Job Description

Purpose:

Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society (Bent Arrow) is a non-profit organization that provides unique programs and services to Edmonton's urban Indigenous population. The organization was created in 1994 when Brad and Shauna Seneca identified the need for programming for Indigenous children and families based in traditional Indigenous values and teachings. This year we are celebrating our 30th anniversary and we have grown as an agency where we have over 250 staff and 23 programs, but our mission remains to "build on the strengths of Aboriginal children, youth, and their families to enable them to develop spiritually, emotionally, physically, and mentally so they can walk proudly in both the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities."

The Role:

The Recruiter is important to Bent Arrow to ensure that the right people are hired for the right roles. Experience in this role is an asset, pertaining to knowledge about the screening, interviewing, and hiring processes. We're seeking someone who's passionate about discovering untapped talent, driving company growth, and helping people develop successful careers.

Understand the managers and/or supervisors needs when hiring for every role, and to meet competitive hiring goals and expectations The recruiter will focus on helping managers and/or supervisors find, hire, and retain quality candidates for their programs Remain active with job boards, social networks, and platforms for finding quality candidates, and create and post job descriptions and announcements

Duties & Responsibilities:

Develop relationships with managers to build awareness of their departments, hiring needs, and job specifications Write and post job descriptions on relevant platforms, especially social media Utilize knowledge of multiple recruiting sources and execute innovative strategies to find quality candidates and prospects for new business Screen resumes and CVs and manage job candidates throughout hiring process, from interview preparation to final-offer negotiation Maintain database of candidate records, including active and passive prospects, hired and fired employees, and other designations Provide coaching and guidance to junior-level recruiting staff

Competencies:

Essential:

Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills Must provide a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector and Intervention Record Check (within a 6-month period from date of completion). Posting closes on January 28, 2026 and will be available for interviews asap. Apply with cover letter and resume to hr@bentarrow.ca

Qualifications:

Experience:

Five or more years of experience in recruitment or human resources Advanced knowledge of productivity software, database management, and internet search Methods Familiarity with job boards and computer systems designed specifically for HR Proven success in conducting interviews using various methods (phone, video, email, in-person) Proficiency with content management systems Experience in developing recruitment strategy Desire to grow professionally with networking and ongoing training opportunities

Education:

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in human resources management or related field

Salary:

$44,650.00 - $46,882.50 annually

Location:

In person.

Job Type:

Full-time

Posting End Date:

January 28, 2026

How to Apply

You can send your cover letter and resume via email to hr@bentarrow.ca.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,650.00-$46,882.50 per year

Work Location: In person