Talent Acquisition Specialist

MaKami College; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Spending & Lifestyle Accounts

Educational Allowance for Professional

Emergency Allowance for Unexpected1

Free Massages at Our Student Clinic

Discounts on College Programs &Courses

Staff Discount in College Store

On-Site Gym Access

Free Parking

Job summary

MaKami College is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead the full recruitment lifecycle across our Edmonton and Calgary campuses. You will partner with campus leaders to build pipelines, craft compelling ads, and manage postings on multiple platforms while ensuring a positive candidate experience.

Ideal candidates bring 2–5 years in recruitment, strong sourcing and interviewing skills, experience with ATS/HRIS, and a commitment to inclusive hiring.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of progressive recruitment or talent acquisition experience.
• Experience managing full-cycle recruitment in high-volume environments.
• Experience recruiting across multiple functions including academic, administrative, operational, and leadership roles.
• Strong sourcing, interviewing, and candidate assessment skills.
• Experience using ATS, HRIS, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other recruitment technologies.
• Knowledge of Alberta employment standards and recruitment best practices.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written).
• Strong interpersonal skills for teamwork and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers and campus leaders to understand staffing needs.
• Develop recruitment strategies to attract candidates across academic, administrative, and operational roles.
• Create engaging job ads reflecting role requirements and MaKami College branding.
• Manage postings across multiple platforms and networks.
• Source passive and active candidates using various outreach methods.
• Conduct resume reviews, phone screenings, and virtual interviews; assess qualifications and culture fit.
• Present shortlists with insights to hiring managers and facilitate interviews.
• Coordinate interviews and deliver a positive candidate experience.
• Maintain candidate communications and build talent pipelines.
• Manage ATS records, ensure compliance, and generate reports.
• Coordinate reference checks and employment documentation.
• Assist with onboarding coordination and salary discussions with HR.
• Promote inclusive hiring practices and support policy development.

Skills

Recruitment

Sourcing

Interviewing

ATS

HRIS

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Diploma or degree in HR/Business/Psychology/Communications

CPHR designation asset

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

ATS

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Brief Description

Work in a purpose driven career with MaKami College, a public post-secondary college that has been helping students for over 20 years, with locations in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta.

Brief Description

Work in a purpose driven career with MaKami College, a public post-secondary college that has been helping students for over 20 years, with locations in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta. MaKami College offers students in-person, online, and blended programs in Massage Therapy, Health Care Aide, Business Administrative Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, and more. Rapidly growing, we are working to expand our campuses and are continuously working to add programs to our course catalogue. We work with our team to grow and develop in areas they are passionate about, focusing on our MaKami Pillars - Leadership, Professionalism, Helpfulness, and Inspiration. MaKami team members are provided with many opportunities for professional career growth in a fulfilling and dynamic work environment.

The MaKami team is passionate about creating generational change through education, and we provide the tools and a safe environment for our staff to change the lives of our students and their families.

The Talent Acquisition Specialist plays a critical role in supporting MaKami College's continued growth by attracting, engaging, and hiring talented professionals who are aligned with the College's mission, values, and commitment to student success. This position is responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle, building strong candidate pipelines, and partnering with hiring managers to identify and secure top talent across academic, administrative, and operational functions. Through effective talent acquisition strategies and a commitment to delivering an exceptional candidate experience, the Recruiter helps ensure MaKami College has the skilled and passionate workforce needed to achieve its strategic goals and support excellence in education across its Calgary and Edmonton campuses.

Key Accountabilities (key Duties & Desired Outcomes)

• Partner with hiring managers, department leaders, and campus administrators to understand current and future staffing requirements.
• Develop customized recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates across academic, administrative, student services, and corporate functions.
• Create compelling and engaging job advertisements that accurately reflect role requirements and promote MaKami College's employer brand.
• Manage job postings across multiple platforms, including job boards, social media channels, professional networks, educational institutions, and industry-specific recruitment sites.
• Proactively source passive and active candidates using networking, direct outreach, referrals, online sourcing tools, and social recruiting techniques.
• Conduct resume reviews, phone screenings, virtual interviews, and candidate assessments to evaluate qualifications, skills, and cultural fit.
• Present qualified candidate shortlists to hiring managers, providing detailed insights and recommendations to support hiring decisions.
• Coordinate and facilitate interviews while ensuring positive and professional experience for candidates and hiring teams.
• Maintain continuous communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process, ensuring transparency and timely updates.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future workforce needs.
• Manage and maintain applicant records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), ensuring accuracy, compliance, and effective reporting.
• Coordinate reference checks, background verification processes, and employment documentation.
• Prepare offer letters and support salary discussions in collaboration with Human Resources and hiring managers.
• Ensure recruitment activities align with applicable employment legislation, privacy requirements, and company policies.
• Assist with onboarding coordination to create a seamless transition from candidate to employee.
• Promote equitable, diverse, and inclusive hiring practices that support MaKami College's commitment to creating an inclusive workplace
• Support the development and implementation of recruitment policies, procedures, and best practices.

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, or a related discipline preferred.
• Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation or progress toward certification is an asset.
• Recruitment marketing or employer branding certification considered an asset.
• Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification in Excel, Outlook, or Microsoft 365 is considered an asset.

Experience

• 2-5 years of progressive recruitment or talent acquisition experience.
• Experience managing full-cycle recruitment processes in a high-volume or fast-paced environment.
• Experience recruiting across multiple business functions, including academic, administrative, operational, and leadership positions.
• Strong understanding of sourcing strategies, interviewing techniques, and candidate assessment practices.
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), HRIS platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other recruitment technologies.
• Knowledge of Alberta employment standards and recruitment best practices.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Excellent communicator with a strong command of the English language (both verbal and written)
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment.

Perks & Benefits

• Health Spending & Lifestyle Accounts
• Educational Allowance for Professional Development
• Emergency Allowance for Unexpected Needs
• Free Massages at Our Student Clinic
• Discounts on College Programs & Courses
• Staff Discount in College Store
• On-Site Gym Access
• Free Parking

Qualified candidates should reply to this ad with their cover letter and resume. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those who meet our criteria will be contacted to continue in our process.