Job Information Application Closing Date: Aug 5, 2026Salary Range: $92,721.40 - $109,083.99Term: Temporary – 18 months Overview The Specialist, Talent Acquisition and Retention leads the City’s full-cycle talent acquisition and retention programs, supporting organizational priorities and workforce objectives. Responsibilities Lead full-cycle recruitment and selection processes, using innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and the candidate experience. Coach, mentor, and develop Talent Acquisition staff, managing performance and workload allocation. Administer and continuously improve the Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) and Recruitment modules in collaboration with key stakeholders. Collaborate with leadership for workforce planning, succession planning, and proactive recruitment strategies. Provide strategic talent acquisition consultation to leaders, developing recruitment strategies aligned with workforce needs. Recommend and execute creative, cost‑effective candidate sourcing methods and programs to attract top talent. Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines for critical and hard‑to‑fill positions. Lead initiatives that continuously improve the candidate and hiring manager experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle. Identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes through technology, automation, and best practices. Develop and implement employer branding initiatives through career fairs, educational partnerships, professional associations, community outreach, and digital recruitment strategies. Leverage applicant tracking systems, Workday, social media, qualified networks, and other sourcing tools to identify and recruit the best candidates. Oversee interview and selection activities, including development of behavioural interview guides,



post‑interview debriefings, and candidate assessments, to ensure compliance and alignment with organizational values and competencies. Lead the offer process, including salary negotiations, employment offers, and candidate communications. Evaluate emerging recruitment and labour‑market intelligence and recommend best practices that strengthen talent attraction and retention. Analyze employee turnover and exit interview trends to recommend initiatives that improve employee attraction, engagement, and retention. Develop, monitor, analyse, and report on recruitment and workforce metrics to evaluate program effectiveness and support evidence‑based decision‑making. Perform other duties as assigned, including emergency services support during emergencies. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline. Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible HR experience in full‑cycle talent acquisition and retention, including experience recruiting for senior‑level and specialized positions. Experience administering Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS/HCM), preferably Workday HCM and Recruitment modules. Demonstrated leadership experience in coaching, mentoring, developing, and evaluating staff. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Valid BC Driver’s License Class 5. Canadian Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation is preferred but not required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Additional Information All persons employed by the City of Vernon will be required to assist the City in providing emergency services. Duties assigned during an emergency may differ from regular duties. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Specialist, Talent Acquisition & Retention (Temporary) (Vernon)
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