Talent Acquisition Specialist

2 weeks 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
- 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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