Talent Acquisition Specialist

2 days ago

Edmonton, Canada Universal Rail Systems Inc Full time

**WHO WE ARE**:
At Universal Rail, our work is getting and keeping Canada’s railway operators in motion - safely and sustainable We work coast-to-coast, in every railway sector, and on any size project. Our commitment is service excellence and offering our clients exceptional value. Within our team, we call this Doing It Right

**GENERAL PURPOSE**:
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Collaborate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and determine selection criteria
- Seek out opportunities for diversity and inclusion
- Organize and participate in recruitment events
- Perform interview and selection procedures
- Develop or update job descriptions and interview questions to reflect positional requirements
- Work with marketing team to establish employer branding for recruitment initiatives
- Prepare employment offers and manage pre-employment testing and onboarding process
- Ensuring all pre-employment and onboarding requirements are completed in timely manner
- Monitor and report on recruitment metrics
- Proven work experience as a Talent Acquisition Specialist or similar role
- Strong background in developing and executing talent attraction strategies
- A creative problem solver with ability to be flexible with changing needs
- Familiarity with social media, resume databases and professional networks
- Hands-on experience with full-cycle recruiting
- Ability to work efficiently with various systems including Microsoft Office, LMS, Applicant Tracking, HRMS, etc.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to learn differences between various roles within the organization
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with purpose and urgency
- Approachable, open, and visible
- A relationship builder who creates positive energy
- Demonstrates intuitive judgment
- Travel as required for recruitment initiatives
- Registered Professional Recruiter (RPR) is required
- Post secondary education in human resources or other relevant discipline is preferred
- Minimum of 2-4 years of experience as a Talent Acquisition or Recruitment Specialist
- Previous experience recruiting in construction industry/ seasonal trades is an asset
- Experience in unionized environment is an asset
- Competitive Compensation Package
- An industry leading comprehensive benefits program, including extended health and dental
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employer Contributions to RRSP, as well as Employee Employer Matching
- Health and Wellness Spending Accounts, where unused amounts carry over before being deposited into RRSP's.
- Eligible for discretionary performance bonus
- Option to work remotely or hybrid
- The opportunity to work with a great team where Safety is an integral part of our culture
- We would like to thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted._

**Universal Rail Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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