Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Description

We are currently seeking a qualified Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Corporate HR team based in our Calgary, AB downtown office. The Talent Acquisition Specialist plays a vital role in supporting Bantrel’s Human Resources team by managing end-to-end recruitment activities across corporate and project functions. This position contributes directly to organizational success by attracting top talent, enhancing candidate experience, and supporting strategic workforce planning. The successful candidate will also help foster an inclusive workplace by championing diversity throughout the hiring process.

Join us in this full-time permanent role

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead the full-cycle recruitment process, including job postings, candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, assessments, reference checks, offer development, and onboarding coordination.
• Partner with hiring leaders, project stakeholders, and HR team members to understand workforce requirements, develop recruitment strategies, and align talent acquisition activities with business objectives.
• Manage integrated project staffing requirements through regular stakeholder engagement, maintaining visibility into hiring progress, workforce demands, and resource planning needs.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, talent mapping, networking, referrals, campus recruitment, and other sourcing channels to attract qualified candidates.
• Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines to support current and future workforce needs.
• Manage relationships with post-secondary institutions and lead campus recruitment and early-career talent initiatives.
• Support engagement with external recruitment agencies as required, ensuring alignment with organizational hiring standards and processes.
• Promote an inclusive recruitment approach by supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion objectives throughout the hiring process.
• Ensure compliance with recruitment procedures through the consistent use of screening, interviewing, assessment, reference-checking, and documentation standards.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring leaders by providing guidance on recruitment processes, labour market trends, candidate availability, and best hiring practices.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and recruitment activity within SmartRecruiters, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other talent acquisition systems.
• Track, analyze, and report on recruitment metrics and key performance indicators to support workforce planning, strategic decision-making, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the adoption, optimization, and effective use of recruitment technologies, including ATS enhancements and AI-enabled recruitment tools.
• Continuously evaluate and improve recruitment processes, sourcing effectiveness, and candidate experience.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8–10 years of directly related experience, preferably within engineering, construction, or related industries.
• Experience managing full-cycle recruitment and multiple requisitions simultaneously. As well as talent pipelining.
• Demonstrates initiative, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous improvement & learning to effectively respond to evolving workforce needs and support strategic hiring goals.
• Applies strong problem-solving, organizational, and planning skills to manage competing priorities, address recruitment challenges, and deliver successful hiring outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (SmartRecruiters preferred) and LinkedIn Recruiter & Talent Insights.
• Registered Professional Recruiter (RPR) designation is considered an asset.

Additional Information

Why Join Bantrel?

We offer a competitive compensation package, a great learning environment, interesting & challenging work, and the opportunity for career advancement.

• Immediate access to a comprehensive benefits package that provides extended health, dental, vison, prescription coverage and flexible healthcare and personal spending accounts (no waiting period)
• Employer Group RRSP plan with no matching required
• Eligible employees can participate in our Earned Day Off program (EDO) providing alternate Fridays off (based on annual calendar)
• Hybrid remote work program (up to 52 days per year, based on eligibility)
• Explore the many reasons to be part of our team

Our culture is guided by our Mission and Values, these shape how we treat one another, our Clients, and how we achieve excellence. Bantrel has a long and vibrant history of local community involvement, employee volunteerism, and corporate philanthropy. Bantrel encourages applications from people with disabilities. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. Bantrel is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes and values Indigenous perspectives. Learn more about our approach to diversity and inclusion here.

As part of the recruitment process, successful clearance of applicable pre-employment checks is required which may include Criminal Background/Police Information check, Drug & Alcohol test, Reference checks as well as submittal of Provincial Driver’s Abstract. Please note only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted - all other resumes will be retained for future consideration. No phone calls or unsolicited agency resumes please. AI technology is utilized by Bantrel as part of our recruitment process.