Location

Calgary, AB, CA

Job Requisition Id: 204454
Business Function: Human Resources
Primary City: Calgary

Other Location(s)

Province: Alberta
Employment Type: Full-Time
Employment Status: Temporary
Language Requirement: English Essential
Employee Class and Level: UPCEA05
Number of Vacancies: 1

Job Closing Date (YYYY-MM-DD): 2026/10/30

Job Description

Reporting to the Manager, Employee Relations, in collaboration with Employee Relations Specialist, this role will be sourcing and recruiting top talent while working closely, in a consultative capacity, with the hiring managers. Provides subject matter expertise relating to the current and future talent market. Acts as an ambassador and represents Canada Post Corporation’s corporate values in all interactions.

Job Responsibilities

Below are the main job requirements and responsibilities for the Specialist Recruitment.

Develops and implements sourcing strategies including headhunting from competitors, leveraging social media, participating in job fairs etc. Sources both active and passive candidates with the intent on identifying, connecting and recruiting the best talent.
Plans, recruits, assesses and hires candidates for jobs in high volume or strategic areas while ensuring consistency in high standards to ensure Canada Post retains employees that will meet the business needs.
Networks through different mediums (i.e. meetings, calls, social networks) to identify and maintain a strong pool of potential candidates. Maintains a pool of candidates to draw on when new openings are available by sustaining continuous relationships with potential candidates.
Uses CPC’s applicant tracking system to manage applicant pools and to move candidates through the recruitment process. Leverages this system to collect data and create reports in order to analyse and coordinate recruitment efforts.
Works with the hiring manager to identify a profile for a successful candidate in order to initiate a recruitment plan. Connects candidate’s transferrable knowledge, skills and abilities with job requirements to identify potential candidates that can be successful in a role.

Job Responsibilities (continued)

Advises hiring manager in all aspects of recruitment cycle, including cross-functional skills that can add a competitive advantage, potential weakness identified in candidates etc. in order to equip manager with all the information required to make an informed decision.
Appeals to potential candidates by articulating a compelling Employee Value Proposition (EVP) aligned to their needs and consisting of a combination of Canada Post Corporation and the specific job’s EVP including details relating to Total Compensation.
Organizes and conducts candidate interviews with hiring managers. Ensures interview questions relating to the job’s responsibility are validated with hiring manager. Conducts interviews resulting in excellent candidate experiences. Follows up with candidate regardless of outcome and ensures candidate maintains a favorable impression of CPC.
Conducts exit and stay interviews with employee to capture employee’s experiences. Provides suggestions and recommendations to team leaders based on feedback in order to ensure continuous improvement to New Hire experience.
Maintains up-to-date workforce market intelligence based on current economic climate, demographic shifts, and changes in government policies etc. that can affect CPC’s ability to hire and retain employees. Aligns CPC’s future demands with available supply in order to identify potential risks and mitigation strategies.

Qualifications

Education

Post-Secondary degree/diploma in a related field
A Professional Designation such as Registered Professional Recruiter (RPR), Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL), Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) will be considered an asset

Experience

1-3 years of experience in a sourcing role (utilizing online sourcing tools including but not limited to LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor, Google).Experience initiating passive sourcing initiatives based on a talent profile
Experience screening and assessing candidate “fit” based on the talent profile and client feedback.
Experience working as part of a cohesive team in order to meet the expectations of the client and the business objectives.
Recruitment agency or sales experience preferred

Other Candidate Requirements

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Knowledge and understanding of applicable laws and regulations, legislative issues and industry trends relating to recruitment
Results-oriented with a demonstrated ability to deliver results in a fast paced environment
Superior understanding of sourcing techniques and methodologies
A strong understanding of market trends and regional differences in attracting top talent

Other Information

Canada Post’s values and behaviours

Our Values - Trust, Respect and Deliver represent our fundamental promise to ourselves, our expectations of one and another and our shared duty to our country.

Our behaviours – Make the call, Know the destination, Deliver for others, Ignite our pride; embody our values, bringing them to life and guiding our actions.

We’re committed to living these values and practicing these behaviours every day. Learn more about the values and behaviours by visiting the Canada Post website.

Canada Post’s values and behaviours

Our Values - Trust, Respect and Deliver represent our fundamental promise to ourselves, our expectations of one and another and our shared duty to our country.

Our behaviours – Make the call, Know the destination, Deliver for others, Ignite our pride; embody our values, bringing them to life and guiding our actions.

We’re committed to living these values and practicing these behaviours every day. Learn more about the values and behaviours by visiting the Canada Post website.

All qualified candidates will be considered however preference will be given to Indigenous People (First Nations, Metis or Inuit) or Persons with disabilities. This is a special measure employment equity initiative and candidates from this group who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self-identify.

Accessibility

Canada Post is committed to fostering an equitable, respectful, and caring workplace where everyone is welcome and has equal opportunity, where diversity is valued and celebrated and where we work together to remove barriers and promote accessibility. If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you require an accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Employment Equity

Canada Post is committed to creating a safe workplace that embraces and celebrates everyone. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Persons with disabilities, Members of visible minorities, and Women.
Disability is defined as a persistent or episodic physical, sensory, or mental health condition and/or functional limitation. Disability includes both visible and hidden conditions and/or limitations that may impact vision, hearing, mobility, flexibility, dexterity, pain, learning, developmental, mental/psychological, and memory.

Information on our Equity, diversity & inclusion national strategy and our Indigenous reconciliation strategy can be found at the following links:

Equity, diversity and inclusion

Indigenous reconciliation strategy

Conflict of interest

A conflict of interest is when an employee’s interests (personal, financial or business) or relationships (family or close personal relationships) interfere, or appear to interfere, with the interests of Canada Post. To know if a conflict exists, please refer to the Canada Post's code of conduct.

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