Area Recruiter

First Student

Area Recruiter building talent pipelines for First Student’s Canadian school transportation operations. Sourcing candidates, managing recruiting strategy, and supporting hiring across Western and Central Canada.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaJuniorMid-Level💰 CA$75,000 - CA$80,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and maintaining diverse candidate pools, optimizing recruiting strategies, and analyzing recruitment metrics. Proficient in collaborating with internal teams and community partners to enhance recruitment efforts and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration2 Years of Recruiting ExperienceExperience Using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)Proficiency in Microsoft Office SuiteBilingual French/English

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Hard Skills

Recruiting StrategiesCandidate SourcingRecruitment Metrics AnalysisApplication Pipeline DevelopmentProject Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationOrganizational SkillsHigh Level of IntegrityCreative Problem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)Microsoft Office Suite

Industry Keywords

Recruitment PartnershipsCommunity OutreachJob FairsCompliance with Provincial RegulationsTalent Acquisition

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain diverse candidate pools for drivers, attendants, and other critical staff across multiple locations
Use online platforms, community outreach, and in-person networking for candidate sourcing
Build the company’s brand presence within local communities
Tailor and optimize recruiting strategies for the operational area
Partner with internal teams to implement strategic recruiting initiatives
Analyze recruitment metrics and reports and adjust sourcing strategies
Build relationships with community leaders, schools, and other talent sources
Represent the company at job fairs, trade shows, and community events
Engage customers and stakeholders to develop recruitment partnerships
Prepare recruiting reports covering candidate flow, source effectiveness, and hiring timelines
Ensure recruiting activities comply with company policies, provincial regulations, and industry standards
Partner with Candidate Experience, Training, and Location Manager teams through onboarding
Collaborate with marketing teams on targeted recruiting campaigns and promotional materials
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Management, Communications, or a related field preferred, or equivalent work experience
2 years of relevant recruiting experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong project management and organizational skills
Willingness to travel up to 40% for job fairs, recruiting events, and team support
Ability to travel throughout Western and Central provinces in Canada
Access to a vehicle for travel
Ability to travel frequently and on short notice based on operational needs
Bilingual French/English is an asset but not required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Events Coordinator and/or Campus Recruitment experience is an asset
Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to develop creative recruitment solutions and improve processes
Successful track record building an application pipeline with strong application-to-hire conversion rate
High level of integrity, discretion, and professional judgment
Must pass a background check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible and frequent travel based on business needs
Travel opportunities for job fairs, recruiting events, and team support
Company culture focused on safety, innovation, teamwork, diversity and inclusion