Talent Acquisition Specialist

Company Overview

Bantrel is a respected provider of Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Construction Management (EPC/EPCM) services across Canada. With four decades of experience, Bantrel has delivered comprehensive solutions for major energy, mining, infrastructure, industrial, and nuclear projects throughout Canada, emphasizing safety and quality. Operating primarily from offices in Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, and Toronto, Bantrel also manages construction and self-perform services at client locations nationwide. Though independent, Bantrel benefits from the expertise and resources of its affiliate Bechtel Corporation and the local stewardship of shareholder McCaig Investments, ensuring long-term strategic planning grounded in strong financial stability.

Role Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Corporate HR team in Calgary, Alberta, on a full-time, permanent basis. This position is critical to supporting Bantrel's HR functions by overseeing complete recruitment cycles for corporate and project teams. The specialist will attract high-quality talent, elevate the candidate experience, and aid strategic workforce planning while advocating for diversity and inclusion throughout recruitment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, including posting jobs, sourcing and screening candidates, conducting interviews and assessments, completing reference checks, creating offers, and coordinating onboarding.
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers, project leaders, and HR colleagues to understand workforce needs, formulate recruitment strategies, and align hiring initiatives with business goals.
• Oversee staffing requirements for integrated projects via continuous communication with stakeholders to monitor recruitment progress and workforce planning.
• Implement sourcing tactics such as LinkedIn Recruiter, talent mapping, networking, referrals, and campus recruitment to attract qualified applicants.
• Develop and maintain talent pipelines to fulfill current and future hiring demands.
• Build and nurture partnerships with post-secondary institutions while leading campus recruitment and early-career hiring programs.
• Coordinate with external recruitment agencies as needed, ensuring they uphold Bantrel’s hiring standards.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in all recruitment practices.
• Ensure consistent application of recruitment protocols including screening, interviewing, assessments, reference checks, and documentation.
• Provide expert advice to hiring managers on recruitment processes, labour market insights, candidate availability, and best practices.
• Maintain accurate records of candidates and recruitment activities within systems like SmartRecruiters and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Analyze recruitment data and KPIs to support workforce planning and ongoing process improvements.
• Assist with the implementation and enhancement of recruitment technologies, including ATS upgrades and AI tools.
• Continuously refine recruitment strategies and candidate experience.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Possess a bachelor's degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Have 8 to 10 years of direct experience, preferably in engineering, construction, or similar sectors.
• Demonstrate experience in managing full-cycle recruitment and handling multiple requisitions at once, including talent pipelining.
• Show initiative, adaptability, and ongoing commitment to learning and process improvement to meet evolving workforce demands.
• Exhibit strong problem-solving, organizational, and planning capabilities to balance priorities and drive effective hiring outcomes.
• Possess excellent stakeholder management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Be proficient with Applicant Tracking Systems (preferably SmartRecruiters) and tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter and Talent Insights.
• Holding the Registered Professional Recruiter (RPR) designation is advantageous.

Additional Information

Bantrel offers a competitive compensation plan, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive learning environment. Benefits include immediate access to extended health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage with flexible healthcare and personal spending accounts without waiting periods, an employer RRSP plan without required matching, eligibility for an Earned Day Off (EDO) program offering alternate Fridays off, and a hybrid remote work model permitting up to 52 remote workdays annually based on eligibility.

Bantrel's culture is rooted in its mission and values, promoting respect among employees, clients, and communities. The company actively supports community involvement, volunteerism, and philanthropy. It is committed to diversity and accessibility, providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process when requested, and welcomes Indigenous perspectives in the workplace.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required pre-employment checks, which may include criminal background checks, drug and alcohol testing, reference verification, and provincial driver's abstract submission. Only candidates invited for interviews will be contacted; resumes will be retained for future opportunities. Unsolicited phone calls and recruitment agency submissions are not accepted. Bantrel employs AI technology in its recruitment process.