TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST

City of Airdrie; Airdrie; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Alberta is seeking a passionate Talent Acquisition Specialist to enhance their recruitment efforts. This role involves developing innovative recruitment strategies, building relationships with potential candidates, and ensuring a smooth onboarding process for new hires. The organization prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment, where employees can thrive and contribute to the community. With a competitive compensation package and a commitment to professional growth, this opportunity is perfect for those eager to make a meaningful impact in their community.

Benefits

Health and dental premiums

First-in-class pension plan

Career development and tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Annual adult Genesis Place pass

Social events

Health & wellness initiatives

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience as a Talent Acquisition Specialist or similar role.
• Post-secondary education in Business/Human Resources or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive recruitment strategies.
• Assist with onboarding process to elevate employee experience.
• Build strong relationships with potential candidates.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Relationship Building

Recruitment Strategies

Organizational Skills

Confidentiality

Time Management

Education

Post-secondary education in Business/Human Resources

Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR)

Registered Professional Recruiter (RPR)

Certified Talent Management Practitioner (CTMP)

Tools

LinkedIn Talent Solutions

Indeed

Glassdoor

Job description

Please visit our website www.airdrie.ca to apply, applications will only be accepted through our online application system.

Position ID: J0425-0338
Job Title: TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Human Resources
Number Of Positions: 1
Min Salary: $40.56/Hour
Max Salary: $50.70/Hour

As one of the fastest growing cities in Alberta, the City of Airdrie is a recognized leader in building a vibrant and sustainable community through innovation.

At the City of Airdrie, incredible opportunities happen every day in a flexible work environment that is tailored to each department. Our inclusive culture and values create a workplace where we welcome aspiring, driven and creative individuals to help us accomplish our business and community goals. We are supportive of one another, and we have fun while we serve our community. We are passionate about improving the lives of our residents through care and respect; that is the foundation of our organization. At the City of Airdrie, we learn, grow and accomplish great things together.

If you have a passion for building a better community and are ready to join the excitement, we’d love to hear from you!

The Opportunity:
The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for the on-going cycle of attracting, sourcing, interviewing, hiring and onboarding employees. This position is also responsible for networking and relationship building with potential candidate communities to continually build and enhance the talent pool for the organization. This role is a strong support to our long-term goals of creating and developing our talent pipeline, which enhances our ability to have a strong succession plan in place.

Primary accountabilities include:
Develop and implement comprehensive recruitment strategies to meet organizational staffing needs
Assist with development and maintenance of all talent management processes including succession planning, policy and procedure development, and recruitment and retention strategies
Develop and maintain relationships with hiring managers and HR team to understand needs, knowledge, skills, and abilities for each recruitment effort
Assist with creating engaging job descriptions and/or postings for all new or vacant positions to promote the city as an employer of choice
Perform initial resume review, candidate screening and short-listing, conducting in-person/virtual interviews and reference/background checks
Conduct new hire orientation and assist with on-boarding process to elevate employee experience
Build strong relationships with potential/passive high-quality candidates to ensure a viable talent pipeline for future needs
Prepare analytics and reports to highlight trends, opportunities and challenges related to recruitment efforts

You Bring:
Post-secondary education in Business/Human Resources or related field
Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) certification preferred
Membership in the Association of Professional Recruiters of Canada (APRC), with the RPR (Registered Professional Recruiter) designation is an asset
Certified Talent Management Practitioner (CTMP) is an asset
3-5 years’ experience as a Talent Acquisition Specialist, or similar role
Experience in the continual development of talent pipelines and sourcing potential candidates
Familiarity with social media, resume databases and professional networks
Experience with job search engines like LinkedIn Talent Solutions, Indeed, Glassdoor to proactively attract and source candidates
Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships
Highly organized and detail-oriented personality with excellent prioritization and time management skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to learn quickly
Ability to have open dialogue and collaborate with team
Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously

We Offer:
Along with a competitive compensation program and City paid health and dental premiums, this position also includes:
Excellent health, dental, paramedical, and benefits plan
First-in-class pension plan
Career development and tuition reimbursement
Employee discounts, annual adult Genesis Place pass, social events, and health & wellness initiatives

Continuous learning through training and development is encouraged as are flexible work arrangements, when possible. We recognize that our people work best when they feel engaged in their environment and appreciated for their efforts and our overall benefits package reflects that.
Additional Information:
This full time position (37.5 hours per week) includes a comprehensive benefits and pension package.

Must be available to conduct new hire orientation for part time/casual employees on Monday evenings on an occasional basis.

Next Steps:
Candidates are invited to apply online at www.airdrie.ca. We only accept resumes and additional application documents through our online recruitment system. In person applications, email or other online forms will not be considered.

Postings close at 9 p.m. on the closing date listed in the posting. We recommend applying as soon as possible as we are not able to accept late applications.

Please review the job competition carefully and be sure to attach any specifically requested documentation in the My Documents section of your application.

Interviewing and hiring may commence prior to the posted closing date.

Thank you for your interest in the City of Airdrie.