Recruiting Specialist

Wright Canada Holdings, Ltd.

Title: Recruiting Specialist

Pay Type: Full-time, Salaried

Location: Calgary, AB

Remote Type: Hybrid (2 days in office, 3 days remote following training period)

Reports To: Recruiting Manager

About Wright Canada Holdings:

Wright Canada Holdings is employee-owned company formed in 2017. Wright Canada Holdings is a prominent leader in several environmental services industries, representing our family of companies across Canada and is comprised of Spectrum Resource Group, Wright Tree Service of Canada, ArborCare® and CNUC of Canada.

Our operations and clientele stretch across Canada from British Columbia to New Brunswick. Together as a family of companies, we provide integrated vegetation management, consulting and operations, and other outdoor services in Canada.

Job Summary: The Recruiting Specialist is responsible for conducting ongoing recruitment activities for positions under Hiring Managers within assigned company/division while working under the direction of the Recruiting Manager for Wright Canada Holdings.

Essential Job Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

• Coordinate recruiting processes for a designated company/division by communicating frequently with hiring managers to understand workforce needs.

• Identify and implement efficient and effective recruiting methods based on the needs of the company/division and industry standards.

• Collaborate with hiring managers to maintain detailed and accurate job postings and hiring criteria.

• Compile and analyze data to make recommendations regarding the most cost-efficient advertising sources to utilize for recruiting.

• Initiate job requisitions for open positions within the Human Resource Information System.

• Coordinate job postings within the Human Resource Information System and place and monitor job postings/advertisements across other channels (online media and print).

• Screen candidates and select qualified candidates for interviews with hiring managers. Verifies candidate credentials, including experience, certificates, and references.

• Coordinate and assist with the interview process, attending and conducting interviews with hiring managers and other stakeholders, as necessary.

• Coordinate the preparation of interview questions and other hiring and selection materials.

• Initiatives employment offers under direction of HR Manager and hiring managers using defined business processes and templates in the Human Resource Information System.

• Provides candidate follow-up communications regarding offer and next steps or declined for position.

• Coordinates all pre-employment checks under direction and per policies from HR and Safety/Risk and utilizing the Human Resource Information System or associated systems as determined.

• Actively onboards and orients employees and maintains consistent communication with hiring managers and employees.

• Attend job fairs, campus events, and other networking opportunities to attract candidates and improve and grow the company’s/division’s network and recruitment brand.

• Comply with laws and regulations and company policies and processes in the application of recruiting practices and programs to ensure legal, fair, and consistent hiring.

• Perform administrative assistant duties for company/division operations leadership as needed.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with the Wright family of company’s culture of safety and employee ownership.

• Comply with applicable federal, provincial, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintain knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures.

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.

• Position requires outside travel up to 20% for recruitment events and onboarding/orientation of employees.

Job Requirements:

• Certificate or diploma in the study of business preferred.

• At least two (2) years’ experience high-volume, related industry recruitment experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn applicant-tracking software or other recruitment systems within the framework of the company’s Human Resource Information System.

• Knowledge of federal, provincial, and local laws, rules, and regulations applicable to hiring and recruitment.

• Maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures.

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment and must have a proactive work style along with accountability of duties and responsibilities.

• Demonstrate excellent customer service and interpersonal skills focusing on rapport-building, listening, questioning and patience.

• Communicates effectively verbally and in writing with all levels of employees and departments across company/division.

• Ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced, and ever-changing environment.

• Strong organizational skills and tendencies; the ability to work on multiple tasks and projects concurrently; extremely detail oriented.

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with candidates.

• Ability to read, write, and speak other languages in support of local workforce is highly preferred.