The Area Recruiter is a key team member responsible for managing and executing the recruitment strategy for drivers, attendants, and other critical staff across multiple locations within an operational area. This role requires proactive engagement with leadership, internal stakeholders, and the community to ensure a robust and efficient talent pipeline through both in field and innovative recruiting strategies.

The Area Recruiter will be responsible for recruitment across Western/Central Canada and requires flexible and frequent travel based on business needs.

We are seeking a full-time, remote Area Recruiter based in Calgary, AB, to join our team.

Annual Salary Range: $75,000 - $80,000

Major Responsibilities

Candidate Sourcing and Development:

Proactively build and maintain diverse pools of candidates for open positions using various sourcing methods, including online platforms, community outreach, and in-person networking.
Collaborate with internal and external partners to create a strong brand presence within the community to attract top talent.
Stay current with industry trends, identify new sourcing opportunities to ensure continuous improvement in the recruitment process.

Recruitment Strategy and Optimization:

Ensure all recruiting strategies are tailored and optimized for the area, leveraging automated talent acquisition tools and local market insights.
Partner with internal teams to develop and implement strategic recruiting initiatives that align with business needs and hiring goals.
Analyze recruitment metrics and reports to identify trends, assess the effectiveness of sourcing strategies, and adjust as necessary.

Relationship Building and Community Engagement:

Cultivate relationships with local community leaders, schools, and other potential sources of talent to build a strong network and pipeline.
Represent First Student at job fairs, trade shows, and community events, showcasing the company culture and career opportunities.
Engage with customers and stakeholders to develop partnerships that enhance the recruitment process.

Reporting and Compliance:

Prepare and submit recruiting reports to management, highlighting metrics such as candidate flow, source effectiveness, and hiring timelines.
Ensure all recruiting activities follow company policies, provincial regulations, and industry standards.

Collaboration and Cross-Functional Support:

Partner with Candidate Experience teams, Training teams, and Location Managers to ensure a seamless transition from candidate sourcing to onboarding.
Collaborate with marketing teams to develop targeted recruiting campaigns and promotional materials.

Additional Duties:

Perform other duties as assigned to support the team and company's goals.

Minimum Education or Certifications Required

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Management, Communications, or a related field or equivalent work experience.

Minimum Experience or Skills Required

2 years of relevant recruiting experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong project management and organizational skills with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities.
Must be willing to travel 50% for job fairs, recruiting events, and team support. Travel throughout Western and Central provinces in Canada.
Must have access to vehicle for travel
Requires frequent travel with schedules that vary based on operational needs, including the ability to travel on short notice when required.
Bilingual in French/ English an asset.
Events Coordinator and/or Campus recruitment is an asset.
Excellent verbal and written communication, with an emphasis on relationship building.
Ability to develop creative solutions for recruitment challenges and improve processes.
Proven experience of building an application pipeline with strong app to hire conversion rate.
Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS) Workday and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
High level of integrity, discretion, and professional judgment.
Candidates are required to pass a background check

First for a reason:

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

First for a reason:

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