Talent Acquisition Programs Manager

PCL Construction

Talent Acquisition Programs Manager at PCL Constructors developing recruitment strategies and mentoring teams. Collaborating closely with business partners to streamline talent acquisition approach.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeEdmonton • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development of a Talent Acquisition Strategic Roadmap by working with senior leaders and HR leadership to advance the right recruitment strategy, programs and partners to drive the strategy.
Consult with managers on recruitment practices and advise on industry trends to develop effective sourcing strategies.
Position PCL as a great place to work.
Design & execute a branding strategy with the Communications & Marketing team.
Stay informed of trends and innovative sourcing strategies and platforms, recruiting techniques and trends to attract and compete for top talent across the globe.
Manage, leverage, and challenge existing recruiting strategies, methods, and systems to generate a proactive and efficient approach to improving the quality of candidates and time-to-hire.
Measure and improve key business metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, internal talent mobility, quality of hire, overall monthly hires, etc.)
Identify opportunities to increase the diversity of the candidate pool by partnering with internal and external organizations that support the company’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
Leverage strong analytical skills to audit processes, assess trends, create reports, and tell the story with data.
Lead and develop the corporate Talent Acquisition team, providing strategic direction to direct reports and mentoring TA professionals across the organization.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
10+ years of progressive HR experience, which includes exposure to talent acquisition and talent management.
5+ years of people leadership experience, with a strong ability to coach, guide, and develop HR or TA professionals.
Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships, collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, and influence decision-making across the talent acquisition process.
Knowledge of current HR and talent acquisition practices, employment legislation, and emerging workforce trends.
Experience working with HR metrics, dashboards, reporting tools, and/or talent analytics to support business insights.
Comfort utilizing digital platforms and tools commonly used for recruitment, sourcing, or employment branding.
Construction industry or related sector experience is an asset; experience in a large or global organization is an asset.
Proven ability to navigate complex organizations and collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners, including Communications/Marketing on employer brand initiatives.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee ownership opportunities that build long-term value
Annual discretionary performance bonuses
RRSP, TFSA, Pension Contribution Options
Flexible medical, dental and vision benefits
Prescription drug coverage and virtual care services
Life, AD&D and disability insurance
Paid parental leave and family care support
Health and lifestyle spending account options
Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
Career growth pathways, leadership development and mentorship programs
Access to world-class training through PCL's College of Construction and professional development courses
Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles and grow your career across sectors and regions

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Hard Skills & Tools

Talent AcquisitionRecruitment StrategiesSourcing TechniquesHR MetricsTalent ManagementData AnalysisEmployment LegislationDigital Recruitment PlatformsReporting ToolsStakeholder Collaboration

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCoachingInfluencingCollaborationMentoring