Talent Acquisition Specialist (6 Month Term)

Socket.dev; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Talent Acquisition professional in Calgary for a full-time, hybrid work arrangement. The role focuses on managing the complete recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to interview and final hire, partnering with business stakeholders to ensure timely fills and strong candidate experience.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in talent acquisition, experience with HRIS systems, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related discipline.
• 3+ years' experience in talent acquisition, full cycle recruitment.
• Experience using HRIS applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter who can work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid understanding of Boolean search, passive recruiting tools and social media.

Responsibilities

• Manage full life cycle recruitment with business stakeholders to ensure continuity.
• Complete hiring process within defined metrics to minimize time-to-start.
• Partner with stakeholders to design recruitment campaigns and interview strategies.
• Screen resumes, shortlist candidates, conduct in-depth interviews and provide recommendations.
• Source talent through multiple channels and create talent pipelines.
• Coach stakeholders on recruitment best practices and candidate experience.
• Occasionally work outside normal hours to support recruitment events.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Boolean search

Social recruiting

Talent acquisition

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS Applications

Ceridian Dayforce

Job description

Status: Full-time, Non-unionized, Term end date- March 31, 2027

Work Model: Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days WFH). Employees must be available to work in office five (5) days a week to meet business requirements.

Number of positions available: 1

WHY CALGARY AIRPORTS

Powered by heart and dedicated to excellence, we're the team that keeps Calgary connected - and you could be our newest member.

We're in the business of uplifting people, and every day, we create runways to new places and possibilities, building a better airport experience for everyone.

WHAT'S THE TEAM LIKE

Our team is dedicated to supporting the organization's human resources needs through a variety of specialized functions. We focus on recruiting top talent, providing strategic support, managing employee relations, and ensuring compliance with disability and accommodation requirements. You will be part of a dynamic group that works collaboratively to enhance the overall employee experience.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage full life cycle recruitment while working with business stakeholders. Filling positions in a timely manner to ensure the business continuity of that area.
• Complete hiring process within defined metrics to minimize overall time-to-start.
• Partner with business stakeholders to create successful recruiting campaigns including sourcing strategy, assessment criteria, interview strategies and designing job-specific test scenarios.
• Screen resumes, shortlist candidates that fit the recruitment strategy, and conduct in-depth interviews to assess fit and skills, providing recommendations to business stakeholders.
• Proactively source talent through multiple channels including social networking, web-based searches, and networking to attract both active and passive candidates and create and capture talent pipelines.
• Coach business stakeholders and interview teams on best practices throughout the recruitment process.
• Ensure employer brand is present through the recruiting process with a focus on advancing the candidate experience.
• Work occasionally outside normal business hours to support candidate experience and recruitment events.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING

• You'll need to be eligible to obtain and maintain a RAIC, don't worry - we'll help you through this! For more details, check out: RAIC Programand Application Information
• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related discipline.
• 3+ years' experience working in talent acquisition conducting full cycle recruitment. Relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Experience utilizing HRIS Applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and able to present point of view in a clear and concise manner.
• Demonstrated self-started, able to work independently in a fast paced, change oriented environment.
• Solid understanding of Boolean search, passive recruiting tools and social media platforms

WHAT ADDITIONAL SKILLS ARE AN ASSET

• Bilingual in English and French
• Experience with Ceridian Dayforce preferred.
• Current or working towards Registered Professional Recruiter (RPR) or Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation.
• Experience in a unionized environment considered an asset.

WHAT DOES DIVERSITY MEAN TO US

We are committed to building a team where exceptional leadership shines and our crew thrives both at work and at home. We believe that deliberate steps such as creating a workplace that is physically and psychologically safe, equitable to all, and actively and diligently taking steps along the path to reconciliation are the keys to making this a reality.

OUR VALUES

We prioritize genuine concern and compassion for everyone we engage with, from our team members to our partners and guests, always striving to help and support one another.

We actively seek diverse perspectives in our decision-making and collaboratively tackle challenges.

We work together with trust and transparency, supporting one another to achieve the collective goals of our organization.

We grow, evolve, and adapt with purpose, continually aligning our actions with our vision.

We embrace curiosity and boldly challenge the status quo, exploring new opportunities and taking thoughtful, responsible risks that drive purposeful innovation.