Talent Acquisition Specialist

Strathcona County; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness spending account

Employee and family assistance program

Internal training and development

Job summary

Strathcona County is seeking a collaborative Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage full-cycle recruitment and talent attraction across the organization from Edmonton, Alberta. You will work with TA Partners, HR colleagues and hiring leaders to deliver a seamless candidate experience.

This 1 full-time temporary role runs through Jan 31, 2027, with responsibilities spanning postings, scheduling, sourcing, onboarding support and data reporting. Strong communication and system skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Related training or certificate in Human Resources, Business, Management or an equivalent discipline, plus a minimum of 5 years of related experience supporting high volume recruitment.
• Knowledge of HR policies, staffing processes and terms of employment; experience across recruitment lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Support full-cycle recruitment activities: job postings, candidate communications, interview scheduling, assessments, reference checks, background checks and post-offer coordination.
• Manage inquiries and provide timely updates to candidates throughout the process.
• Work with Oracle and other recruitment systems to support resume screening, ATS/CRM, offer documents and candidate records.
• Coordinate career fairs, campus recruitment activities and information sessions.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines via LinkedIn, job boards and Boolean searches.
• Maintain recruitment materials and SharePoint content; ensure templates and tools are up-to-date.
• Support diversity and employer brand initiatives and recruitment marketing.
• Compile data, dashboards, metrics and reporting on advertising and effectiveness.
• Contribute to training, system support and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

High-volume recruitment

HR policies & processes

Communication & relationship-building

Analytical skills

Multitasking & organization

Independent & collaborative work

Education

HR certification / related training

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Oracle/ATS

LinkedIn Recruiter

SharePoint

Advanced Excel

Job description

Are you passionate about connecting talented people with meaningful careers and helping shape the future workforce of a growing organization? Strathcona County is seeking a collaborative, service-focused Talent Acquisition Specialist to support full-cycle recruitment and talent attraction initiatives across the organization.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Talent Acquisition, this role plays an integral part in delivering a positive candidate and hiring manager experience. Working closely with Talent Acquisition Partners, hiring leaders, candidates, and HR colleagues, the Talent Acquisition Specialist provides operational and recruitment support throughout the hiring lifecycle, helping attract, engage, and hire top talent while ensuring an efficient, seamless, and professional recruitment process.

This posting is for 1 Full-time temporary position up to Jan 31, 2027

Key Responsibilities:

• Support full-cycle recruitment activities, including job postings, candidate communications, interview scheduling, assessments, reference checks, background checks and post-offer coordination
• Manage recruitment inquiries and communicate timely updates to candidates throughout the recruitment process
• Work within Oracle and other recruitment systems to support resume screening, applicant tracking, offer documentation, candidate records and recruitment status updates
• Coordinate career fairs, campus recruitment activities, information sessions and other talent attraction events
• Build and maintain talent pipelines using LinkedIn, job boards, Boolean searches and other sourcing methods
• Maintain Talent Acquisition resources and content, including SharePoint pages, recruitment materials, templates, procedures, interview tools and training documentation
• Support diversity and inclusion initiatives, recruitment marketing and employer-brand activities
• Compile recruitment data, maintain dashboards and metrics, track advertising and job-board effectiveness, and support reporting and analysis
• Contribute to training, system support, research and continuous improvement projects within Talent Acquisition

Qualifications and Skills:

• Related training or certificate in Human Resources, Business, Management or an equivalent discipline, plus a minimum of 5 years of related experience supporting high volume recruitment
• In-depth knowledge of HR policies, staffing processes and procedures, employment terms and conditions, and talent acquisition practices
• Strong technical skills and the ability to work across multiple systems, including Oracle, advanced Excel and SharePoint
• Proficiency with sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards and ATS/CRM systems, including the use of Boolean search techniques
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to compile, manipulate and present recruitment data
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple recruitment schedules, projects and changing deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication, customer service and relationship-building skills
• High attention to detail, sound judgment and discretion, with the ability to manage confidential information with integrity and professionalism
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Who We Are:

Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of Alberta. Our vision is to become Canada’s most livable community, where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity, respect, safety, collaboration, and accountability.

Why Join Strathcona County:

• Health and wellness spending account
• Employee and family assistance program
• Commitment to employee development, through internal and external training and development opportunities
• Well-being programs and a safety culture focused on physical and psychological health in the workplace

Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered.

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.

Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute diverse perspectives and experiences.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.