Talent Acquisition Specialist(1yr Maternity Leave commencing Feb 2025)

Let us welcome you home.  Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living and Memory Care communities in Alberta and British Columbia. Our communities are among the best places to live in Western Canada.  Our Vision : For every person to feel at home.  This is truly supported by our credo. “Let us welcome you home.” All of us here feel it is an honor to work with our residents and we advocate a resident-centered approach where the Resident, is the focus of all our endeavors.  As the Talent Acquisition Specialist, you are responsible for the administration and execution of full cycle recruitment. Please note this is a 1yr Maternity Leave position(February 2025-February 2026) working from our Edmonton regional office.  Responsibilities  Support the Human Resource team through the recruitment function  Recruitment planning and sourcing  Post current opportunities externally and manage applications  Support full cycle recruitment of frontline, service positions  Pro-actively manage the candidate experience and prepare candidates by acting as an ambassador, provide details on career opportunities  Utilize LinkedIn to attract & source candidates  Build relationships with community partners and post-secondary schools  Organize and attend careers fairs  Screen resumes and conduct prescreen calls Create new electronic files and initiate onboarding process  Assist with building a targeted recruitment strategy for challenging locations  Analyze recruitment data to identify and determine trends  Contribute to process improvements leading to centralizing and streamlining recruitment practices  Other duties as assigned to support operational requirements  Qualifications and Experience  Minimum of two (2) years' experience in high volume recruitment  Experience in healthcare recruitment would be considered a strong asset  Completion of a post-secondary program is considered an asset  Registered Professional Recruiter is an asset  Experience managing an Applicant Tracking System(ATS) Advanced Social Media savvy knowledge  Experience with multiple locations is an asset  Demonstrated excellent client service skills and superior interpersonal skills  Excellent written and oral communication skills, demonstrating strong attention to detail and accuracy  Demonstrated knowledge of provincial labor laws, workers’ compensation, and union relations  Demonstrate understanding of provincial labor laws in Alberta & BC  Strong sense of ethics and the ability to handle sensitive information with tact and discretion  Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities  Strong problem solving and analytical skills  Strong computer literacy including effective working skills with Microsoft Suite, specifically excel, Indeed, and LinkedIn  Ability to work independently and in a team setting  Experience working in a fast-paced environment with ever changing priorities  Conditions of Employment   Clear Police Information Check  What we offer Truly awesome teammates Welcoming work environment Opportunity for career advancement Work-life balance Optima Days  All the usual perks : -Dental care -Extended health care -RRSP match -Paid time off -Employee assistance program -Vision care Powered by JazzHR