Temporary -Talent Acquisition Specialist - Calgary Transdev Canada is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Calgary team . Temporary | Full-Time | Calgary, AB At Transdev, our Western Canadian operations span multiple provinces, communities, contracts and modes of transportation. Each operation has its own workforce, operational realities and recruitment challenges.

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will work closely with hiring leaders across the region to understand their business needs, provide practical recruitment advice and develop strategies that attract the right talent. This role goes beyond posting jobs and waiting for applications. Build strong, trusted relationships with hiring leaders across Western Canada, becoming a valued recruitment advisor and business partner.

Develop a strong understanding of our diverse operations, including their people, communities, contracts and workforce challenges. Meet with hiring leaders to understand the business need behind each vacancy and translate it into a focused and practical recruitment strategy. Provide recruitment advice on candidate profiles, market conditions, sourcing strategies, selection methods and hiring decisions.

Manage multiple operational, professional and corporate searches while balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced, unionized environment. Proactively source and engage both active and passive candidates through LinkedIn, Indeed, social media, professional networks, referrals and other creative sourcing strategies. Build and maintain talent pipelines for recurring and business-critical positions.

Bring solutions and alternative approaches when recruitment challenges arise and remain persistent when qualified candidates are difficult to find. Provide clear recruitment updates, market insights and recommendations to hiring leaders and other stakeholders.



Contribute to the continuous improvement of recruitment tools, processes, reporting and resources.

Ensure recruitment activities comply with applicable legislation, company policies and established procedures. Occasionally travel to operations across Western Canada to build relationships and gain a deeper understanding of the environments and roles for which you recruit. You take ownership of your searches and are resourceful when traditional recruitment approaches are not working.

Market-competitive salary range of $70,000–$75,000 Opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting safe, reliable and sustainable public transportation A workplace that values diversity, employee development and continuous improvement At least 3 years of experience in talent acquisition, recruitment or full-cycle recruitment , with a strong preference for agency recruitment experience. Proficiency with LinkedIn, Indeed, social media and other recruitment or networking platforms. Strong planning, organization, coordination and negotiation skills.

Experience recruiting within transportation, operations or a unionized environment is considered an asset. Post-secondary education or certification in Human Resources is considered an asset. Full-time, temporary position based in Calgary, Alberta.

Occasional travel to Transdev operations across Western Canada may be required. Join an international Group strongly rooted in the communities Transdev is an international leader in mobility at the service of communities. We design and operate public transport networks - buses, coaches, trams, trains, shared bikes, ferries, and more - to empower freedom to move everyday thanks to safe, reliable and innovative solutions that serve the common good.

It is by taking care of them that we empower people to move forward. By joining forces, Transdev Canada is now the largest multi-modal privately owned transportation company in Canada. #

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