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SalaryGrow your HR career at one of the most unique workplaces in Calgary with the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo. We are looking for a full-time permanent Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruitment) to join our dedicated team of Human Resources (HR) professionals.
Accountable to the Senior HR Business Partner, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will focus on the full cycle recruitment of both large volume seasonal and permanent positions. The Talent Acquisition Specialist is a pivotal role in sourcing, attracting, and recruiting top-tier talent to support the business needs. Participating in the development and implementation of strategic recruitment and retention initiatives is a key function of the role as well as various stages of on-boarding for new hires.
Our Mission | Take and inspire action to sustain wildlife and wild places
Our Values | Effective collaboration and communication, honesty and integrity, customer focus, safety, and conservation
What you will do:
- Manage all aspects of recruitment, including posting job openings, screening candidates, conducting tests and interviews, verifying references, performing background/security checks, and extending job offers.
- Develop and implement innovative recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates based on an understanding of business needs.
- Utilize active/passive sourcing methods, online tools, networking, and market research to enhance recruitment efforts.
- Work closely with hiring managers to understand staffing needs, develop comprehensive job descriptions, and create recruitment plans tailored to each position.
- Manage candidate communications and ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, from initial contact to onboarding.
- Collaborate with the HR team to ensure new hire documents are received, employee information is updated, and new hires have a smooth onboarding experience.
- Assist with new employee orientation sessions and recruitment training for people leaders.
- Participate in the lifecycle of reward and recognition programs, including the annual long service awards, in collaboration with the HR team.
- Review and evaluate existing tools and technology used in recruitment, making recommendations for upgrades and improvements to support corporate Talent Acquisition needs and strategic growth plans.
- Provide and present key recruitment performance indicators, such as time to fill, sourcing channels, ROI, and cost per hire, to track the effectiveness of recruitment efforts.
- Ensure compliance with legislative requirements, policies, and standard operating procedures related to recruitment activities.
- Represent the organization in a professional manner at various events, job fairs, and other opportunities to market and source for top talent.
- Maintain relationships with advertising companies, employment centers, colleges, and online job board representatives.
What you will bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of proven experience in handling full cycle recruitment, high-volume recruitment of seasonal and permanent positions
- Strong understanding of recruitment best practices, including innovative sourcing methods and technology solutions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with hiring managers and candidates.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), and experience in Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Understanding of legislative requirements and compliance related to recruitment activities.
- Experience delivering training and coaching to management and staff on recruitment processes, principles, and employment law. J
- Join our People Services team and be a key contributor to our Talent Acquisition efforts as we continue to grow and succeed at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo.
Working Conditions:
- Works mainly Monday to Friday days. hours of work may include evening and weekends to different shifts to be available for employees, managers, or special projects (subject to change with reasonable notice)
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Periods of stress due to time sensitive deadlines with conflicting priorities
- Ambiguity and constant change
- Team oriented working environment
- Office environment with intermittent outdoor mobility across the zoo
The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is an outdoor facility, and all staff must be comfortable working in a large variety of outdoor conditions. The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo follows the advice of Environment Canada when responding to temperature and air quality issues.
The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is no smoking environment including vaping.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Compensation
- Flexible benefits plan, including a health spending account
- Employer matching RRSP
- Participation in the Staff Pass Benefit Program
- Discounts on food, beverage, and merchandise
- A fun, rewarding work environment and the opportunity to work in a park full of animals from around the world
Are you ready to join one of Canada’s leaders in wildlife conservation?
If this position suits your skills, experience and personal attributes, we want to talk to you.
Apply by doing the following:
- Watch this video about the conservation work being done at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DVBNXBhlCE&t=1s)
- Submit your resume with a cover letter via our online application system.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
If this position is a fit for you, we encourage you to apply early with a resume and cover letter as the job ad will stay up until a suitable candidate is found.
The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo strives to cultivate a workplace in which everyone feels welcome and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. As a conservation organization, we respect and value the diversity of all life and come together as individuals and teammates to achieve the organization’s mission and vision. We recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and work to advance our culture to ensure diverse viewpoints are heard and everyone has an equitable chance to succeed and thrive.
All candidates are thanked for their applications and advised that only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
