We're looking for a passionate Talent Acquisition Specialist in the wholesale distribution and manufacturing industry for a full in office role in a downtown Edmonton location.
Our client is a well-established Western Canadian organization known for its people-first culture, commitment to excellence, and focus on long-term success. They believe exceptional teams are built through thoughtful hiring practices and meaningful connections.
The Talent Acquisition Specialist will play a key role in identifying, attracting, and hiring top talent while ensuring a positive experience for both candidates and hiring managers. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, influencing hiring decisions, and contributing to a strong organizational culture.
Talent Acquisition Specialist Responsibilities:

- Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and develop effective recruitment strategies
- Draft and post job advertisements across multiple platforms and sourcing channels
- Source, screen, and assess candidates through phone, virtual, and behavioral interviews
- Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring requirements
- Coordinate interviews, facilitate candidate feedback, and support hiring decisions
- Manage offer preparation, reference checks, and onboarding activities
- Track recruitment metrics and maintain accurate candidate and requisition data

The Successful Candidate Has:





- 5+ years of full-cycle recruitment or talent acquisition experience
- Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business, or a related field is considered an asset
- Experience sourcing candidates through headhunting, LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, and other recruitment channels
- Robust organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously
- Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams;
experience with UKG is considered an asset
- Previous recruitment experience within the construction, architectural, interior design, woodworking, manufacturing, or distribution sectors is considered an asset
- A genuine passion for talent acquisition and building high-performing teams
- Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills with candidates, hiring managers, and business leaders
- High emotional intelligence and strong judgment when assessing candidate fit and long-term potential
- Confidence to influence hiring decisions and act as a trusted recruitment partner to business leaders
- A proactive, resilient, and results-oriented approach to sourcing, engaging, and attracting top talent

Compensation and Benefits:

- The discussed salary is highly competitive and based on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Three weeks of paid vacation
- Health Spending

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