Job Description

Position Information

Position Title

Faculty Recruiter

Position Summary

Do you have a passion for employee recruitment? Are you looking for an opportunity which allows you to support leaders as they grow their team? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment?



Red Deer Polytechnic is hiring a permanent, full-time (1.0 FTE), Faculty Recruiter to work within the School of Health and Wellness to provide full cycle recruitment and onboarding support for Faculty. This role is eligible for hybrid work with a requirement to work on main campus in order to facilitate the required recruitment and onboarding activities.



The Faculty Recruiter will be responsible to post the role(s) in line with current processes, pre-screening and scheduling interviews, completion of reference checks. In addition, they will complete passive and active recruitment initiatives such as hiring events as well as coordinate and support onboarding activates for new Faculty Members. This position also supports retention activities for currently faculty members.

Position Responsibilities

The Faculty Recruiter is responsible for:

Coordinating the hiring of faculty members which includes but is not limited to creating job postings, scheduling and participating in interviews, completing reference checks, and supporting the issuance of the employment contract. Developing and executing creative recruitment solutions in alignment with current best practices and RDP values. Ensuring the successful onboarding of the new faculty members. Collaborating with leaders to identify part-time instructors and determine interest in future employment Develop and execute engaging hiring events both virtually and in-person to attract candidates Develop and execute creative recruitment solutions in alignment with our brand standards and RDP values. This could include but is not limited to developing social media resources, developing communications to attract potential candidates, and participating in campus wide recruitment initiatives Work with school leaders to identify hiring needs and evaluate existing talent within the Institution

Required Qualifications

Diploma in a relevant discipline such as Business Administration, Human Resources or equivalent A minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role with proven experience recruiting in a high volume, fast paced environment. Advanced knowledge of MS Office 365 including expertise with Word, and Outlook. Ability to work independently within a fast-paced environment with competing demands. Exceptional verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Registered Professional Recruiter (RPR) certification. Experience working in a unionized environment. Experience working in a post-secondary environment and/or health-care environment.

Salary or Hourly?

Salary

Salary

$55,499-$64,926

Benefits and Compensation Information

Red Deer Polytechnic offers a comprehensive benefits package including extended health and dental care through Blue Cross, access to a health spending account, pension plan, Employee & Family Assistance Program, generous vacation allotments, credit tuition waivers and opportunities for professional development funding. Additional time off due to Institution closures between Christmas and New Year general holidays.



Eligibility to access the above mentioned benefits is dependent upon the AUPE Collective Agreement and related RDP policies.

About Red Deer Polytechnic

Focused on advancing the economic and social priorities of Alberta,

Red Deer Polytechnic

(RDP) provides more than 100 industry-relevant credit and non-credit programs to approximately 11,000 credit, non-credit and apprenticeship students. With modern teaching and learning spaces, and state-of-the-art research and innovation centres, RDP provides education and applied research opportunities in partnership with industry and communities.

Red Deer Polytechnic's main campus is located on Treaty 7, Treaty 6 and Metis ancestral lands. This is where we will strive to honour and transform our relationships with one another.

Whatever brings you to Red Deer Polytechnic, we are glad you are here. And we look forward to having you as a valued member of our

polytechnic community

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Posting Detail Information

Competition Number

2026-A-003

Employment Type

Permanent Full-Time

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

02/02/2026

Position End Date (if term-certain)

FTE

1.0

Hours of Work

Primarily 8:30 to 4:30, Monday to Friday

Open Date

01/09/2026

Close Date

01/16/2026

Open Until Filled

Note to Applicant

Red Deer Polytechnic fosters an inclusive learning and working environment where everyone can bring their full selves and share their unique talents. We are committed to being responsive to the evolving needs and expectations of our diverse community.

At RDP, we are committed to a merit-based hiring process, and we believe in an inclusive workplace that is fair, equitable, supportive, welcoming and respectful. We recognize, value, and leverage differences in identities, abilities, background, cultures, skills, experiences, and perspectives. Our practices are guided by the principles of the Alberta Human Rights Act and support the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's Calls to Action. If you believe you have the skills and equivalent experience and potential to contribute to this role, we encourage you to apply

Red Deer Polytechnic will provide job applicants with accommodations in accordance with the Alberta Human Rights Code. To request an accommodation, please contact

Peopleandculture@rdpolytech.ca

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Special Instructions to Applicants

Required Documents

Cover Letter

Resume

Optional Documents