Talent Acquisition Specialist

Bird Construction

Talent Acquisition Specialist leading full cycle recruitment for Bird Construction's salaried roles in Edmonton or Calgary. Establishing relationships and sourcing talent in a high-volume environment.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeEdmonton • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Establish strong internal relationships with 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
Maintain complete and accurate staffing documentation as required by law within the ATS (Applicant Tracking System), Workday
Participate in planning meetings with the business to stay current on upcoming projects and resource requirements
Manage general employment inquiries
Support the execution of national employment brand activities for Bird Construction as an employer of choice
Other duties as directed by the Manager, Talent Acquisition

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years’ recruiting experience in high volume recruitment and salaried hires
Experience in the construction or oil/gas industries an asset
Agency experience also an asset
Experience with direct sourcing, selection and staffing strategies, programs, vendors and tools
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and safety focus
Inclusive workplace culture

ATS Keywords

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

recruitingtalent acquisitionsourcingselectionstaffing strategiesmetrics trackingdocumentationATSWorkdaycandidate marketing

Soft Skills

relationship buildingmulti-taskingpressure managementanalytical skillscritical thinkingproblem-solvingattention to detailinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillscommunication skills