Sr Talent Acquisition Specialist - Komatsu Mining - Calgary, AB
(2023-06)
Execute full life cycle recruitment process with the goal of hiring top-level talent, including recruiting and sourcing active and passive candidates for hard-to-fill roles, managing job postings, screening and interviewing, reference and background checking, and initiating onboarding and new hire meetings.
- Created talent acquisition strategies that resulted in an increase in employee retention and requisitions filled annually.
- Developed and implemented talent acquisition strategies that reduced time to hire.
- Recruit and manage multiple position requirements across various disciplines paying particular attention to trades positions.
- Develop strong relationships with Hiring Managers, Senior Management, Directors, HR Business Partners and Supervisors at all levels.
- Responsible for leading Komatsu Mining Corp. careers fairs and networking events.
- Create and maintain partnerships with schools, Indigenous organizations and professional associations.
- Identify, develop and maintain sourcing networks, including LinkedIn, Indeed, and other social media and professional organizations.
- Developed marketing campaigns to increase brand awareness and candidate acquisition.
Talent Acquisition Specialist - Komatsu Mining - Calgary, AB
(2021-06 - 2023-06)
- Recruit and manage multiple position requirements, across a wide variety of disciplines paying particular attention to trades positions.
- Develop strong relationships with Hiring Managers, Senior Management, Directors, HR Business Partners and Supervisors at all levels.
- Partner with Hiring Managers to understand recruitment needs through a scoping call and develop recruiting strategies based on Hiring Manager needs.
- Workforce planning for proactive recruitment in high growth areas as well as tracking and reporting on monthly recruitment metrics.
- Source high quality candidates using both internal and external traditional and innovative strategies and tools including social media, website postings, networking, advertising, employee referrals, career fairs and database mining.
- Conduct phone, in-person, and virtual interviews with candidates of all levels.
- Negotiate compensation in conjunction with the HR Business Partners and hiring managers.
Talent Acquisition Specialist - Canada Cartage - Calgary
(2021-01 - 2021-06)
- Working with the Driver Relations Manager and Operations Managers to develop requisitions
- Proactively developing a network of potential candidates and sources
- Sourcing and interviewing candidates; reviewing resumes, credentials; verifying backgrounds
- Ensuring qualified candidates complete the recruitment process, including coordinating road tests and orientations
- Preparing and presenting offer letters and new hire packages
Talent Acquisition Consultant - Intact Financial - Calgary
(2020-10 - 2021-01)
- Tasked with quick turnaround bulk hiring for the auto and property claims department
- Lead the summer intern recruitment initiative
- Hosted training seminars for our subsidiary group BelairDirect and University students
Recruitment Consultant (Covid Layoffs) - David Aplin Group - Calgary
(2019-09 - 2020-10)
- Tasked with full 360 recruitment specializing in Engineering, Logistics and a variety of Technical positions
- Responsible for writing job descriptions, posting jobs, pre-screen and interviewing top talent candidates
- Conducting business development in order to create new opportunities and increase sales
- Fostering strong working relationships with clients and candidates
Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract) - TPD HR Solutions - Calgary
(2019-07 - 2019-09)
- Responsible for sourcing, screening, and placing candidates for a large and well known aviation company
- Pre-screening and interviewing candidates for trades positions ranging from mechanical and electrical apprentices, to structure aircraft maintenance engineers
- Guiding candidates through the background screening process consisting of drug testing and criminal background checks
- Full cycle Talent Acquisition support for high volume and salaried positions
- Helped increase placement numbers and billable hours in my first month
Employment Placement Specialist / Career Advisor - Prospect Human Services - Calgary
(2017-01 - 2019-06)
- Working in partnership with clients from a variety of demographics to identify job targets and match client skill sets with the right job and employer
- Accompanying candidates to the police station in order to conduct criminal background check
- Coordinate placement details with clients and other internal departments such as Service Coordinators, Job Coaches and Administration
- Making cold calls, emails, visits and conduct informational meetings with potential employers based on our business development model and client needs
- Helped increase program placement numbers by 23% in my first year
