Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition for Western Canada, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for the full cycle recruitment of salaried hires supporting our Operations and Corporate groups.

This position can be based out of either our Edmonton or Calgary offices.

• Salaried Roles
  • Execute full cycle recruitment for salaried hires in line with the talent acquisition policies, procedures, standards, and salaried workflow.
  • Lead the talent acquisition process and create a consistent and positive experience for the candidate and hiring team.
  • Liaise with the Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition to support the development and implementation of talent acquisition strategies and candidate marketing programs.
  • Execute strategic programs to identify and attract talent.
  • Track talent acquisition metrics defined by the Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition to monitor talent acquisition trends and determine potential improvements.
  • Actively source candidates as appropriate.
• Relationships
  • Establish strong internal relationships within the business, People & Culture and front-line leadership.
  • Act as the talent acquisition ambassador for the organization and establish a strong external network and partnerships with agencies, associations, and universities.
• Administration
  • Maintain complete and accurate staffing documentation as required by law within the HRIS system (Workday).
  • Participate in planning meetings with the business to stay current on upcoming projects and resource requirements.
  • Manage general employment inquiries.
• Strategic & Business Planning
  • Support the execution of national employment brand activities for Bird Construction as an employer of choice.
  • Other duties as directed by the Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition.

• 4 - 8 years’ recruiting experience in high volume recruitment and salaried hires
• Experience in the construction industry an asset
• Experience using Workday an asset
• Knowledge of sourcing, selection and staffing strategies, programs, vendors and tools
• Understanding of workforce-related federal and provincial employment laws and regulations
• Ability to forge, grow and maintain positive relationships with multiple groups
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities, capable of handling pressure and challenges in a dynamic business environment
• Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritization of work to achieve them
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting, problem-solving skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Highly developed interpersonal and organizational skills
• Superior customer service orientation
• Ability to work collaboratively with a positive attitude
• Superior written and verbal communication skills