Temporary Operations Recruitment Advisor

ForestSource; Alberta; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ForestSource in Alberta is seeking an Operations Recruitment Advisor to lead full-cycle recruitment for hourly positions across multiple Alberta sites, with a primary focus at the Spruceland Site in Acheson, AB. You will partner with Hiring Managers, HR, and the Talent Acquisition team to build pipelines, strategize sourcing, and drive the hiring process end-to-end.

The role requires 3+ years of progressive recruitment experience, strong ATS knowledge, and a proven ability to recruit

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive talent acquisition or recruitment experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven success recruiting hard-to-fill roles and developing creative sourcing strategies.
• Experience partnering with Hiring Managers and HR as a trusted recruitment advisor.
• Strong knowledge of applicant tracking systems, sourcing platforms, and recruitment technology.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong judgment, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience recruiting in manufacturing, wood products, skilled trades, or a multi-site environment is considered an asset.
• A CPHR, RPR, or related professional designation is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for hourly production positions, from intake and sourcing through selection and offer.
• Partner with Hiring Managers and HR to understand hiring needs and develop practical recruitment strategies.
• Build proactive talent pipelines for current and future workforce needs.
• Get creative with sourcing, using recruitment technology, AI-enabled tools, and new approaches to reach qualified candidates.
• Conduct candidate screens, interviews, assessments, references, and background checks.
• Present qualified candidates and provide thoughtful, business-focused hiring recommendations.
• Advise leaders on candidate availability, labour market conditions, sourcing strategies, and recruitment best practices.
• Balance candidate quality, speed, cost, and operational priorities when developing recruitment solutions.
• Support job fairs, recruitment campaigns, employer branding, and other talent attraction initiatives.
• Use recruitment data and insights to identify opportunities and continuously improve how we hire.
• Contribute to recruitment projects, process improvements, and best-practice sharing across the Talent Acquisition team.
• Ensure recruitment activities align with employment legislation, company policies, and inclusive hiring practices.

Skills

Full-cycle recruitment

Sourcing strategies

Stakeholder partnership

ATS proficiency

Manufacturing recruitment

Professional designations

Job description

Position Type: Temporary City: Acheson, AB, Canada Location: Spruceland

You’re an experienced recruiter who knows that finding great people takes more than posting a job and waiting for applications. You’re resourceful, comfortable trying new approaches, and enjoy partnering with leaders to solve challenging hiring needs.

As our Operations Recruitment Advisor, you’ll lead full-cycle recruitment for hourly positions across multiple Alberta operations, with a primary focus and working directly out of our Spruceland Site in Acheson, AB. Reporting to the Regional Human Resources Manager, you’ll work closely with Hiring Managers, HR partners, and the broader Talent Acquisition team to build talent pipelines, develop sourcing strategies, and help our operations attract the people they need to succeed.

A Day in the Life

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for hourly production positions, from intake and sourcing through selection and offer.
• Partner with Hiring Managers and HR to understand hiring needs and develop practical recruitment strategies.
• Build proactive talent pipelines for current and future workforce needs.
• Get creative with sourcing, using recruitment technology, AI-enabled tools, and new approaches to reach qualified candidates.
• Conduct candidate screens, interviews, assessments, references, and background checks.
• Present qualified candidates and provide thoughtful, business-focused hiring recommendations.
• Advise leaders on candidate availability, labour market conditions, sourcing strategies, and recruitment best practices.
• Balance candidate quality, speed, cost, and operational priorities when developing recruitment solutions.
• Support job fairs, recruitment campaigns, employer branding, and other talent attraction initiatives.
• Use recruitment data and insights to identify opportunities and continuously improve how we hire.
• Contribute to recruitment projects, process improvements, and best-practice sharing across the Talent Acquisition team.
• Ensure recruitment activities align with employment legislation, company policies, and inclusive hiring practices.

For This Role, You’ll Come Equipped With

• 3+ years of progressive talent acquisition or recruitment experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven success recruiting hard-to-fill roles and developing creative sourcing strategies.
• Experience partnering with Hiring Managers and HR as a trusted recruitment advisor.
• Strong knowledge of applicant tracking systems, sourcing platforms, and recruitment technology.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong judgment, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience recruiting in manufacturing, wood products, skilled trades, or a multi-site environment is considered an asset.
• A CPHR, RPR, or related professional designation is considered an asset.

If you’re a recruiter who enjoys solving hiring challenges, building strong partnerships, and finding creative ways to connect great people with opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note: Occasional travel will be required to support recruitment activities, career fairs, and business needs.

We believe that inclusion and diversity are essential to driving productivity, creativity, innovation, and maintaining a competitive edge. Our recruitment process is designed to be fair and equitable, focusing on qualifications and experience. We appreciate all candidates' interest, but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, and criminal record checks, depending on the role and location.