Talent Acquisition Specialist

The Opportunity:

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

Why Tetra Tech:

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science™ to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 500 million lives around the world.

Your Impact:

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Your Role:

• 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.

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.