourcing talent

Communication insights

Negotiation strategies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

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At Stantec, we have some of the world’s leading professionals passionate about enabling our business to be its best. Our business teams include finance, procurement, human resources, information technology, marketing, corporate development, HSSE, real estate, legal, and practice services. We bring diverse backgrounds, skills, and expertise and create a caring culture where everyone can thrive. Through teamwork and collaboration, we’re building a stronger, more resilient Stantec every day.

Your Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Consultant, who wants to be part of a purpose-driven organization that is focused on helping our clients, employees, colleagues, and communities thrive. Reporting through to the Manager, Talent Acquisition, this is a temporary position up to a one-year term, where you will be responsible for interfacing with one of our 5 business operating units and collaborating within a team environment to support the business in full cycle recruiting activities. Our people are Stantec’s most valuable resource, and by joining our team you will support the successful execution of business and talent attraction strategies through effective sourcing and hiring in North America. This position is geared towards a highly personable, client-focused professional with demonstrated subject matter expertise in the hiring process, who can provide coaching and guidance on staffing-related items in addition to full cycle recruiting for the opportunities they directly own.

Join our collaborative HR (Human Resources) team and play an integral role delivering talent services, within a culture that values inclusion, celebrates shared success and embraces ambition.

Whether you choose to work from home, in the office, or a hybrid of both, we support a vibrant, healthy, enriching workplace culture fostering positive client experience, interaction, and excellence in project delivery.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with respective teams to identify, attract, and hire targeted talent and to develop strategies to retain a full talent pipeline for your assigned portfolio.
• Works with business leaders to identify, develop, and implement strategic sourcing and talent attraction initiatives resulting in quality talent pipelines to meet workforce needs.
• Identifies and effectively uses appropriate tools and media to execute strategies.
• Ensures best in class candidate experience.
• Supports interview and selection process.
• Proactively partners with hiring managers on negotiation strategies as part of the offer process and develops salary recommendations.
• Ensures adherence and compliance to all required employment legislation.
• Supports and models Stantec Values.
• Ensures all data is documented within the Applicant Tracking System.
• Implements and reinforces all branding and talent brand messaging to attract top talent.
  
  

Your Capabilities And Credentials

• Demonstrates strong consulting skills acquired through previous experience working in a client facing role.
• Proven experience successfully sourcing talent across multiple geographies.
• Possesses knowledge and ability to communicate insights on global talent markets.
• Prior agency/executive search experience is considered a strong asset.
• Ability to quickly establish and build effective working relationships.
• Prior experience successfully operating in a geographically dispersed team is a plus.
  
  

Education And Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business, Liberal Arts, or related field;

Minimum of five (5) years of related work experience in the A/E/C industry is preferred.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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Salary Range(s)

• Locations in Lower Mainland - BC - Min Salary $ 79,200.00 - Max Salary $ 114,800.00
  
  

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Primary Location: Canada | AB | Calgary

Organization: BC-1297 HR Talent Acquisition-CA Canada

Employee Status: Temporary

Job Level: Nonmanager

Travel: No

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 19/06/2025 08:06:07

Req ID: 1001166

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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