Recruiter

Role summary

Pacific Western Transportation is hiring a full-time Recruiter for its Centre for Innovation and Excellence in Edmonton. This position reports to the HR Manager and sits within a collaborative, fast-paced office setting.

The role focuses on finding talent for positions across Canada and meeting hiring needs for multiple business units. Success in this job depends on building local and provincial recruitment plans, while also introducing fresh and effective sourcing approaches. The recruiter will help support the company’s Safely Home vision by bringing in strong candidates.

What the role involves

The Recruiter will manage high-volume hiring activity and work under tight timelines to keep staffing levels on track. The position requires close coordination with Operations and HR teams, active candidate sourcing, and regular handling of recruitment-related administration.

• Screen applicants and conduct interviews quickly to meet urgent hiring demands.
• Use assessment methods to evaluate whether candidates are a good fit for the role.
• Build and update a pool of potential candidates for future openings.
• Stay aligned with Operations and HR on current and upcoming staffing requirements.
• Enter and maintain recruitment data across different systems.
• Publish job ads and keep them current.
• Leverage social media channels to support sourcing and recruitment efforts.
• Draft recruitment documents such as job postings, job descriptions, and management reports.

Candidate profile

The ideal applicant has education in Human Resources, or is currently working toward a degree, diploma, or certificate in the field. The employer is looking for someone with one to two years of hands-on experience in high-volume recruitment, along with strong communication, organization, and time-management abilities.

Comfort with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, is important for this role. Experience with UKG or JD Edwards can be helpful, though it is not mandatory.

Additional information

This is a full-time position based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The role is onsite.

No compensation, opening count, start date, or application deadline was provided in the source.

Work style and communication

The recruiter should be comfortable working in a high-pressure environment, handling multiple priorities, and communicating professionally by phone and in writing.