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Area Recruiter responsible for managing recruitment strategies for drivers and attendants in Calgary. Engaging the community to build a diverse talent pipeline.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaJuniorMid-Level💰 CA$75,000 - CA$80,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic recruiting initiatives, leveraging automated talent acquisition tools and local market insights to build diverse candidate pools. Proficient in analyzing recruitment metrics to optimize sourcing strategies and enhance the candidate experience.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration2 Years of Recruiting ExperienceApplicant Tracking Systems (ATS)Project Management SkillsBilingual in French/English

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Hard Skills

Recruitment Metrics AnalysisSourcing StrategiesTalent Acquisition ToolsCreative Problem SolvingApplication Pipeline Development

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationRelationship BuildingOrganizational SkillsIntegrity and Professional Judgment

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteApplicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Industry Keywords

Recruitment ProcessCommunity EngagementJob FairsStrategic RecruitingProvincial Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Proactively build and maintain diverse pools of candidates for open positions using various sourcing methods.
Collaborate with internal and external partners to create a strong brand presence within the community to attract top talent.
Stay current with industry trends and identify new sourcing opportunities to ensure continuous improvement in the recruitment process.
Ensure all recruiting strategies are tailored and optimized for the area, leveraging automated talent acquisition tools and local market insights.
Partner with internal teams to develop and implement strategic recruiting initiatives that align with business needs and hiring goals.
Analyze recruitment metrics and reports to identify trends, assess the effectiveness of sourcing strategies, and adjust as necessary.
Cultivate relationships with local community leaders, schools, and other potential sources of talent to build a strong network and pipeline.
Represent the company at job fairs, trade shows, and community events, showcasing the company culture and career opportunities.
Prepare and submit recruiting reports to management.
Ensure all recruiting activities follow company policies, provincial regulations, and industry standards.
Partner with candidate experience teams, training teams, and location managers to ensure a seamless transition from candidate sourcing to onboarding.
Collaborate with marketing teams to develop targeted recruiting campaigns and promotional materials.

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 an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong project management and organizational skills with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities.
Excellent verbal and written communication, with an emphasis on relationship building.
Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Ability to develop creative solutions for recruitment challenges and improve processes.
Successful track record of building an application pipeline with strong app to hire conversion rate.
High level of integrity, discretion, and professional judgment.
Must be willing to travel between 10%-40% for job fairs, recruiting events, and team support.
Bilingual in french/english an asset but not required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities