Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract)

Aplin; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 33,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Aplin is seeking a Contract Talent Acquisition Specialist for a 6-month engagement to support a large project. The role focuses on high-volume recruitment, candidate screening, and clear communication of employment details.

The position is hybrid in-office in Calgary, AB, with responsibilities spanning screening, pipeline building, offer coordination, and collaboration with hiring leaders. The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of recruiting experience, experience in industrial sectors such as oil &

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of recruiting experience or equivalent
• Experience in industrial sectors (oil & gas, mining, construction, field-based hiring)
• Strong screening and candidate communication abilities
• Excellent organization in a fast-moving environment
• Comfort with ATS and maintaining process documentation
• Oracle Recruiting Cloud experience is a plus
• Interest in AI-enabled recruiting tools is a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage high-volume candidate flow for multiple levels of hiring under a single requisition structure
• Conduct resume screening and phone screens to assess fit, interest, and availability
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines to support attrition and staffing waves
• Prepare and coordinate offer letters and support offer process steps
• Partner with hiring leaders to move candidates quickly through steps
• Track activity and status in the ATS with discipline and accuracy
• Explain project details clearly, e.g., rotation schedules and employment considerations

Skills

High-volume recruiting

Candidate screening

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Post-secondary degree

Tools

ATS tools

Oracle Recruiting Cloud

AI-enabled tools

Job description

We are seeking a Contract Talent Acquisition Specialist (6 months) to support a large project with one of our large clients. This role will focus on high-volume recruiting delivery—primarily candidate assessment. The successful candidate will be comfortable recruiting for different roles and clearly explaining employment details to candidates. This position is hybrid in-office in Calgary, AB.

What you’ll do

• Manage high-volume candidate flow for multiple levels of hiring under a single requisition structure
• Conduct resume screening and phone screens to assess fit, interest, and availability
• Build and maintain candidate pipelines to support ongoing attrition and staffing waves
• Prepare and coordinate offer letters and support offer process steps (including follow-ups as needed)
• Partner closely with hiring leaders to schedule next steps quickly and keep momentum
• Track activity and status accurately in the ATS and maintain strong recruiting discipline
• Communicate project-specific details clearly and consistently (e.g., rotation schedules and related employment considerations)

What you bring

• 2–4 years of recruiting experience; high-volume exposure is key
• Experience in industrial, oil & gas, mining, construction, or field-based hiring environments and asset
• Strong screening and candidate communication skills; confident guiding candidates through process steps
• Excellent organization and responsiveness in a fast-moving environment
• Comfort using ATS tools and maintaining clean process documentation
• Experience with Oracle Recruiting Cloud is an asset
• Interest/comfort using AI-enabled tools to reduce manual effort is a plus
• Post-secondary diploma/degree preferred

At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.