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Human Resources is looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist.

The Work You Will Be Involved In:

This position is responsible for delivering high quality, strategic, and responsive recruitment and talent acquisition services to all hiring managers and for both non-unionized and unionized positions. The incumbent is passionate about providing the best internal and external candidate experience, enhancing the employer brand to attract top talent to the organization.

• Provides strategic, research based, consultation to departments in order to complete all aspects of the employment process, including advertising vacancies, evaluating applicants, interviewing candidates and making employment offers for a wide range of occupational groups.
• Verifies qualifications and seniority, interprets collective agreements and labour legislation, and provides information/recommendations to departmental representatives and employees on related issues, including the placement of employees affected by reversion and position abolishment.
• Collaborates with various stakeholders to develop a corporate advertising and branding strategy that promotes consistency, accessibility and prominently features the City as a preferred employer within the local, national and global community.
• Works collaboratively with the Human Resources Business Partners, Labour Relations, and Total Rewards to continuously improve quality of hire, reduce turnover, and enhance processes, tools, and practices.
• Works with the divisions on strategic workforce planning and to understand short and long term talent needs of the divisions and departments.   
• Develops and implements various advertising strategies based on the previous success of relevant advertising tools (i.e., web-based advertisements, social media, etc.).
• Coordinates with the Diversity Coordinator to identify programs and strategies related to the recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce, including planning, and attending career fairs.
• Liaises with labour relations and union representatives to resolve employment issues.
• Prepares related reports on employment programs, activities, and initiatives, including the tracking of employment initiatives using identified Key Performance Indicators.
• Provides information to employees, job applicants and the public regarding the nature of job vacancies and the duties, responsibilities needed for positions.
• Participates in the corporate orientation and on-boarding process.
• Develops and implements new ideas and technologies for continuous streamlining of the recruiting process.  
• Assists in the development of strategies to address labour shortages.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Who We Are Looking For:

Core Competencies

• Strategic Talent Acquisition Expertise: Delivers comprehensive, end-to-end recruitment services across unionized and non-unionized environments, ensuring hiring strategies are aligned with organizational priorities and operational needs. Provides research-based consultation to hiring managers that supports effective workforce decisions across diverse occupational groups.
• Unionized Recruitment and Legislative Proficiency: Demonstrates strong knowledge of collective agreements, seniority provisions, and labour legislation within a multi-union environment. Interprets and applies contractual and legislative requirements accurately to ensure compliant, equitable, and defensible hiring decisions, including reversion and position abolishment processes.
• Process Improvement and Innovation: Champions continuous enhancement of recruitment tools, technologies, and processes to improve efficiency, candidate experience, and service delivery. Introduces modern talent acquisition practices and digital solutions that streamline operations and strengthen organizational competitiveness.
• Communication and Public Engagement Excellence: Provides clear, accurate, and responsive information to employees, applicants, and the public regarding employment opportunities, requirements, and processes. Supports corporate onboarding and orientation initiatives that promote engagement, clarity, and a positive employee experience.

What We Are Looking For:

• Degree in Human Resources, Commerce or related discipline combined with a minimum of four years' related Human Resource experience with an emphasis on Talent Acquisition/Recruitment. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience recruiting unionized positions is required. Preferably in a multi collective bargaining agreement environment.
• Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) would be considered an asset. 
• Experience using an Applicant Tracking System will be considered an asset.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
• Considerable knowledge of a wide variety of occupations, organization structures, labour legislation, collective agreements, Human Rights Code etc. combined with the ability to interpret complex collective agreement and statue language.
• Demonstrated attention to detail with the understanding of the impact of errors in the context of talent acquisition and recruitment administration. 
• Knowledge of principles, concepts, and techniques of modern human resource management.
• Knowledge of municipal organizations and types of municipal occupations combined with a working knowledge of related functions in other organizations.
• Demonstrated ability for being a passionate brand ambassador and providing an exceptional candidate and client experience. 
• Demonstrated ability to manage a high volume of work in a fast-paced work environment. 
• Ability to develop and maintain highly effective and trusting working relationships internal stakeholders and external partners. 
• Demonstrated skill in the use of a computer using the Microsoft Office suite.

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We recognize that strong candidates don’t always match every qualification listed above. If your skills and experience align with most of the role and you’re excited about the opportunity, we encourage you to apply — even if your path looks a little different. We value diverse perspectives and non-traditional career journeys, and we’re open to candidates who are motivated to grow into parts of the role.