THE OPPORTUNITY:

Tetra Tech is adding Talent Acquisition Specialist to our Human Resources and Recruitment team based in Edmonton, AB.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources, Business Management, or Marketing.
• Proven successful experience as a recruiter, and ideally, 2+ years recruiting and sourcing experience with corporate recruitment, or an HR team or with a search firm/staffing industry.
• Previous experience conducting research, prospecting, and managing recruitment competitions and or projects, and process improvement in recruitment and selection best practices.
• Experience with data mining, database scrubbing, using advanced search techniques, cold calling, and name generation list building.
• Previous experience leveraging social media platforms to target passive candidates using various sourcing techniques and channels (Boolean techniques, contact lists, alumni boards, niche industry sites, conference lists Google+, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, etc.).
• Proficient with web-based recruiting systems, internet tools, direct sourcing methods, and advanced skills in MS Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop rapport with internal stakeholders, candidates, and team members across multiple geographic locations.
• Exceptional time management and adaptability skills as this is a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Experience hiring talent globally and within the engineering, construction, technology sector is considered a strong asset but is not required.
• Experience writing complex search strings would be considered an asset.
• Must demonstrate strong attention to detail, consistent communication, and follow up initiative, with superior decision-making skills.

• Collaborate with hiring managers to identify upcoming manpower needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Conduct end-to-end recruitment processes, from sourcing and screening to coordinating interviews and making offers of employment.
• Utilize social media platforms to promote the company and engage with potential candidates.
• Conduct research, collect and analyze data to drive effective recruitment and enhance the recruitment process.
• Network and attend industry and recruitment events to increase brand awareness and attract key talent.
• Provide coverage and related administrative support to the recruitment and Human Resources team as required.
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
• Additional duties as required.