Talent Acquisition Specialist, Pharmacy

Shoppers Drug Mart; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Shoppers Drug Mart is seeking a Recruiter to shape the future of pharmacy in Alberta. This role involves attracting top talent, conducting full-cycle recruitment, and building relationships within the organization. With opportunities for remote work and field presence, you will play a vital role in our inclusive team culture.

Benefits

Purchase discount program

Competitive pay

Online learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years recruitment experience.
• Strong understanding of sourcing techniques.
• Ability to manage 30+ vacancies.

Responsibilities

• Identify creative sourcing strategies for pharmacy talent.
• Conduct interviews and provide hiring recommendations.
• Attend recruitment events to build relationships.

Skills

Sourcing

Relationship Building

Detail Oriented

Education

Post secondary education in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

Location:

2305 - 29 Street N.E., Calgary, Alberta, T1Y 0A4

At Shoppers Drug Mart, we’re innovating health and wellness in Canada. From prescriptions to walk-in clinics, and a beloved loyalty program, we’re caring and supporting our customers in new ways every day.
With more than 1,300 locally owned and operated stores from coast to coast, the Shoppers Drug Mart network is more than a great place to shop, it’s a great place to work. We’re committed to building our talented team who champion collaboration, kindness and inclusivity. Join our team, and help recognize a healthy future for your career and for all Canadians.

Why this role is important?

Shape the future of pharmacy at Shoppers Drug Mart in Alberta by attracting top talent and driving innovative recruitment strategies. Join a team committed to inclusiveness and belonging, where you'll build relationships and make a real impact on our growing organization

This role offers the flexibility of remote work while also requiring in-field presence at campus recruitment events. Access to a vehicle and a valid driver's license are preferred due to the travel requirements. Occasional trips to our Calgary office may be necessary for specific meetings.

This role has the option of being based in Edmonton or Calgary.

What you'll do:

• Talent Attraction- You will identify and apply creative sourcing strategies to attract top pharmacy talent for Shoppers Drug Mart in Alberta. You will develop cost effective, efficient, proactive and innovative solutions to meet clients’ recruiting needs.

• Full-Cycle Recruitment- Conduct interviews to assess candidates; make hiring recommendations; provide support and counsel to hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.

• Relationship Building- You will create and maintain working relationships with internal team members to understand current and future recruitment needs, and determine optimum sourcing strategies.

• Recruitment Events- Attend industry and campus recruitment events to develop relationships with prospective talent throughout Alberta

• Tracking- You will use Workday to maintain information during the recruitment process; ensuring all information is current and activity is updated on a regular basis.

• Commitment to promoting a workplace of inclusiveness and belonging

What you bring:

• Experience- 3+ years recruitment experience

• Education- Post secondary education equivalent to a diploma or degree in HR or a related fieldpreferred

• Sourcing- Strong understanding of “leading market” sourcing and recruitment techniques and methods; effective at identifying and sourcing passive candidates; strong direct sourcing.

• Portfolio Management- Ability to optimally manage a corporate portfolio consisting of 30+ vacancies/requisitions at one time

• Detail Oriented- Ability to pay close attention to details and maintain accurate records

• ATS- Exposure to an applicant tracking system (ATS), Workday preferred.

• Willingness to travel throughout the province on Alberta when needed

Why work at Shoppers Drug Mart?

Acting as consultants, supporting internal customers and the Associate-Owners, you will get experience unique to the retail industry while working for an award-winning national brand. Benefit from a purchase discount program, competitive pay and online learning through Academy.

Take ownership of your work and find more ways to care about your work, co-workers, customers and community.

How You’ll Succeed:

At Shoppers Drug Mart Inc., we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture. We believe great people model our values, are authentic, build trust and make connections.

If that sounds like you, and you are open-minded, responsive to change and up to the challenges provided in a fast-paced retail environment, apply today.

Employment Type:

Full time

Type of Role:

Regular

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

In addition, we believe that compliance with laws is about doing the right thing. Upholding the law is part of our Code of Conduct – it reinforces what our customers and stakeholders expect of us.

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