Talent Sourcer

Dillon Consulting Limited; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Hybrid working options

Job summary

Dillon Consulting Limited, a Canadian professional services firm, is hiring a Talent Sourcer on a one-year contract. You will build and run proactive sourcing strategies to identify top passive candidates, engage them through multiple channels, and create robust talent pipelines to support growth in engineering, environmental science and infrastructure fields.

You will collaborate with Dillon's HR team, maintain professional engagement, and leverage technology and AI-enabled tools to improve

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in HR, Business or related discipline or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years in talent sourcing, recruitment, executive search or equivalent.
• Experience identifying passive candidates via proactive headhunting.
• Experience with hard-to-fill or high-volume recruitment is a plus.
• Strong proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter, ATS, Boolean search and talent research tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute proactive sourcing and headhunting strategies.
• Identify and engage passive candidates through various channels.
• Conduct talent mapping to align with hiring requirements.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for growth positions.
• Partner with project leads to understand objectives and timelines.
• Conduct initial conversations to assess fit and interest.
• Coordinate transitions to appropriate HR teams for assessment.
• Represent Dillon professionally throughout candidate engagement.
• Provide insights on talent availability, responsiveness and channel effectiveness.
• Leverage AI-enabled sourcing tools to improve efficiency.
• Follow Dillon’s recruitment processes and confidentiality requirements.

Skills

Passive candidate sourcing

Head hunting

Relationship building

Communication skills

Business acumen

Education

Post-secondary education in HR/Business or related

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Applicant Tracking Systems

Boolean search

Talent research tools

Competitor research

Market intelligence

Talent mapping

Job description

Do you have a gift for finding needles in a haystack? Are you someone with the experience and capability to source, screen, build pipelines and engage great talent in an ultra-competitive marketplace? Are you motivated and energized knowing your efforts are impacting the business operationally and strategically? Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment with both internal and external stakeholders? If you are a subject matter expert, a trusted advisor and an innovative problem solver, this opportunity is for you! As someone with excellent communication skills and business acumen, you will thrive in our fast-paced and agile environment.

We offer flexible work hours and hybrid working options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

Your opportunity

We are currently seeking candidates for a one (1) year contract position as Talent Sourcer. This role will be a welcome addition to our internal recruitment team which functions as part of Dillon’s human resources department. All members of the HR team contribute to the development of programs, regardless of role. Your input will not only be heard; it will be expected, and it will make a difference. Your enthusiasm and drive for excellence will present opportunities to chart your own path to success with a rewarding career in our firm.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute proactive sourcing and headhunting strategies aligned with Dillon’s business growth priorities and workforce plans.
• Identify and engage high‑calibre passive candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, professional networks, industry directories, competitor research, referrals, and other sourcing channels.
• Conduct targeted talent mapping to identify organizations and talent pools that align with current and future hiring requirements.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for hard‑to‑fill and anticipated growth‑related positions.
• Partner with recruitment project leads to understand growth objectives, priority roles, and anticipated hiring timelines.
• Conduct initial exploratory conversations to assess candidate interests, experience, and potential alignment with Dillon.
• Coordinate the transition of interested and qualified candidates to the appropriate RBP or hiring team for further assessment.
• Represent Dillon professionally and consistently throughout the candidate engagement process.
• Provide actionable insights on talent availability, candidate responsiveness, sourcing channel effectiveness, and recruitment challenges.
• Leverage technology, automation, and AI-enabled sourcing tools responsibly to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Follow Dillon’s recruitment processes, confidentiality requirements, and applicable employment legislation.

Qualifications

• Post‑secondary education in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

Experience

• Five (5) or more years of experience in talent sourcing, recruitment, executive search, agency recruitment, or a similar research‑intensive talent acquisition role.
• Demonstrated experience identifying and engaging passive candidates through proactive headhunting.
• Experience supporting hard‑to‑fill positions, specialized professional roles, or high‑volume recruitment is an asset.
• Strong proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter, applicant tracking systems, Boolean search, and other talent research tools.
• Experience conducting competitor research, talent mapping, and market intelligence.
• Familiarity with consulting, engineering, environmental science, infrastructure, or other professional services industries is an asset.

Why choose Dillon

Dillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results. We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation, and are empowered to continually grow and develop.

We live our core values:

• Achievement: do the work to hit the target;
• Continuous Development: always learning; always adapting; always growing;
• Creativity: discover new possibilities;
• Courage: do the things that matter, especially when it’s hard;
• Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences;
• Reliability: words result in actions that build trust.

About Dillon

D illon is a proudly Canadian, employee‑owned, professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management. We partner with clients to provide committed, collaborative, and inventive solutions to complex, multi‑faci­tual projects. With over 28 offices and more than 1200 employees across Canada, Dillon offers a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities.

Now operating for over 75 years, we continue to strive for excellence in everything we do. Dillon has been listed as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 20 years in a row and has the distinction of being a Platinum Club member in this program.

Health & Safety at Dillon

Prospective employees are expected to fully align with Dillon's core commitment to Health & Safety. This includes active, ongoing engagement with our Health & Safety processes and platform, and the active, ongoing identification and reporting of health and safety hazards.

Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon

Dillon is committed to employment equity and an inclusive, diverse workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please let us know. We look forward to hearing from you.

Technology enablement and the use of AI at Dillon

We invest in modern technologies to enable continuous improvement across the organization. Please be advised that Dillon Consulting utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) assisted tools to support parts of our recruitment process to increase efficiency and fairness. While AI supports this process, all hiring decisions are made by our human recruiting team. By applying, you acknowledge and consent to this use.